In the season‐two finale of HBO's Euphoria, Rue Bennett succumbs to an accidental overdose after taking painkillers contaminated with fentanyl. Creator Sam Levinson explains the choice was meant to depict the deadly impact of modern opioids and honor real‐life overdose victims.
Euphoria Series Finale Shows Rue Dying From Fentanyl‐Laced Overdose, Creator Says It Reflects Harsh Reality Of Addiction
