One of the most crucial parts of any fantasy universe is its world. Fantasy isn’t very compelling if its world feels generic, wasteful, or just isn’t that interesting. Some of the greatest fantasy universes have even gone down in history for their established history and lore, or for how fascinating they are to the consumer. This happens across all forms of media, from books to movies, and even to television.

This is especially true as of late, since fantasy television has seen a massive surge in popularity thanks to the introduction of streaming services and on-demand viewing. With the endless sea of fantasy TV shows out there, some of the truly remarkable do stand out, especially when it comes to their world-building (the process in which it establishes and fleshes out its world). These are the fantasy TV shows with the best world-building.

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‘The Witcher’ (2019–Present)

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The Witcher has been on a downward spiral since the introduction of its second season, but its world-building, at the very least, remains strong. Of course, it doesn’t deserve every ounce of credit—most of that belongs to original author Andrzej Sapkowski, who penned the book series on which the TV show is based. There are so many different creatures in this world, most of them pulled straight from folklore and mythology.

All of these creatures come from tons of different real-world cultures and mythologies, yet they comfortably meld together in this dark and violent world. They appear in their own ecosystems, and wreak havoc on local townships in their own ways. While this world is dark and unforgiving, there is no denying that it does inspire a sense of wonder at how many monsters exist within it, accompanied by beautiful landscapes, and, of course, magic.

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‘The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance’ (2019)

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The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance is a prequel series to the original 1982 Jim Henson film, which also had fantastic world-building. The story is set on the planet Thra, a world full of strange creatures from Henson’s wild imagination. Thra is home to the magical Dark Crystal, but one day, it mysteriously cracks, beginning a new era in the world. The power that seeps out of the crystal creates two new life forms: the magical Mystics, and the villainous Skeksis, who begin to wreak havoc across the planet.

The story is told through intricate puppetry and stunning set design, detailing the events leading up to the film. It’s a shame this show was canceled by Netflix so abruptly, because it had no trouble throwing audiences right back into the world of Thra, and expanding upon its already fascinating universe. It’s unlike any other fantasy series ever seen before, due in part to its creative and colorful world.

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‘Deltora Quest’ (2007–2008)

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You’ve probably never heard of Deltora Quest, but you’d be forgiven for that. This YA anime series is based on eight books by Australian author Jennifer Rowe, under her pen name, Emily Rodda. The story follows Lief (Ryosuke Sakamaki), an adolescent boy from the city of Del who is tasked with finding the seven gems of the magical Belt of Deltora, which have been scattered across the land. If he reassembles the Belt, he will banish the evil Shadow Lord from the land of Deltora.

Rowe actually wrote a surprisingly vast universe when she wrote her books. Deltora is split up into seven territories represented by seven gems, with each territory having its own distinct geography, culture, flora, and fauna. The show does a really good job of bringing the magic of Deltora to life, featuring all the weird and wonderful creatures that inhabit the land. The series might be for kids, but it really creates a unique world like no other, and that is endlessly intriguing.

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‘The Wheel of Time’ (2021–2025)

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The Wheel of Time actually takes place on Earth, albeit a different version of Earth, thousands upon thousands of years in the future. Numerous apocalyptic events have reduced technology back to the Middle Ages, though new things, such as fantastical creatures and magic itself, do exist. Much of the story takes place in the Westerlands, a continent which is home to over a dozen different cultures and nations.

To the West is the continent of Seanchan, and to the East, the Aiel Wastes, an endless desert where the nomadic Aiel people live. This TV show really fleshes out those cultures, especially the social hierarchy present in the White Tower, the home of the sorceresses known as the Aes Sedai. Apart from that, the various cultures actually feel distinct from each other, and have their own little quirks. This show actually does a better job of world-building than most movies. It definitely does a good job of bringing the late author Robert Jordan’s world to the small screen.

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‘Avatar: The Last Airbender’ (2005–2008)

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Avatar: The Last Airbender does its worldbuilding so well because it’s so simple. In this show, there is a continent on which there are four nations. Each nation corresponds to one of the four elements: air, fire, earth, or water. Sorcerers known as “benders” exist within each nation, which are instrumental in fighting off the Fire Nation’s conquest of the continent. Each nation isn’t just different in culture, but also in geography and overall technological advancement.

For example, the Fire Nation is highly industrial, and is capable of crafting war machines that the other nations do not have. Meanwhile, the Air Nation, who are extinct, were previously nomadic, and rarely settled in one place. Though every corner of this continent is loosely based on East Asian history, there’s enough differentiation that it doesn’t feel homogeneous. This makes the world easy to remember, and easy to fall in love with.

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‘Attack on Titan’ (2013–2023)

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Attack on Titan immediately sets the stage in its very first episode. It lets audiences feel the horrifying tension present in humanity’s last refuge: a walled civilization completely cut off from the outside world, and from the giant, flesh-eating titans that prowl the world. But one day, the wall is breached, turning everything upside-down, and prompting humanity to retaliate, in a war for their own survival.

Gradually, as more of the series is revealed, the bleak world becomes more and more revealed, with so much lying beyond the walls, yet remaining completely inaccessible. Attack on Titan does an excellent job of letting the audience feel how oppressive the walls are, and how humanity is effectively awaiting their own extinction, like cattle in a pen. The world has so many great dynamics about it, and it really hooks the viewer with each new revelation.

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‘Pokémon’ (1997–Present)

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Considering the fact that Pokémon features tons of made-up creatures, many of them having magical abilities, the multimedia franchise can absolutely be considered a fantasy. Like the video game series upon which it is based, Pokémon features a massive world full of the eponymous life forms. There are over 1,000 unique species of Pokémon, with the show deeply exploring how they function in their ecosystem, and the relationship they have with their trainers.

There are also loads of different regions, each with their own unique geography. From the volcanic archipelago of Hoenn to the mountainous Sinnoh, various Pokémon can be found scattered throughout this expansive world. This world has had 30 years to develop, so of course the show would have plenty of time to develop its world. The creatures in it really do feel like living, breathing animals, each with their own personality, habits, and environments. World-building is one of the main reasons why the Pokémon franchise got so popular in the first place, and it keeps it up to this day.

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‘The Dragon Prince’ (2018–2024)

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The Dragon Prince is quite ambitious because it has absolutely no source material to fall back on. Yet, its colorful and enchanting world is extremely in-depth and lore-heavy, and can easily rival some of the biggest and most extensive fantasy universes. The world is effectively just the continent of Xadia, which is at war with itself. Specifically, the magical elves and dragons are at war with the non-magical humans.

Though The Dragon Prince is geared towards teens and young adults, the show has found resounding success with adult audiences, too. The reason is simple: Xadia is a playground for the imagination, chock-full of history that never gets boring to learn about. Xadia is infinitely fascinating, and has yet to disappoint its legions of loyal fans.

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‘The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power’ (2022–Present)

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Say what you will about The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, but the world-building in this series is absolutely phenomenal. Granted, it doesn’t deserve all the credit. This is because it’s based on an enormous expanded universe written by J. R. R. Tolkien, who detailed thousands of years of history into his world, known as Arda, or more commonly, Middle-earth. Despite the TV series’ shortcomings, it does bring Tolkien’s vision to life.

It includes all the major bells and whistles that Tolkien included, from wizards to Elves, Dwarves, and even to Balrogs. It also showcases the unparalleled beauty of this world, which is likely why the series saw such massive success. The show might not use this universe to its full potential, but overall, the beauty and immersiveness of this world is part of what makes it so special.

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‘Game of Thrones’ (2011–2019)

Game of Thrones, by far, has the absolute best world-building of any fantasy TV series, and it’s not even close. Based on the world created by author George R. R. Martin, the world of Game of Thrones is vast, violent, and full of political manipulation. It is split into two main continents: Westeros in the West, and Essos in the East. Westeros is home to the Seven Kingdoms, and is a den of jackals where any politician could easily find themselves stabbed in the back.

That’s part of why the world-building in this series is so good. It really lets the audience experience Westerosi culture, and even some cultures in Essos. Of course, it has its fair share of magic and monsters, too, and even numerous religions. This show fully fleshes out the world of Planetos, to the point that it really does feel like an actual world with various nations and continents. The world-building is definitely one of the reasons the show became so popular.

Noah Centineo has come a long way from playing the cute jock in To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before — and his Netflix thriller, The Recruit, is proof of his versatility. It’s been eight years since he pulled our heartstrings as a boyish teenage heartthrob. Although the TATBILB franchise ended in 2021, he’s continued to make moves as an actor.

From starring as Atom Smasher in Black Adam to gearing up for his debut as Ken Masters in Street Fighter, Centineo has proven he can handle a couple of punches in the action scene. At the same time, Centineo returned to the beloved streaming platform that made him a star in The Recruit. Playing Owen Hendricks, a CIA lawyer-turned-deadly field agent, Centineo is just as adorkable as his former rom-com persona, but with a lot more bite as he steps into a new phase of his career.

What Is ‘The Recruit’ About?

Toxic bureau culture, deadly double-crossers, and international espionage collide in The Recruit. The series introduces Owen Hendricks (Centineo), a rookie CIA lawyer on his first week at the agency. Eager to make a good impression, he quickly realizes that, like any office — even the CIA — there’s a sense of superiority among his seniors, making him the complete workplace fool. He’s assigned to sort through a pile of graymail, including overlooked threats the bureau rarely takes seriously, until one message stands out: a letter from imprisoned former asset Max Meladze (Laura Haddock).

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Meladze’s graymail threatens to expose the CIA’s secrets. If her demands aren’t met, she will reveal the identities of U.S. operatives in Russia and Belarus. It’s a lot for someone’s first week, yet his boss, CIA general counsel Walter Nyland (Vondie Curtis-Hall), trusts him enough to send him to a maximum-security prison to negotiate. When Meladze offers a deal in exchange for her silence, Hendricks knows it’s bad news — yet he goes through with it, setting off his crash course to spy work. From interrogating a contact in Vienna to being attacked in Prague, he’s forced to leave the comforts of his office and discover the truth at his own risk.

Owen Hendricks Plays the Perfect Reluctant Spy in ‘The Recruit’

Much of The Recruit toys with Hendricks’ duality. In the CIA office, he’s this meek lawyer who looks like he doesn’t quite fit in with the intensity of the agency. He lacks the cutthroat grit expected of an employee at the bureau. Yet, on the other hand, he seems to have a hidden taste for being thrown into life-or-death situations. As much as he resists being pulled into these missions, there’s an adrenaline rush that quickly takes over. In the CIA’s eyes, assigning him such high-stakes tasks is a major risk — especially since he’s just a rookie lawyer who has never held a gun, let alone killed anyone.

Despite his inexperience, Hendricks’ impulsiveness often lands him in deadly situations. However, that’s not necessarily a bad thing. He may lack strategy and proper risk assessment, but his recklessness fuels a “figure it out as he goes” mentality. He’s a natural improviser — a rare skill in this line of work — and it comes in handy, since there’s only so much agents can predict about their enemies’ intentions. Still, as a newcomer, he gets tangled up in some seriously unprofessional situations. CIA work demands emotional detachment, and that’s where Hendricks fails. As the series progresses, he grows too attached to his future assets — a flaw that is later used to manipulate Hendricks’ judgment.

Owen Hendricks Gets Caught Up with South Korea’s Spy Intelligence

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While Season 1 is pretty much a CIA-only operation, Season 2 raises the stakes when the agency finds itself entangled with South Korea’s National Intelligence Service. At this point, Hendricks has come a long way from just sorting graymail. The CIA knows what he’s capable of, and his unique skill set gets utilized even more. But at the same time, his rookie status makes his position even more vulnerable. In espionage, there’s no hesitation in disposing of agents when they pose a threat to exposing agency secrets. This typically happens when missions go south — and that’s exactly where Hendricks ends up.

While Season 1 sees Hendricks display more sheepish behavior on the field, Season 2 presents him as the complete opposite. He doubles down on his brashness, which doesn’t bode well when he’s in rival foreign territory. He becomes a kind of beast who won’t think twice about putting himself in danger. Although he evolves into a capable operative, far removed from the sharp-suited lawyer, one thing hasn’t changed: his moral conscience. Hendricks knows where to draw the line with his bosses’ orders, and he doesn’t hesitate to go rogue to save people the CIA deems expendable. He isn’t the perfect spy in The Recruit, but he’s the one the agency needs.

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Alexi Hawley, George Ghanem, Amelia Roper, Hadi Deeb, Niceole R. Levy, Maya Goldsmith

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Speaking of later-in-life comedy and romance, this beloved Netflix sitcom centers on Grace Hanson (Jane Fonda) and Frankie Bergstein (Lily Tomlin), whose husbands fall in love with each other and divorce them. Facing the shock and upheaval, Grace and Frankie become reluctant roommates and eventually form an unexpected friendship, navigating the trials and tribulations of their altered lives together.

Grace is refined and organized, while Frankie is eccentric and wild — but eventually, they find that their differences make their friendship stronger. They navigate dating, parenting their adult children and even starting a business together, and while they fight, they always have each other’s backs.

Witty, quirky and irreverent, Grace and Frankie comes from Friends creator Marta Kauffman and fellow sitcom pro Howard J. Morris.

Oop! The tension between Biggie and Tesehki is no longer just reality TV tea; it’s playing out onstage and across social media.

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Biggie Stops Mid-Performance Says She Is No Longer Performing With Tesehki

A viral video online shows Biggie performing her track ‘WWD,’ a collaboration with Tesehki. However, when it came time for Tesehki’s verse, Biggie stopped the music and asked the DJ to cut the song short. She told the crowd she would no longer be performing alongside Tesehki, initially citing issues related to the ‘Baddies USA’ reunion.

The tension appears to stem from a moment during the reunion episode, where Biggie got into a physical altercation with castmate Big Lex. Shortly after the fight, cameras showed Tesehki hugging Big Lex—something that seemingly left Biggie feeling blindsided and betrayed by someone she considered a close friend.

As the performance clip went viral, Biggie later clarified her stance online, writing, “Just so everybody knows I didn’t decide to stop performing this song with her because of the reunion. If only y’all knew how weird things got this season. I’m completely all set and absolutely disgusted, to be honest.”

Tesehki quickly responded, clapping back: “Girl I been stopped performing that song with you 😂😂😂 now you wanna act like you stopped 😂😂 that’s that TV shhhhh we was talking bout…”

Social Media Reacts

As clips and responses circulated, social media users quickly jumped into the conversation with mixed reactions.

Instagram user @danayaluvvv wrote, “baddies is the exact reason I will not befriend my coworkers 😂😂😂😂”

Another Instagram user @xoxo.myy wrote, “wow everybody falling apart”

While Instagram user @sexy_shoota609 wrote, “Come on now Biggie business is business leave that personal sh** personal. I do understand how you feel about Sheri from the reunion but that coul’ve been a conversation between yall and Sheki was definitely wrong”

Instagram user @heavenleighdes wrote, “tesehki was wrong idc. You know your friend don’t fight you should’ve took that fade since you such good friend”

Another Instagram user @itss.kyaaaa wrote, “I get being friends with both but to hug her IMMEDIATELY after she got hit is wild ngl it’s like she didn’t even care”

While Instagram user @turkeybeefjerky wrote, “They have zero sense of professionalism she didn’t have to announce that”

Instagram user @nisimone.ee wrote, “I do not like the way Tesehki act to her friends smh”

Another Instagram user @spoileed.mymy wrote, “I don’t feel bad, biggie thought it was funny when Tesheki turned on her own sister and thought she wouldn’t do the same thing to her 😂”

While Instagram user @butimjustagay wrote, “Are yall seeing Tesehki is the problem? I believe Chrisean and Biggie.”

Biggie Threatens Legal Action If Things Get Physical

Following the online back-and-forth, the situation escalated further when Biggie shared a screenshot of a direct message she sent to Tesehki, warning that she would pursue legal action if Tesehki, or anyone associated with her, caused her physical harm.

In her caption, Biggie wrote, “And that’s a message to the Zeus Network and anybody else that gets in between. If I get hurt behind this, everybody’s gonna have to pay me, respectfully. This is real life for me, and my feelings are hurt. I was a great friend to this woman, and at the end of the day, I don’t deserve to be hit because I have an opinion. I said what I said.”

Tesehki later responded in the comments of Baddie Tea, writing, “Well go home cause it’s up and stuck! Don’t call or text me, put ya guards up—you and whoever! Simple 😘”

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Monique Samuels has apparently seen the reports and online chatter about her potential return to “Real Housewives of Potomac” for the upcoming 11th season, and she’s having a little fun with the rumors.

Samuels took to social media to add more fuel to the fire regarding rumors that she will once again occupy a “friend of” role on the show like last season.

In an Instagram post, on April 24, Monique Samuels, who was a full-time “RHOP” cast member seasons 2-5, appeared to tease her returning “friend of” status.

Dressed in a black full-length gown in full glam, Samuels posed for the photo in her kitchen with a caption that read, “In the kitchen…cooking,” accompanied by a winking kiss emoji.

Many fans took her post to mean that what Samuels is “cooking” is a return to “RHOP,” a rumor that the reality star has not denied.

Rumors Have Swirled About Samuels’ Return Since She Was Left Out Of The Season 11 Cast Announcement

Per The Neighborhood Talk, sources close to Samuels shared with the outlet that she will be returning to “RHOP” once again in a “friend of” role. However, neither she, Bravo or the show’s production team have confirmed her inclusion in the new season.

According to previous reports, Samuels was left out of the season 11 cast due to lack of drama surrounding her ex-husband Chris Samuels, who was rumored to have dated cast member Stacey Rusch.

Per Reality Blurb, a source said that “Bravo thought they were going to get some drama from the Chris Samuels and Stacey Rusch situation,” but “The rumored situation with Chris and Monique failed to bring any real drama.”

The source also noted that Samuels’ “failed receipts” at the reunion and her “backpedaling” afterward on social media didn’t inspire Bravo to grant her another season.

‘RHOP’ Season 11 Drama Is Rumored To Have Already Started

“RHOP” OG Ashley Darby and alleged new cast member Courtney Ajinca are rumored to be feuding as season 11 continues to film.

Per a post from reality TV blogger Nate Williams 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.

Williams then clarified that sharing the information was not intended for online users to cyberbully either of the women.

”Let’s be clear, I do not want to send any hate to Ashley or Courtney. I’m simply relaying the news that was brought to me by someone in Potomac.”

Fans Recently Shared Seeing The The Cast Filming

Eager “RHOP” fans were excited earlier this month when the cast was seen filming in D.C. Gizelle Bryant, Robyn Dixon, Karen Huger, Ashley Darby, Wendy Osefo, and Stacey Rusch were all seen filming at a Washington Wizards game.

It should also be noted that since filming has already started, it is highly likely that Bravo cameras will capture Osefo’s fraud trial that starts in May.

The ‘RHOP’ Season 11 Cast Announcement Featured Return Of Two OGs

On April 10, Bravo took to social media to announce the returning cast for “RHOP” season 11, and while it was expected that Bryant, Darby, Osefo, and Rusch would 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 discussing 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.

As for Dixon, she has not appeared on “RHOP” since she was fired after 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.”

Her inclusion in season 11 marks the return of the show’s “Green-Eyed Bandits,” which is the nickname of her bestie friendship with Bryant.

“Euphoria” season 3 is in full swing, and the episode that fans have been waiting for since the premiere is just around the corner.

After two episodes of the cast fractured into groups, the highly-anticipated wedding episode will be the first time this season that the entire cast will be in the same place.

On Sunday, April 26, the wedding of Sydney Sweeney’s Cassie Howard, and Jacob Elordi’s Nate Jacobs will finally air, as the series has been building up to the nuptials throughout the season so far.

The wedding is the key reason why Cassie has decided to become an OnlyFans model, and those highly sexually suggestive scenes of Sweeney’s character have resulted in massive backlash.

However, whether fans are hate-watching or genuinely excited to see the show’s first wedding, they are making their voices heard.

In the “Euphoria” Reddit forum, fans let loose about the episode, including what they think will happen and what they hope will occur.

“I’m so ready for this episode but I swear to god Cassie will make me die of cringe by the time this season is over ffs their wedding dance looks horrifying,” a Redditor wrote. “The wedding already looks like a disaster and I’m here for it,” a second user shared.

Another noted a moment in the teaser for the episode that pointed to comments from the previous season.

“Cassie’s mom saying “you’re my masterpiece,” when she’s in her tight white wedding dress, is an exact parallel to Cassie’s parents saying “you’re perfect”, when she was a tween in a tight white romper – just before they sent her out to be leered at and fondled by adult men,” the user commented.

“Okay I’m actually so ready for this episode. Jules’s ‘remember me,’ also having the whole cast together,” a Reddit user wrote. “We’ll finally see what has changed between all of them, and not just in bits and pieces.”

“I have a theory about Cassie & Maddie storyline,” a fellow user began. “I think she won’t screw Cassie during the wedding but after. We saw that Cassie deleted her account after Nate found out BUT from trailers we can also see that it’s not the end of her career…She definitely continued working with Maddie.”

Controversy Hasn’t Impacted ‘Euphoria’ Ratings Success

According to Variety, episode two of the current third season of “Euphoria,” which aired April 19, amassed 8.5 million viewers across HBO and HBO Max in its first three days. Those numbers match the viewership of the April 12 season premiere. 

Additionally, the global total for “Euphoria” season three has surpassed 20 million viewers to date, which is a 68% increase in global viewership from the second season premiere in the same timeframe.

“Euphoria” fans were excited when the show finally returned to catch up with the cast of characters as they venture into adulthood via a five-year time jump. However, the backlash came immediately after the season three premiere, as many fans couldn’t get past the scenes of Sydney Sweeney’s character, Cassie Howard.

As part of the character’s storyline, Cassie has embarked on a career on OnlyFans, resulting in her taking very suggestive and highly sexualized photos that many have deemed degrading.

Some critics have also accused the show’s creator Sam Levinson of leaning into “disturbing” and “misogynistic” storylines more than ever in comparison to previous seasons. 

In her very first scene in season three, Sweeney is dressed as a dog, as she pants, eats out of a bowl and is led on a leash. Additionally, the following episode sees her dressed as an adult baby with her legs spread while sucking a pacifier, and also being topless with ice cream dripping down her nipples.

Other scenes feature Sweeney wearing a soaking wet American flag T-shirt without a bra and also dressed as a baseball catcher in only a nude thong. 

‘Euphoria’ Creator Sam Levinson Responded To Dog Costume Backlash

In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Levinson discussed the trajectory of Cassie’s character in season three.

“[Cassie] has got her dog house and her little dog ears and the nose, and that has its own humor, but what makes the scene is the fact that her housekeeper is the one filming it,” Levinson said. 

“What we wanted to always find is the other layer of absurdity that we’re able to tie into it so that we’re not too inside of her fantasy or illusion — the gag is to jump out, to break the wall,” he told the outlet. “We wanted to capture what she’s trying to show the audience and be inside of it, but then also pull back wider and see how depressing it is.” 

This Is Largely Rumored To Be The Show’s Final Season

During an appearance on “The Drew Barrymore Show,” Zendaya, who won two Emmys for her portrayal of lead character Rue Bennett, spoke on the show’s future.

When asked if season three was the end of the series, Zendaya replied, “I think so, yeah,” before reiterating, “Yes, I think so. That closure is coming.”

Although HBO has not confirmed the end of the successful show, the end is likely near, as multiple cast members have become highly sought after in Hollywood, specifically Zendaya, Jacob Elordi, and Sydney Sweeney.

Elliot Page got vulnerable as he opened up about how he experienced debilitating “shame” and loneliness while growing up as queer.

The “Umbrella Academy” actor, who worked on a new documentary focusing on same-sex relationships among animals, said he hopes it challenges what people have long believed to be “natural.”

Last year, Elliot Page appeared to debut his relationship with actress Julia Shiplett, but it remains unclear what the state of their romance is.

Page got candid about the struggles he endured in his formative years, saying he had to endure shame and loneliness growing up queer.

Speaking with People Magazine to promote the new documentary “Second Nature,” the “Juno” actor expressed how he couldn’t find a place in the world for himself at the time, while also making a case for why queer representation is important.

Page narrated and produced the documentary, which aims to bring to attention the increasingly prevailing reality of same-sex marriage and gender fluidity in the animal kingdom, something that isn’t often talked about.

On why he felt the need to be a part of the project, Page said, “To really have this real, thorough investigatory piece about the reality of this information, the reality of what has been left out and what we’ve not been taught.”

“And I think that sense of growing up as a queer kid and feeling alone — ’cause you feel like you are alone, even, of course, in retrospect, you’re not — you weren’t. You feel excluded, you feel like something’s wrong with you,” he continued.

The Actor Expressed How ‘Censorship’ Makes Being Queer Difficult

Page has become a leading voice for transgender rights and LGBTQ+ visibility since coming out as a transgender man in 2020.

In his chat with the publication, the actor pointed out that while dealing with shame, it’s difficult to speak openly about being queer because of “censorship” and “erasure.”

“You’re carrying these bricks of shame, and there are such implications and consequences in terms of censorship and erasure … and this idea that nature is organized around a cis heteronormative system is just completely false,” Page said.

Elliot Page Says His New Documentary Has ‘Incredibly Valuable Information’

He then said that people will be able to learn a thing or two from the documentary.

“First of all, it’s just beautifully made. It’s entertaining. It’s funny. It’s gonna captivate you, and it’s just such incredibly valuable information. No matter who you are, no matter how you identify,” he told the news outlet.

“And I think it’s [full of] interesting facts that you can’t believe you didn’t know before, but it’s also the ripple effect of conversation that comes from watching this,” he continued.

“What are the impacts of censorship, and what are the impacts of censorship on art and science and all facets of our society?” Page added.

The Actor Hopes To Help The Trans Cause

Page has previously spoken about how he hopes coming out and sharing his own journey will help bring more visibility to the trans community and push their cause.

“When I’m walking down the street, and young people come up to me, it means the world to me,” he told People Magazine in 2023. “Them being themselves, having the courage to say, ‘This is who I am, and I’m gonna live authentically.’”

At the time, he also said that he had experienced so much peace and tranquility since he came out.

“It definitely feels a way that I never thought I would get to feel, and that mostly manifests in how present I feel, the ease I feel, and the ability to exist,” he said.

The Direct Of The Documentary Speaks On ‘Learning About Queerness In Nature’

The Drew Denny-directed film profiles scientists who have researched more than 1,500 animal species that engage in same sex sexual behavior and parenting, while also calling attention to how this phenomenon is widely underreported in contemporary science and research.

Denny, who also grew up queer, noted that she first got wind of the idea while reading ecologist and evolutionary biologist Joan Roughgarden’s 2004 book “Evolution’s Rainbow” several years ago.

“Learning about queerness in nature, and learning about matriarchal lesbian bonobos, and sex-changing fish, and gender-queer chimps, it’s what did it for me,” Denny said, per People. “It’s what flipped the switch finally to being like, ‘Oh, like, there isn’t anything wrong with me.’”

“I didn’t know how badly I needed that until I read that book and finally felt like, ‘Oh, I get to be here. Like I belong on Earth, no one can kick me out because of this,’” she added.