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Lisa Kudrow Says ‘Friends’ Feels Off Without Perry
Lisa Kudrow is looking back on “Friends” with a different perspective following the death of her co-star Matthew Perry.
Reflecting on the sitcom that made her a global star, the actress said the show now feels more meaningful than ever. She also revealed how revisiting the sitcom has become difficult in the wake of Perry’s death, as it reminds her she’ll never again experience Perry’s presence and talent off-screen.
More than two decades after “Friends” first aired, the sitcom remains a cultural staple, still pulling in new generations of fans.
Kudrow was at the center of that success, starring alongside Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, David Schwimmer, Matt LeBlanc, and the late Perry.
Now, Kudrow says her view of the show has shifted, especially after revisiting it following Perry’s death.
“After Matthew died, I watched the show again,” she told The Times. “Before, I only saw what I did wrong or could have done better. But for the first time, I truly appreciated just how great it was. I felt I did OK, but Jennifer and Courteney? Amazing. David and Matt? They had me laughing so hard. And then Matthew, he was just beyond us all.”
Kudrow Says Matthew Perry’s Death Made ‘Friends’ Hard To Rewatch
While their characters often clashed on “Friends,” Kudrow and Perry shared a much closer bond off-screen.
The actress later honored that friendship by writing the foreword to her co-star’s 2022 memoir, “Friends, Lovers and the Big Terrible Thing,” where she admitted she hadn’t fully grasped the depth of his struggles with addiction.
Now, that realization has made revisiting “Friends” more emotional than ever.
“Because there was a genius at work,” Kudrow said of Perry’s performance as Chandler. “And whatever any of us do in the future, we will never experience something like that again.”
Lisa Kudrow Once Gave Herself A Deadline To Make It In Hollywood
After “Friends” wrapped in May 2004, the cast branched out in different directions, with varying levels of success.
For Kudrow, the transition led to a steady run in comedy, with roles in films like “Happy Endings,” “Hotel for Dogs,” “Easy A,” and “Neighbors.” She also moved behind the scenes, producing projects including “Web Therapy” and the TLC/NBC series “Who Do You Think You Are?”
However, Kudrow says her career wasn’t always something she took for granted. Early on, she gave herself a limited window to make acting work, with a backup plan already in mind.
“I said to myself, ‘You’re young… Have fun and try it.’ But always in the knowledge that life gets harder. You take on family and responsibilities,” she told The Times.
The Actress Hesitates On AI Bringing Back ‘Friends’
As AI continues to make inroads in Hollywood, Kudrow isn’t convinced it should be used to revive “Friends.”
When asked whether she’d sign off on a deal allowing her likeness to be used in AI-generated episodes of the hit sitcom, Kudrow made it clear the choice wouldn’t be hers alone.
“Well, it wouldn’t be my decision,” she said. “All the cast would have to agree. Bright, Kauffman, Crane [the show’s creators and producers] would have to agree too.”
Even then, she suggested the idea may not get far. Kudrow noted that not everyone involved would necessarily be interested, regardless of how lucrative the offer might be.
Lisa Kudrow Reflected On Being Married Before ‘Friends’ success
Away from Hollywood, Kudrow built a stable personal life long before “Friends” turned her into a household name. She has been married for decades to French-born advertising executive Michel Stern, per PEOPLE.
That timing, she says, helped her sidestep the level of public scrutiny that followed co-stars like Jennifer Aniston and Courteney Cox at the height of the show’s fame.
Reflecting on it now, Kudrow acknowledged the role that decision played, while also stressing the importance of keeping her career separate from her home life.
“For sure, and all because I married early and outside the business,” she said. “No one was interested. There was no story. And very early on, I was pretty clear: actors on a big show are well paid and really looked after. But you cannot take that attitude home with you. At home, it’s family, life, kids.”
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Candiace Dillard Bassett is known for being extremely outspoken, and she regularly demonstrates that on her podcast.
On the most recent episode, the former “Real Housewives of Potomac” star made comments that left fans questioning if her once tight friendship with former co-star Wendy Osefo is over.
On an episode of her “Undomesticated” podcast, Dillard Bassett spoke about a friendship on “RHOP” that she realized was one of convenience and not based on true connection or support.
”On ‘Housewives’ there were relationships that I was in that I discovered in my exit that were relationships of convenience,” she said. “And a relationship that worked, only worked, because this is what it seemed like the fans wanted.”
“It seemed like what the people were championing and cheering for,” Dillard Bassett continued. “But, I’m not on the show anymore, so it doesn’t behoove you to maintain a friendship with me. And so, we’re not friends anymore.”
”RHOP” fans immediately started the process of elimination of who she could be referring to, quickly eliminating Gizelle Bryant, Ashley Darby, Karen Huger, and Robyn Dixon.
That only left Osefo, as the two were very close on the show and presented a united front throughout their time on the show together.
Additionally, when the pair were last castmates, back in season 8, fans of the ladies were consistently rooting for them to be besties against Bryant and Dixon.
Fans Believe That Dillard Bassett And Osefo Are On The Outs
In the comments of the post in the “RHOP” Reddit forum, fans voiced their beliefs that Dillard Bassett was definitely referring to Osefo.
“It was obvious that her and Wendy were friends of alliances,” one user wrote. “Yea I never got the impression they were actual friends,” another replied. “If Wendy and Candiace weren’t fighting Gizelle it was pretty obvious that they would never have been friends and was a common enemy alliance!,” a commenter shared.
An additional Redditor offered a different take on things.
“Candiace always annoys me because she is so insightful until it’s time to look in that mirror, then suddenly she’s blind,” they wrote. “It was clear that they both were in that friendship bc it was a relationship of convenience. She used Wendy as much as Wendy used her.”
“Candiace was literally only cool with Karen and Wendy when she left the show and she’s openly supported both of them,” a fellow Reddit user commented. “Candiace never even pretended to be friends with any of the other women. Like she said in the video, maybe she did it because that’s what it seemed like the fans wanted.”
Wendy Osefo Is Facing Serious Prison Time Amid Felony Fraud Charges
A few weeks after ‘RHOP’ began airing its 10th season, news of Osefo and her husband Eddie’s arrest on multiple felony fraud charges sent shockwaves throughout the franchise. In October 2025, the couple was arrested in Maryland with a combined total of 33 counts of fraud.
Wendy was hit with 15 charges, while Eddie has 18 charges of his own. The charges were brought about following an extensive investigation by authorities after the Osefos reported a burglary that authorities say was a fraudulent attempt to file false insurance claims. If convicted, they could face 25 years in prison.
While attending BravoCon the following month, which many were surprised to see she attended, Wendy addressed her legal troubles to fans.
“I read your messages. I can’t respond to everyone, but your love and support means the world to me,” Wendy said at the time. “You know, it’s an unfortunate situation, and right now I can’t say too much, but I will say when the time is right, I will share my story with everyone, and for now they’re just allegations, so we will continue to push forward.”
Season 11 Of ‘RHOP’ Has Already Produced Rumored Drama During Filming
The 11th season of “RHOP” is currently underway, and leaks about what is happening are already being shared online.
It involves “RHOP” OG Ashley Darby and rumored new cast member Courtney Ajinca. Per a post from reality TV blogger Nate Williams (@natesmediaaa on X, formerly known as Twitter), the two women recently got into an explosive fight that culminated with Ajinca calling Darby a pedophile.
“POTOMAC SEASON 11 TEA. (exclusively from close source) -Word on the street is that the fierce newbie Courtney Ajinca and Ashley Darby are feuding BAD. Things allegedly got so bad, Courtney called Ashley a p*dop*hle,” the post read.
Two Original Cast Members Are Officially Back On The Show
On April 10, Bravo announced the returning cast for “RHOP” season 11, and while Gizelle Bryant, Ashley Darby, Wendy Osefo, and Stacey Rusch were expected to return, the inclusion of franchise OGs Robyn Dixon and Karen Huger grabbed all the attention.
Huger was last seen during part three of the season 10 reunion, which followed her sit-down interview with Andy Cohen, in which she discussed her prison stay, sobriety, and future on the show. She will return to the show in a full-time role after being absent last season.
Meanwhile, Dixon has not appeared on “RHOP” since she was fired at the end of season 8. She was set to appear last season for a celebration of her “Reasonably Shady” podcast with Bryant, who confirmed that Dixon chose not to attend because she was not happy “with how she left the show.”
RELATED: Yikes! Fans Flood Klay Thompson’s Comments As Megan Thee Stallion CONFIRMS Their Breakup (PHOTOS)
Megan Thee Stallion Seemingly Breaks Down On Stage Amid Klay Thompson Split
After confirming her split from NBA star Klay Thompson and allegations of cheating surfacing online, Megan had an emotional moment during her April 25 performance of ‘Moulin Rouge!’ in New York City. In a circulating clip, she can be seen tearing up during the curtain call while still in full costume. She even turned her back to the audience to wipe away tears as the applause continues. The rapper, who is currently playing Zidler in the Tony Award-winning production, appeared visibly moved as the crowd reacted with support.
Behind the scenes energy also added to the moment. In the clip, cast dancers nod in encouragement before she takes her final bow. This moment also comes on the heels of Megan addressing relationship turmoil in a candid Instagram Story post, where she detailed frustrations involving alleged cheating, emotional strain during basketball season, and feeling like she was “playing house” while dealing with “HORRIBLE mood swings.” See the video of Megan here.
You Already Know Fans Got Megan’s Back In The Comments
Folks don’t play when it comes to Meg, TSR’s comment section with support after the emotional clip surfaced. Some users said they’re proud of her for still showing up and working through heartbreak. Others praised the ‘Moulin Rouge!’ cast for having her back, while a few joked that a man never determines a “hottie’s” schedule—especially when money is involved.
Instagram user @madeforlovergirls wrote, “Still having to work while heartbroken 😮💨 know the feeling… 🥺💕”
Instagram user @lilred_youpretty wrote, “Keep shining Meg 🙌🙌🙌❤️❤️❤️”
Then Instagram user @alanna wrote, “It’s really hard to work while going through an emotional breakup. Especially this one. She lost her parents and then Klay introduces his and they accept her like their own. This will be a tough one 💔”
Another Instagram user @_beautiful.butterfly wrote, “❤️❤️Wipe them tears, adjust that crown, and reset…take back your power sis!!💅🏽💅🏽”
Instagram user @bonitabillionaire wrote, “The stallion gonna find her knight & shining armor one day 🥹”
While Instagram user @beccahanna6 wrote, “She really been thru so much, i hope she take time for herself. I know her mom cry every time she cries, blessings to her.”
Lisa Rinna‘s iconic cameo on Running Point left an impression on her costars.
Drew Tarver, who shared scenes with Rinna, exclusively spoke with Us Weekly about their scenes, saying, “Oh, my God. She was so funny. Her screaming at me — it was very fun.”
Tarver praised Rinna for her ability to play an elevated version of herself, adding, “She’s really good at it. And I was scared.”
The hit Netflix series, which premiered in 2025, follows Kate Hudson as a reformed party girl who gets the chance to prove herself when she is left in charge of her family’s pro basketball team.
Running Point has found innovative ways to surprise viewers with star-studded onscreen cameos — including Scott Disick and Macaulay Culkin. The hit Netflix series, which premiered in 2025, follows Kate Hudson as a reformed party girl who gets the chance to prove herself when she is left in charge of her family’s pro basketball team. […]
In addition to Hudson, Running Point stars Scott MacArthur, Fabrizio Guido, Chet Hanks, Toby Sandeman, Justin Theroux, Tarver, Brenda Song and Uche Agada. The sports comedy has also prided itself on its star-studded cameos.
While speaking to Us ahead of season 2, several cast members showed support for a potential appearance from Hudson’s stepfather, Kurt Russell. Us suggested Russell play the late Gordon patriarch back in April 2026, which the cast happily cosigned.
MacArthur, who plays Ness, joked that he “always thought” of Russell as his dad anyway, adding, “So I’m all in.” Guido, who portrays Gordon family newcomer Jackie, said he would also love to share the screen with Russell.
“I’ve been around, and I didn’t even think of that. Wow!” he noted, while season 2 guest star Ken Marino added in his own interview with Us, “That’d be fantastic! Yes, that’s perfect. Get that out there!”
While some Real Housewives of Beverly Hills stars have been a part of the Bravo hit since season 1 — looking at you, Kyle Richards — others have proved that diamonds aren’t forever. The sixth installment in the Real Housewives franchise was announced in March 2010 and aired its first season seven months later. At the […]
Executive producer Jeanie Buss was just as thrilled at the possibilities.
“Oh, that would be amazing. Are you kidding me? Like, that’s a good idea!” Buss noted. “I totally support that.”
The pitch also got the stamp of approval from executive producer David Stassen, who hinted that there have been discussions.
“That’s a great idea,” Stassen said. “And it’s been balled about. We’ve talked about it. If we ever do see him, we could not do better than Kurt Russell.”
Running Point is streaming on Netflix now.
Although we are used to her starring in hilarious comedies or touching romance efforts, Rachel McAdams stunned theatrical audiences earlier this year with a gruesome, pulsating lead performance in The Evil Dead director Sam Raimi‘s recent return to horror after 17 years: Send Help. A showcase of her range, the film was an undeniable success, earning almost $100 million at the global box office, helped largely by the impressive discourse surrounding this performance.
From her lovable turn in Richard Curtis‘ heartwarming About Time to starring alongside Ryan Gosling in the tear-jerking The Notebook, McAdams has blessed audiences with top performances for over two decades. However, no performance by this Academy Award-nominated actress has proved more enduring than Regina George in the iconic chick flick Mean Girls. Written by Tina Fey and directed by Mark Waters, this sidesplitting, effortlessly quotable 2004 film has defined a genre of filmmaking for 22 years, with McAdams’ George rewriting the way high school Queen bee is villainized in movies.
But McAdams isn’t the only beloved actress at the top of their game in Mean Girls, with Lindsay Lohan’s lead performance supported by memorable turns from Amanda Seyfried and Lacey Chabert. For the many similar movies that came after, most tried to recreate the Mean Girls magic, including a direct-to-video sequel and a 2024 reimagining. However, none could quite touch the near-perfection of the original, which is why, after two decades, it’s still proving popular. At the time of writing, Mean Girls is one of the ten most-streamed movies on Paramount+ in the U.S., a list topped by the 2026 horror gem Primate. In Australia, the film is currently the most-watched of any on Paramount+.
‘Mean Girls’ Was a Box Office Success
Not just a hit with critics, labeled “terrific” by one and “near the top of the class” by another, Mean Girls was also a box office success. Against a small budget of just $18 million, the movie earned a global haul of $130 million, split between $86 million in domestic revenue and $44 million from overseas markets. The 2024 reimagining, despite benefiting from inflation, couldn’t match the haul of the original, falling short with just $104 million against a doubled production budget of $36 million.
The chick flick classic Mean Girls is currently available to stream on Paramount+. Stay tuned to Collider for the latest streaming stories.
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Klay Thompson may want to duck for cover. Hours after Megan Thee Stallion revealed she ended her relationship with the NBA star due to his alleged infidelity, one of her fans announced their plans to have the athlete hexed by an Etsy witch.
Megan Thee Stallion and Thompson became an official couple in the summer of 2025, publicly boasting about the love they had for each other. Things came crashing down in April 2026, however, when the “Savage” rapper accused the Dallas Mavericks player of cheating on her.
On April 25, 2026, Megan Thee Stallion alerted her nearly 33 million Instagram followers that she and Thompson were no longer in a relationship. In her post, three-time Grammy winner hurled serious accusations Thompson’s way, citing them as the reason for the split.
“Cheating, had me around your whole family playing house… got ‘cold feet,’” she wrote online. “Holding you down through all your HORRIBLE mood swings and treatment towards me during your basketball season, now you don’t know if you can be ‘monogamous????’”
Megan, who previously opened up about how “comfortable” Thompson has made her feel in February 2026, didn’t stop there. Continuing, she told her fans that she’d need more time than normal to process the heartbreak.
“B-tch, I need a REAL break after this one .. bye yall,” she concluded.
Megan Thee Stallion Has Loyal Fans … Some Of Whom Appear To Be Plotting On Thompson’s Downfall
Social media users wasted no time laying into Thompson on X and Instagram after Megan went public with the news.
Some of her fans have actually taken the split so serious that they’ve allegedly sought the help of online witches to harm the Washington State alum.
One user wrote on X: “On the phone with an Etsy witch @KlayThompson. Keep god in ya life f–k n—a.”
The post has garnered 440,000 views, 42,000 likes, and over 100 comments—many of which appear in support of the original poster’s plan.
“That ACL will be torn by tomorrow,” someone replied, while another said they had a contact “cooking up the voodoo RIGHT [NOW].”
“No, I really need y’all to do this for real because enough is enough,” another wrote. “She doesn’t hurt anybody! Also, she needs a good spiritualist in her life because clearly her people on the other side have shown that they WILL fight for their baby.”
Megan Thee Stallion Says She Will Spend Time Focused On Herself Following Her Messy Breakup With Thompson
After laying out her and Thompson’s dirty laundry, Megan shared an official statement about the demise of her nearly year-long relationship with the 6’5″ guard.
“Trust, fidelity and respect are non-negotiable for me in a relationship, and when those values are compromised, there’s no real path forward,” she said.
Continuing, Megan said she would spend the coming days focusing on “myself and move ahead with peace and clarity.”
Their split comes months after the Broadway star said Thompson was the “nicest” man she’d ever dated.
“This is my first relationship where I’ve ever been with somebody who’s genuinely a nice person, and he makes me genuinely happy,” she said, per The Blast.
Megan Was In Her ‘Lover Girl’ Era In October 2025
In October 2025, Megan The Stallion got candid about her relationship with the Olympic Gold Medalist on the rap track “Lover Girl.”
The single, which samples the 1996 song “Kissin’ You” by the group Total, Megan boasts about all of the ways Thompson fulfills her in their relationship.
“My man, my man, my man, my baby, my baby / D-ckin’ me down, spoilin’ me, drivin’ me crazy,” she raps over the beat.
She went even further, praising Thompson for making her feel like a special lady.
“My n—a say, ‘My lady,’ he never say, ‘My b-tch’ / Some n—as make excuses, he make that sh-t exist / Most n—as want attention, my n—a give me his / He know he a star, but he my biggest fan,” the lyrics continue.
Megan Said Thompson Made Her ‘Comfortable’ In February 2026
In a February 2026 interview with PEOPLE, Megan said she was “overly comfortable” with Thompson. “I’m comfy, babe!” she teased.
Before that, the 31-year-old revealed that her love story with Thompson was an unexpected but welcome surprise.
“I think that because finally I started being in a better mind space about myself and my life, and I had already been doing a lot of work to heal me,” she said. “I had been going to therapy, I had a bunch of activities that I started doing for myself; maybe God just opened up that space for me to have somebody that loved me right.”
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Delayed headliner Lainey Wilson eventually took to the stage hours later to thank fans for “sticking out the wind.”
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Before he was Reacher, but after he was Thad, Alan Ritchson played Barbie. Not that Barbie, Arthur Bailey, the hero of SyFy’s wild series, Blood Drive. A throwback to the grindhouse cinema of the 70s, Blood Drive is the most twisted series to air on the cable channel. If you think a show about a cross-country death race in a future wrecked by environmental catastrophe and controlled by a mega corporation sounds like Death Race 2000 or Twisted Metal, well, you’re right. There’s one small difference. The cars in Blood Drive run on human blood.
Gas Is People
Set years after the United States was cracked in half by earthquakes along the Mississippi river, Blood Drive’s evil corporation, Heart Enterprises, has monopolized the rare resources exposed by the massive fault. Water’s scarce, and gas is hard to come by, so of course the solution is cars that run on blood, which have helpful grinders built into the engines for sticking human bodies. Not all of them have that of course, but when you see the inside of the psychotic Grace’s (Christina Ochoa) car, you won’t soon forget it.
Grace and Arthur, a cop trying to do the right thing, are reluctantly partnered for the cross-country race. Together, they hit one nightmare after another on the open highway, from cannibals to Amazons, with every new city and rest stop hiding a deadly secret. Every now and then, they stumble across a small town in need of a few good men. Except this is Blood Drive. There are no heroes here.
It’s no surprise which character ended up becoming the fan favorite: Julian Sink, the Blood Drive Master of Ceremonies. Played over the top by Stargate’s Colin Cunningham (also John Pope in TNT’s Falling Skies), no one can out dandy Sink. He’s eccentric, he might be insane, and you can’t help but be charmed by the man with personality to spare.
Blood Drive Was Pure Grindhouse Fun
Alan Ritchson’s involvement in Blood Drive seems weird to everyone who only knows him from Reacher. Ritchson’s sense of humor lands right in the Grindhouse aesthetic, which is why he can deliver lines like “why are hot girls so mean,” when the Amazon Queen has him tied down. It’s an insane series that is well-served by the case-of-the-week setup. In addition to the Amazons and cannibals, there are nymphomaniacs, zombies, an asylum, a fight club, and an Asian martial arts-inspired episode. Again, this is an insane series filled with blood, guts, and sex. Thanks to the two leads, there’s something here to appeal to anyone.
Blood Drive only lasted one season and it sort of wraps up the story. SyFy cited poor ratings, but then again, they didn’t do a whole lot of marketing for the show that sounds ridiculous at first, and remains ridiculous, but it hides a wicked sense of black humor. Blood Drive is hard to find streaming, with episodes only available for purchase from YouTube and Fandango at Home, and the Blu-Ray has been out of print for nearly a decade.
If you can find it, Blood Drive is the perfect watch for anyone who enjoys the old-school grindhouse aesthetic, or wants something that dares to be different. The best part of the series though, the fake commercials for Grindhouse movies, the same gag used by Quentin Tarantino and Robert Rodriguez’s Grindhouse double-feature, are left off the home video releases. Still, if you want to see Alan Ritchson murder people, or Colin Cunningham have the time of his life, it’s worth hunting down a copy of SyFy’s bloodiest series ever.
Five years have passed since their time in East Highland, but things aren’t getting any better in Season 3 of Euphoria. The last time audiences saw television’s most controversial teenagers, very little ended on a hopeful note — from the infamous high school play to a drug bust gone wrong.
Sam Levinson‘s pop culture phenomenon raises the stakes once again as these now-adult characters step into a new chapter of their lives. However, as the saying goes, “Another year older, none the wiser.” Still, they might be lost causes, but they’re not all hopeless. Some might surprise audiences for the better. Without further ado, here are the best characters in Euphoria, ranked.
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Nate Jacobs
Played by Jacob Elordi
It’s valid to call Nate Jacobs (Jacob Elordi) a monster. He’s displayed some of the worst behavior toward his then-girlfriend Maddy Perez (Alexa Demie). He also blackmailed Jules Vaughn (Hunter Schafer) after discovering her illicit online relationship with his father, and beat up Maddy’s one-time hookup to the point of near death.
However, in the aftermath of his father’s drunken confession, Nate appears to have softened. In Season 3 — his questionable relationship with Cassie Howard (Sydney Sweeney) aside — he seems to have no agenda beyond rebuilding his father’s real estate empire. When Cassie indulges in OnlyFans ventures, although he resents them, he no longer exhibits that same volatile behavior.
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Cassie Howard
Played by Sydney Sweeney
It’s one thing to date your best friend’s ex-boyfriend, but knowing he abused your best friend is another level of low. That’s Cassie (Sweeney) in Euphoria. Although Cassie’s choices are frowned upon, they come from a troubled relationship with her identity and body — she’s been sexualized from a young age after hitting puberty early.
The low self-esteem she developed when she was young manifests as an obsession with being wanted. Although she knows Nate is a troubled man, she still wants him to want her, especially because of his notoriously unattainable status. Although Cassie and Maddy end up in a catfight, Cassie seems to have put things behind them in Season 3.
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Ashtray
Played by Javon “Wanna” Walton
Nothing is more dangerous than a literal child caught up in a drug ring. Coming from a tragic family background, 10-year-old dealer Ashtray (Javon Walton) is the unofficial “brother” of Fezco (Angus Cloud), who took him in after his mother abandoned him as a baby. With no real childhood, his only education is the violence that surrounds him.
Because of his young age, he acts more based on his feelings than on his rationale. He has no qualms about killing people who wrong him or Fez — something even Fez wouldn’t do, let alone on impulse. He’s a ticking time bomb, ready to explode at the slightest trigger.
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Kat Hernandez
Played by Barbie Ferreira
Kat Hernandez (Barbie Ferreira) may have her own issues, but she’s not one to drag others down with her. Once invisible at school, she reinvents herself into a hyper-confident, provocatively sexualized persona after discovering the power of online sex work — though that newfound confidence is ultimately just a performance, and not a true reflection of herself.
Kat remains insecure, locked in a constant battle with her self-esteem. While she craves male attention, it’s not as severe as Cassie’s fixation. Still, her fear of rejection often gets the better of her. Even with people who genuinely care about her, the internalized belief that she’s unlovable causes her to self-sabotage.
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Lexi Howard
Played by Maude Apatow
Lexi Howard (Maude Apatow) is Euphoria‘s wallflower. It’s not that she’s invisible, but she would rather stay in the background and observe everyone around her. Unlike Rue, Cassie, or Maddy, Lexi is the only one who actively tries to stay away from trouble. However, just because she’s “the good girl” of the group doesn’t mean she judges her friends.
Despite choosing to stay on the sidelines, there are times when Lexi stands up for others when needed. As Cassie’s younger sister, she’s the one who accompanies her to the clinic during one of the show’s biggest twists. She’s just as reliable as she is passive, knowing when to extend her kindness.
5
Maddy Perez
Played by Alexa Demie
If there’s one thing about Maddy Perez, it’s that someone needs to put a filter on her. She’s not one to keep quiet. More often than not, she doesn’t think twice before voicing her opinions, no matter how much they sting her friends. However, credit where it’s due — at least she stabs in the front rather than in the back.
Maddy’s infatuation with the lifestyle of the rich makes her come across as shallow. However, she’s willing to work for that lifestyle. In Season 3, with no university degree or work experience to her name, she lands a job as an executive assistant through her own initiative. Maddy refuses to succumb to her circumstances, taking control of her fate whenever possible.
4
Rue Bennett
Played by Zendaya
Rue Bennett (Zendaya) is a walking contradiction. As the show’s narrator, Rue is very aware of her struggle with addiction. She knows exactly what she’s supposed to do, and yet she chooses denial instead. It’s an age-old problem among struggling addicts, but there is a line between being a victim and playing the victim.
As complicated and frustrating as Rue can be, she’s not malicious. Much of her judgment is clouded by her relapses, which are enabled by some of the people around her. Had she been in more fortunate circumstances and surrounded by more supportive people, Rue would have had the willpower to become a better — though still imperfect — version of herself.
3
Jules Vaughn
Played by Hunter Schafer
To Rue, Jules is a literal angel. She represents everything good, which makes Rue want to take her sobriety seriously. As much as Jules cares for Rue, that’s not exactly what she wants from her. Having grown up around an addict, it’s understandable that Jules doesn’t want history to repeat itself.
It’s not like Jules is actively trying to save Rue, but she does expect more from her — at least more than what her own mother was able to provide. Unfortunately, this only puts more pressure on Rue. When Rue is unable to fulfill Jules’ needs, she leaves a heartbroken Rue behind instead.
2
Ali Muhammad
Played by Colman Domingo
Becoming a sponsor of a recovering addict is no easy task. Throughout Euphoria, Ali Muhammad (Colman Domingo) has been a mentor figure to the struggling Rue. Although he appears to have a strong sense of self-awareness, Ali has had his fair share of personal demons. A former addict himself, he is proof that recovery is possible.
However, Ali doesn’t sugarcoat the journey, and that applies to the wisdom he shares with Rue. He is aware of how relapse can trap and manipulate someone into thinking there’s no way out. Every time she falls back into her rage and constant lying, Ali calls her out immediately — without being condescending to her.
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Fezco
Played by Angus Cloud
Drug dealers like Fez are often villainized for indirectly being enablers. However, Fez is not a high-profile criminal making thousands from a drug ring. Unlike Laurie (Martha Kelly), who’s calling most of the shots, Fez is just a street-level dealer trying to survive with what he’s been taught since childhood (his grandmother is involved in the business).
Although selling as much as you can is part of the trade, Fez refuses to prey on the vulnerable to make some money. That includes refusing to sell to a relapsing Rue. He tries to find moral ground despite being born into a life shaped by exploitation, and his good-natured heart shows through his relationships with Ashtray and Lexi.
Euphoria
- Release Date
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2019 – 2026-00-00
- Network
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HBO
- Showrunner
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Sam Levinson
- Directors
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Jennifer Morrison, Augustine Frizzell
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Matlock isn’t just getting a schedule change — but a time jump as well.
“Season 3 will not pick up directly [after the season 2 finale],” creator Jennie Snyder Urman told Deadline. “It’ll be six months to a year, I would say.”
Urman also confirmed this in an interview with TVLine, teasing how Matty (Kathy Bates) and Olympia (Skye P. Marshall) will be working in a new firm.
“It’ll be a little time jump: six to nine months, something like that,” she continued. “Not like five years later and everything has changed. But we’re not a direct pickup, like we were this year.”
The fall 2026 lineup is going to look a little different for CBS after some shows went through surprising changes. CBS announced its schedule on Wednesday, April 15, with viewers noticing some substantial changes. Ghosts, Matlock and NCIS: Sydney received a shakeup by having their premieres moved to 2027 for midseason. They will join the […]
Before the season 2 finale, it was confirmed that Matlock is returning for a third season — but will go through a schedule change after a “complete reset” for the show.
“I asked for it with the network. We had a talk,” Urman told TV Insider. “I just feel like we had so much stuff to think about because we really landed the plane on this, and we really thought that was important because we didn’t want to keep dragging out the same story, and the characters have to get to someplace real emotionally.”
Urman confirmed that season 2 would wrap up the Wellbrexa story line, which meant a complete “reset” for the series.
“When we took this two-hour finale and really paid a lot of things off, what came with that was I’m going to need time after that to really build the architecture so that we have it for the next seasons,” she teased. “I’m excited about it, but I am also grateful because we needed a little bit of time.”
Urman addressed possible disappointment from viewers, adding, “Sad for audiences, but actually really good for me and the writers because I want us to plot this new mystery and make sure it’s airtight.”
She continued: “We had a lot of pieces going in, so we really had to create this new piece of it. I feel lucky that the network’s giving us time to get it right because I don’t want the quality to drop.”
CBS previously announced its schedule on April 15 with viewers noticing some substantial changes. Ghosts, Matlock and NCIS: Sydney received a shakeup by having their premieres moved to 2027 for midseason. They will join the new show Einstein, which is finally premiering in 2027 as well.
Matlock’s time slot will be given to Elsbeth to allow Cupertino to premiere on the same night. NCIS: Sydney, meanwhile, is moving to midseason as NCIS: Origins — which received a shorter episode order — takes over to pair off with NCIS: New York.
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