Euphoria Special Episode Part 1: Rue
  • Network: HBO
  • Series Premiere Date: Dec 6, 2020
Metascore
84

Universal acclaim - based on 10 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 10
  3. Negative: 0 out of 10

Critic Reviews

  1. Slate
    Reviewed by: Madeline Ducharme
    Dec 9, 2020
    60
    While “Rue” did give Zendaya quite a bit to chew on, the episode also makes clear that Levinson’s writing isn’t strong enough to create an entire season of quiet, introspective character studies.
  2. The Telegraph
    Reviewed by: Ed Power
    Dec 9, 2020
    60
    Zendaya is a star and Trouble Don’t Last Always was worth watching for her alone. Yet this one-off lacked the visual punch or frenetic energy of Euphoria proper. It was beautifully made but you probably had to be hardcore fan to take anything of substance from it.

Awards & Rankings

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#23 Best TV Season of 2020
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#68 Most Discussed TV Season of 2020
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#88 Most Shared TV Season of 2020

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User Score
8.2

Universal acclaim- based on 42 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 35 out of 42
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 42
  3. Negative: 4 out of 42
  1. carlito72
    Mar 4, 2021
    10
    pure poetry.
    the best thing in television available.
    In Love with Zendaya and Levinson.
  2. isabellebrasil
    Jan 28, 2021
    10
    The most special episode of the series.
    It's so personal and touching, I haven't seen the Jules special, but Rue's it's my favorite episode    The most special episode of the series.
    It's so personal and touching, I haven't seen the Jules special, but Rue's it's my favorite episode from the whole show. I think. So well made, so delicate but brutal at the same time. I just love it !    … Full Review »
  3. jenniferocha
    Dec 10, 2020
    10
    I'm not gonna lie, I was pretty upset when Zendaya won best actress over Laura Linney, but after seeing this episode... I am so glad for her.I'm not gonna lie, I was pretty upset when Zendaya won best actress over Laura Linney, but after seeing this episode... I am so glad for her. What a fantastic actress, what a text, 1 hour of pure gold.… Full Review »
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