Is Euphoria based on Skins?

If anything is responsible for glamorising drugs, it's Skins. The series portrays the same glittery highs of drug use as Euphoria does, but doesn't counteract it with any of the lows, which gives young people a more skewed, idealised perspective of drug use than Euphoria ever has.
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Is Euphoria inspired by Skins?

Euphoria highlights hard-hitting teen issues. It also has similarities to the 2000s show, Skins which broke new ground by covering similar issues. HBO's Euphoria is the hit teen drama of the moment and is known for pushing boundaries and highlighting hard-hitting issues.
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What drugs does Effy take Skins?

Ok, she was meant to be like 14, but still. HEROIN, wtf? It was never confirmed to be the Class A drug, but that's what we were all thinking when we watched it. Effy was sneaking out of the house, going to illegal raves, injecting said drug into her arm and hanging out with older boys in a van.
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Is Euphoria based on a book?

Euphoria isn't based on a book; instead, the series is actually based on another series. That's right: there's a second Euphoria! The HBO original is based on an Israeli TV series of the same name that was released in 2012, following events that took place in the 1990s.
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Why Euphoria is so popular?

The popularity of “Euphoria” comes down to how relatable it is for this generation of teens and young adults. IndieWire writes that,“'Euphoria' is about teens who grow up online.
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Is Euphoria appropriate for 14 year olds?

Euphoria is rated TV-MA for drug use, nudity, violence, and language which means it may not be suitable for kids under 17.
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Is Euphoria too dark?

HBO's award-winning series Euphoria began its new season with storylines about a violent grandmother, aggressive drug dealers and a house party stacked with alcohol — dark themes that seem to be creeping into more shows about teens.
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Who is Rue's character based on?

Rue Is Loosely Based On Euphoria Director, Sam Levinson

The character Rue Bennett is loosely based on his experience of drug addiction in his late teens and early 20s.
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What's Euphoria based on?

This plot is based on the actual murder of 18-year-old Ra'anan Levy, who met a tragic demise in 2004 for the same reason.
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Is Euphoria based on Romeo and Juliet?

'Euphoria' has referenced Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet' before. In the show's Halloween episode, Rue and Jules referenced Verona's teen lovers in their costume choices during the season one episode.
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Was Effy pregnant in Skins?

The actress, who found fame in Channel 4's Skins, announced her pregnancy four weeks ago and has since been sharing photos from her 'babymoon' on Instagram. And she looks blooming lovely. Kaya and her husband, actor Benjamin Walker, are expecting their first child together – having tied the knot in 2015.
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Is Tony a psychopath Skins?

He is the sociopathic and manipulative brother of Effy Stonem, the on and off lover of Michelle Richardson and one of the focal points of the first two seasons.
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What age can you watch Skins?

(Mature Audiences Only) rating—the same one used for softcore porn on late-night cable, and one which explicitly states that the program is inappropriate for anyone under 17 years of age—as well as the continued existence of the grating and whiny Canadian cartoon Caillou, what is it exactly that makes the P.T.C.
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How popular was Skins in the UK?

The pilot episode of Skins averaged 1.5 million viewers. The ratings for the second series which launched peaked at 884,000 viewers, which gave it 5.9% audience share and taking 60% of the 16–24 demographic, however this was still more than 500,000 viewers down on its series one premiere.
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How old is Fez from Euphoria?

Meanwhile, in season 1, episode 7, Nate claims that Fez "dropped out of school at 20" during a confrontation at Fez's convenience store. This would make Fez at least 20 years old but probably a little older.
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What is Euphoria a remake of?

Euphoria is based on an Israeli miniseries of the same name but the HBO version makes some important changes to Zendaya's Rue and friends. Even some of the biggest super-fans of Euphoria have no idea that the show was based on an Israeli series of the same name.
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Is Euphoria based on true stories?

Therefore, it's only natural for viewers to wonder whether or not the show is based on someone's real experience. The short answer is, yes and no, with a heavy emphasis on “no.” But as always, there's more to it than just that. Here are the parts of Euphoria that are real.
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Who is the target audience for Euphoria?

Sam Levison, the creator of the show, said that Euphoria is intended for teenagers of 17 years old or older. A 17-year-old has had very different experiences than a 14-year-old, and because of that you can show more explicit content and still be effective while communicating your message.
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Why does Rue keep yawning?

While Rue's constant yawning throughout the episode seems to be her most prominent sign of withdrawal, she also endures more intense symptoms such as extreme sweating, abdominal cramping, and vomiting.
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What drug does Jules do in Euphoria?

In episode two, Jules and Rue wake up in Jules' bedroom after the party and subsequently take hallucinogenics.
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Is Zendaya like Rue?

Zendaya said in her statement that she cared "deeply" about Rue and the people surrounding her. "I think many of them share her story of addiction and sobriety, and many of them share a lot of her emotional disorders, and I think it's important we continue to have that love for [Rue]," the actor wrote.
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Can a 14 year old watch 13 Reasons Why?

Warning: Graphic Content

This rating means a show is unsuitable for anyone under the age of 17. According to Common Sense Media, the film graphically portrays bullying, rape, sexual assault, and suicide. Netflix ultimately removed the suicide scene due to complaints from mental health professionals.
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Why is Euphoria so inappropriate?

Most episodes include some mix of bad sex, graphic violence, gratuitous nudity, copious consumption of drugs and alcohol and unsparing depictions of addiction. For the viewer, feeling stressed, anxious or restless while watching comes with the territory.
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What does Jules inject in her leg?

Jules is trans (something indicated to the audience not via monologue but through a quick shot of her injecting hormones into her thigh), and it's welcome that Euphoria doesn't tie Jules's self-destructive streak to her transness but, instead, to her devastation in the wake of her parents' divorce.
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