‘Euphoria’ killed off Nate — who else might die in the big finale?
The HBO series 'Euphoria' has seen a significant character death as Nate Jacobs was killed off in the penultimate episode of Season 3. With the finale approaching, speculation arises about which characters might meet a similar fate. The show, which has evolved from its high school roots, now features its characters as flawed adults entangled in crime and complex relationships.
- ▪Nate Jacobs, played by Jacob Elordi, was killed off in a brutal manner involving a rattlesnake bite after being buried alive.
- ▪The show has transitioned from focusing on teenagers to exploring the lives of its characters as flawed adults.
- ▪Cassie and Maddy are now involved with a gangster, increasing their risk of danger, but Cassie is considered likely to survive.
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TV ‘Euphoria’ killed off Nate — who else might die in the big finale? By Lauren Sarner Published May 29, 2026, 9:32 a.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add Page Six on Google Warning: Spoilers ahead! Do not proceed unless you’ve watched “Euphoria” Season 3. The death toll on “Euphoria” is piling up. Season 3’s penultimate episode killed off one of the show’s original superstars — Jacob Elordi’s Nate Jacobs — and, as the show approaches its finale, it’s time to take a look at who might bite the dust next. The HBO drama is a strange candidate for a death-heavy show. First premiering in 2019, it followed high schoolers, and launched Zendaya, Elordi and Sydney Sweeney into their current levels of superstardom.
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