Sydney Sweeney and Jacob Elordi slammed for 'embarrassing' Euphoria scene of 'humiliation ritual'
The new season picks up five years after the previous one, but one scene has already got some viewers talking
www.unilad.comHere’s the latest on Sydney Sweeney’s dog scene in Euphoria.
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Summary of the scene: In Season 3, Episode 1, Cassie (Sydney Sweeney) dresses in a dog costume and has her housekeeper film her as part of creating distressing content to fund her wedding plans. This sparked immediate online backlash for being provocative and demeaning.[1][4]
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Creator’s response: Showrunner Sam Levinson defended the moment, explaining it’s meant to be jarring and to reflect Cassie’s distorted view of reality, with broader shots to emphasize its bleakness and humor vs. despair.[3][1]
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Public reaction: Fans and media outlets largely criticized the scene as humiliating or unnecessary, labeling it a “humiliation ritual” and praising the controversy for driving discussion about the show’s direction. Coverage notes the backlash was prominent across entertainment outlets and social media discussions.[5][6][1]
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Related context: Season 3 has introduced heavier, more provocative elements for Cassie, including the dog scene and other controversial visuals that have fueled debate about the show's boundaries and narrative choices.[1][5]
If you’d like, I can pull direct quotes from the creator’s comments or summarize the key points of the backlash from specific outlets. I can also look up recent updates beyond the premiere episode if you want the latest developments. Citations:[3][5][1]