Euphoria fans have expressed outrage over a scene in the upcoming third season that shows Sydney Sweeney's character, Cassie, dressed as a baby. The clip, released as part of a teaser trailer, depicts Cassie with pigtails, a dummy in her mouth, and a sheer top, appearing to film content for OnlyFans. The show, which returns this weekend on HBO, has faced criticism for excessive nudity and provocative storylines in previous seasons.
Viewers took to social media to condemn the scene, calling it 'sick', 'vulgar', and 'disgusting'. Many accused creator Sam Levinson of crossing a line, with some calling for a boycott. One user wrote: 'There's a line and Sam Levinson has severely crossed it,' while another described the scene as a 'humiliation ritual'. Critics also questioned why Sweeney agreed to the scene, with some calling it 'embarrassing'.
This is not the first time Euphoria has sparked controversy over explicit content involving Sweeney. In a previous season, Cassie was shown in a dog costume, which also drew criticism. Sweeney has previously stated that she refused to film certain scenes due to the characters being high schoolers. In 2022, she told Cosmopolitan: 'I don't think as many people took me seriously in Euphoria because I took my shirt off.'
The third season is set five years after the events of season two, with characters now adults. However, many fans feel the show has lost its way, becoming a 'bizarre parody' of its former self. Despite the backlash, the series remains one of HBO's most popular shows, with a cast including Zendaya, Jacob Elordi, and Hunter Schafer.
