Euphoria Season 3 finally appears to have regained momentum after Episode 7 delivered the show’s highest-rated episode on IMDb. The penultimate episode generated major discussion online following a shocking character death that dramatically changed the direction of the story ahead of the finale. The strong audience response marks a major turnaround for the HBO drama after several earlier episodes received a more divided reaction from viewers.
Euphoria Season 3 Episode 7 got its highest rating on IMDb
Euphoria Season 3 has finally delivered its best-performing episode on IMDb after Episode 7 received the highest audience score of the season. The penultimate episode currently holds an 8.1/10 rating on the platform following a major storyline twist involving Nate Jacobs.
The latest score marks a major improvement for the HBO drama after the season initially received a mixed response from viewers. The Season 3 premiere currently holds a 6.8/10 rating on IMDb, making it one of the lower-rated episodes in the series. The earlier season of the show debuted with a significantly stronger reception, with Season 2 opening at 9.1/10 and Season 1 beginning with an 8.0/10 score.
Much of the attention surrounding Episode 7 has focused on the death of Nate Jacobs, portrayed by Jacob Elordi. During the episode, Nate is buried alive by loan sharks before later dying from a rattlesnake bite. The shocking twist becomes one of the season’s biggest moments and significantly changes the direction of the story ahead of the finale.
Episode 7’s IMDb score marks a notable turnaround for the season after earlier episodes received a more divided reaction from viewers. The response suggests the penultimate episode helped restore momentum heading into the final chapter of the season.
The finale of Euphoria Season 3 is scheduled to begin streaming on HBO Max on Sunday, May 31, 2026.
Originally reported by Disheeta Maheshwari on ComingSoon.
