Euphoria Fans Roast Sydney Sweeney, Draw Wild Comparisons to Erika Kirk After 'Boring' Episode

“Cassie does coke and turns into Erika Kirk.” That’s the kind of chaos Euphoria fans are unleashing after the latest episode of the hit HBO series left them feeling underwhelmed.

In this third season, Sydney Sweeney, 28, is back as Cassie Howard, but her character is stirring up more controversy than excitement. Critics are calling out the explicit scenes that have become a hallmark of the show, but this time, it seems to have crossed a line.

One of the episode's most talked-about moments features Rue, played by Zendaya, diving deep into the drug underworld as a DEA informant. But her ally Alamo isn’t convinced she can escape Laurie’s clutches unscathed. Meanwhile, Sweeney’s OnlyFans subplot has ignited threats of boycotts from disgruntled viewers.

Chaos reigns as Cassie’s extravagant wedding to Nate (Jacob Elordi) takes a dark twist when Nate’s loan shark, Naz, crashes the party with intimidation tactics. Talk about a wedding crasher!

Nate’s life spirals further as he struggles to save his father’s failing construction business. His desperate attempts for funding lead to an emotional breakdown that leaves viewers questioning his sanity.

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— carson (@billestandstill) May 4, 2026

And then there’s Maddy, who hatches a questionable scheme to boost Cassie’s OnlyFans profile by convincing her to fake interest in a social media influencer. Because nothing says “friendship” like using someone for clout.

Fans took to social media to vent their frustrations, dubbing the episode “over the top” and drawing wild comparisons between Cassie and Turning Point USA CEO Erika Kirk, 37. “Cassie literally looking like f--king Erika Kirk I’m crying,” one viewer lamented.

Others were less than impressed with Rue’s storyline, with one fan stating, “Even Rue’s storyline is starting to get mid.” Lexy’s plot was also criticized for being poorly executed despite her being a fan favorite.

“It was better than the last three but the bar is low,” another viewer remarked. “I’m genuinely confused about character dynamics. Is Maddy trying to help Cassie or is she still scheming?”

Questions abound: “What is going on with Nate?! Why are flowers preventing him from building something?! What is he even building?!”

Yet, not everyone is throwing shade. Some fans praised the latest episode, with one declaring, “Finally Euphoria feels like EUPHORIA.” Another chimed in, “Honestly the most Euphoria episode this season.” A third added, “It finally feels like the old Euphoria again.”