Pilot

Great cinematography, absolutely stunning. It has a lot of energy, and the cutaway sequences felt purposeful, and not like Family Guy. The script can use a little more work, but we'll see where it goes.

It was the most interesting and depressing pilot episode i've ever seen.

The characters are amazing and Zendaya gives a dynamic performance. The cinematography was stunning, too, and the twist was insane.

"Euphoria" S1 E1 immediately captivates with its bold visual style and unflinching portrayal of the raw and often chaotic world of adolescence. This opening episode sets the stage for a series that doesn't shy away from exploring the darker aspects of teenage life, and Sydney Sweeney delivers a standout performance that is instantly compelling.

The episode introduces a group of high school students grappling with issues of addiction, identity, trauma, and relationships. The cinematography is exceptional, utilizing vibrant colors, stylized camerawork, and a dreamlike aesthetic to immerse viewers in the heightened emotional states of the characters.

Sydney Sweeney's performance is a definite highlight. She brings a raw vulnerability and intensity to her role, immediately drawing you into her character's struggles and making her a captivating presence on screen. Her acting lays a strong foundation for the complex emotional landscape of the series.

The episode's narrative, while introducing a large ensemble cast, manages to establish a strong sense of place and the interconnectedness of these young lives. The dialogue feels authentic and the situations, though often intense, resonate with the challenges faced during adolescence.

While the subject matter can be heavy and potentially triggering for some, "Euphoria" S1 E1 establishes a compelling and visually stunning world, anchored by strong performances, particularly from Sydney Sweeney. It's a promising start to a series that isn't afraid to delve into the complexities of growing up in the modern age.

A lot of the negative reviews on the site critique the series for representing a dishonest and perverted view of teenagers, but as a teenager myself this is frighteningly realistic. This is not a case of a failed attempt to relate to the youth, this accurately captures the culture around sex and drugs in the western world better than most other media i have seen.

As a teenager who suffers from depression and anxiety this show depicted it amazingly. It's one of the only tv shows I've seen bring it to life realistically. These other reviews are way too harsh.. this pilot was amazing in my eyes. I watched it with my family and we all liked it, it may seem generic or stereotypical but some people life's are really like this! As far as certain characters just seeming like stereotypes - I feel it's obvious they'll gain more depth as the show continues. The first episode mainly introduced Rue's storyline and we'll learn more about other characters as it continues.

This story is story is taken from someone's real teenage experience as a drug addict and made into a creative story for people get a better insight of what it's like for people to suffer from addiction - and it will go into other topics with the other characters. Euphoria is also based on an Israeli show which was raw and honest about the drug use of teenagers.

I've seen other reviewers complain that there's not one character they connected to... and it's only the first episode! I've watched certain shows that took me a few episodes to fully connect and get invested into it.

Anyway, as I begun saying above my family and I loved the episode and are excited for the next one. We laughed and felt sad throughout the episode we really connected with Rue and her struggle of trying to feel safe in her own mind. I've heard that the cast's acting is fantastic throughout the season and especially Zendaya's so I'M super pumped to keep watching!