The controversial scene from the third season of HBO Max's series "Euphoria," featuring Sydney Sweeney as Cassie Howard, has garnered significant attention online. In the episode, Cassie, who has become famous for creating adult content with her partner, Maddy Perez, undergoes a transformative fantasy sequence where she grows to immense proportions, resembling characters from the "Attack of the 50 Foot Woman" and "Godzilla" franchises. As she wreaks havoc on parts of Los Angeles, surrounded by helicopters, the character Rue Bennett declares, "She knew this was her destiny to triumph, to conquer, to win."
Social media users have reacted negatively to the scene, with many labeling it a "humiliation ritual." One user commented, "How many more fetishes can they fit into this show? This has to be a record." Additionally, the show's plot is now being viewed as drifting far from its original intentions. "They don't talk about Rue's addiction anymore, isn't that why the show is called 'Euphoria'?" asked a Twitter user.
The Euphoria creator, Sam Levinson, has faced significant criticism. One Twitter user asked, "What the h— did Sam Levinson do to this series?" Another commented, "Sam Levinson is making straight-up f—— porn and he needs to be stopped."
However, this controversy occurs in the context of a broader discussion about the treatment of actresses in the movie industry. In a recent interview with The Independent, Sydney Sweeney addressed criticism regarding her nudity. "I'm very proud of my work in Euphoria," Sweeney said. "I thought it was a great performance. But no one talks about it because I got naked." In turn, Sam Levinson defended her, stating that her acting was brilliant, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
Euphoria Season 3 is currently streaming on HBO Max.
