Euphoria hit the ground running as a groundbreaking drama with a well-rounded ensemble cast. Throughout the first season, each episode was dedicated to a specific character, emphasizing their unique qualities and interior life. By the end of the first season, Rue, Jules, Cassie, Kat, McKay, Maddy, and Nate all felt like equally essential characters. However, season two pushed a lot of the main cast to the side; Notably, Kat, McKay, and Jules had majorly reduced roles. Rumors of poor working conditions and an alleged feud between Barbie Ferreira, the actress who plays Kat, and Sam Levinson, the shows creator, have been flying.

Barbie Ferreira announced this week that she would not be returning for Euphoria season 3, which is set to come out in 2024. Fans had varying reactions on Twitter, with some pleased that Ferreira would be getting new acting opportunities and others upset that her character’s arc ended on such a strange note.