Euphoria fans have expressed outrage over a scene in the latest episode of the HBO series, which features a phone call between Rue and her incarcerated friend Fez, played by the late Angus Cloud. Cloud died in 2023 at the age of 25 from an overdose, but his character remains alive in the show, serving a 30-year prison sentence.
The episode shows Rue receiving a call from Fez, who reveals a plan to escape jail using parkour. Only Rue's voice is heard in the scene. While brief and light-hearted, viewers have criticised it as being in poor taste, with many taking to social media to voice their displeasure.
One fan wrote on X: 'I'm sorry but the fake Fez interactions are of bad taste idk like the mention in one episode and saying "he's in jail" would suffice.' Another added: 'Is it me or is it hella disrespectful to keep Fez alive?' A third commented: 'Yeah no this Fez scene is garbage, he's dead allow Angus Cloud to live in heavenly peace.'
Some viewers have praised the showrunners for honouring Cloud's memory by keeping his character in the story, but many believe Fez should remain off-screen rather than being referenced repeatedly. However, a few fans appreciated the inclusion, with one saying: 'I love how they still found a way to include Fez.'
Euphoria season 3 airs on Sundays on HBO in the USA and on Mondays on HBO Max, Sky and NOW in the UK.
