Euphoria Season 3 Episode 7 Achieves Highest IMDb Rating with Shocking Death

Episode 7 of the third season of Euphoria has become the highest-rated installment of the season on IMDb, earning an 8.1/10 score following a pivotal plot development. The penultimate episode sparked widespread discussion due to a dramatic character death that alters the narrative trajectory before the season finale.

Euphoria Season 3 Episode 7 IMDb Rating Surpasses Earlier Episodes

This episode's rating represents a significant improvement compared to the season's earlier episodes, which had received mixed reviews. The season premiere holds a 6.8/10 rating, one of the lowest in the series, contrasting with stronger openings in previous seasons—Season 2 began with a 9.1/10 rating, and Season 1 started at 8.0/10.

The focus of Episode 7 centers on Nate Jacobs, played by Jacob Elordi, whose character experiences a shocking fate. Within the episode, Nate is buried alive by loan sharks and subsequently dies from a rattlesnake bite, marking one of the most impactful moments of the season.

The positive audience response to this episode indicates a renewed momentum for the series as it approaches its conclusion. The season's finale is set to premiere on HBO Max on Sunday, May 31, 2026.