*This article contains spoilers for Euphoria.*
Whenever Euphoria is the talk of the internet, everyone across social media is sent into a frenzy. This show isn’t your typical drama series. In fact, it gave us plenty of outstanding performances from the cast, especially Zendaya’s brilliant portrayal of Rue.
Euphoria is known as a bold and moving force among Gen Z, encouraging endless discussions and fan theories along the way. It constantly leaves viewers asking questions and connecting the dots. That’s what keeps the fandom alive.
For what it’s worth, I don’t want to keep you waiting. There may be no more Euphoria in the future (I know, it’s bittersweet), but fans have come up with plenty of theories that make the show’s world even more fascinating. Some are surprisingly convincing, while others are completely unhinged—but they’re all worth talking about.
The Most Unhinged ‘Euphoria’ Fan Theories
1. Lexi Howard Wrote Euphoria
It’s interesting to consider how Lexi was always writing on her laptop throughout the series. It could be that she was drafting the story herself, symbolizing the way we saw the show unfold on our screens. This theory gained traction after season 2, where Lexi wrote a play about the lives of her friends and family with remarkable accuracy and attention to detail.
It also supports the idea that Lexi never suffered the same fate as her friends, who were constantly fighting to survive. She never really caught up in danger, and no one ever seemed to target or harm her. Perhaps it’s because she was the one creatively bringing everything to life.
Lexi may come across as modest, but she also has a strategic mindset that makes fans believe she could have been the one behind the story. While this wasn’t actually the case, the pattern was convincing enough for fans to connect her passion for writing with her fascination for the people around her, making it easy to imagine she turned their lives into a story.
2. Nate Jacobs Killed His Third Brother
This theory might go off the rails, but let’s admit it—no one really knows what happened to Nate’s other brother. Reddit user u/gfrias believes the third brother may have been killed by Nate in a fit of rage, with their parents keeping it a secret.
There’s one scene where Cal says, “I mean, we all have secrets,” before taking the family photo and walking away. That line may support the theory, hinting that there’s something much darker behind the missing brother. It also raises the question of why another brother appears in the family photo but is never mentioned again.
Considering Nate’s violent nature and abusive behavior toward Maddy, some fans believe the theory isn’t completely impossible. Others argue it’s simply a continuity error or production mistake, and Sam Levinson never gave viewers an answer to the mystery.
Even Jacob Elordi admitted he didn’t know who the missing brother was supposed to be. Whatever the truth is, there simply isn’t enough evidence to prove this theory. Still, it’s one that made the rounds online and continues to puzzle fans.
3. Rue’s Narration Was Based on Her Memoir
As the narrator of the show, Rue could actually be telling the story through her memoir. Every character’s backstory is presented through Rue’s perspective, blending their experiences with her own. Looking back at Lexi’s play in season 2, it’s easy to compare the way Rue narrates her friends’ lives with how Lexi added creative touches to make the story more entertaining.
Some fans also believe Rue sat down with Lexi to recount everything that happened, with Lexi writing it all down for her. Their relationship works so well as storytellers that it’s easy to imagine one helping the other, leading many to believe the memoir could also reflect Lexi’s writing.
It’s easy to imagine that every narration from Rue comes directly from those memoir pages. However, there isn’t enough evidence to suggest Lexi added her own perspective. The clues supporting this theory are still pretty slim.
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4. Nate Was Funding Jules’ High-Rise Apartment
This theory by u/gatafina is so convincing it almost feels like the rent is due. Was Nate struggling financially because he was secretly supporting Jules?
After Cassie requested her dream wedding floral arrangements, Nate admitted he couldn’t afford them. He even turned down the idea of using Cassie’s OF account to help pay for everything.
What’s even more interesting is that in season 3, The Ballad of Paladin, Nate unexpectedly interacts with Jules. Their secretive relationship has led some fans to believe he’s still connected to her—or simply wants to maintain control over her. That’s what makes the theory seem believable.
Some fans also believe Nate was drowning in debt while trying to keep the family business afloat. Instead of putting borrowed money back into the construction business, the theory suggests he was secretly using it to pay for Jules’ apartment.
However, this theory has since been debunked. The person actually paying for Jules’ stylish apartment was her official sugar daddy, Ellis, played by Sam Trammell. Poor Nate.
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5. Alamo Manipulated Big Eddy
Fans have debated whether Eddy secretly worked for the DEA or if he just chose to walk away from Alamo. However, the most convincing theory suggests he stopped being one of Alamo’s trusted men after the van incident.
Reddit user u/CompleteSomewhere36 explained that Alamo remained hostile toward Eddy after he failed to protect the safe during the raid. He blamed Eddy for what happened. According to the theory, Eddy believed the drugs were still hidden inside the van and delivered it to Laurie, only for the DEA to raid it and find nothing. Fans believe this was Alamo’s punishment, and that he didn’t care whether Eddy ended up arrested—or even killed.
6. Rue Was An Unreliable Narrator
A lot of what we saw in Euphoria may be true, while some parts could be only partly accurate. Without Rue’s narration, how do we really know what happened? There may be inconsistencies in the way events were told, making Rue both our guide and someone whose perspective we constantly had to question.
Her drug use could have clouded her memory, distorted certain events, or caused her to miss important details.
Some fans argued that whenever Rue was high, her judgment couldn’t be trusted. But it’s hard to completely dismiss her version of events. After all, she boldly exposed Cassie and Nate’s relationship in front of Maddy—and she was right.
Cassie calling her a “drug addict” may have been an attempt to discredit her, but overall, Rue didn’t lie. She was spitting facts!
7. Cassie Was Using Maddy All Along
Maddy helped Cassie rebrand, grow her audience, and earn a million bucks. She risked everything to help Cassie become successful. Their sisterhood continued to grow, building on the bond they had since they were young.
But finding out that Cassie deleted her OF account left Maddy mad. Reuniting with someone you’ve known for so long gave them a chance to start over and move forward with a positive outlook. And when Cassie messed things up again, Maddy didn’t hold back, pushing her to get it together.
Although we didn’t really see any evidence that Cassie was using Maddy, their sisterhood was so strong that they always found their way back to each other and fought battles together until the very end.
8. Magick Had Built-In Camera Around Her Neck Brace
We’ve all been asking the same question: Why was Rosalia wearing that neck brace the entire time? Was she hiding something?
Apparently, she was involved in an accident that severely injured her neck. However, the way she carried herself throughout the series led some fans to believe there was more to the story. Supposedly, she kept the brace on to strengthen her lawsuit and receive compensation.
But some fans weren’t buying it. They noticed the flower in the center of the brace resembled a hidden camera, leading to theories she was secretly gathering evidence to expose Alamo’s operation.
There aren’t many scenes to expand on this theory, but it’s certainly an interesting catch. More than anything, what stood out was her defiance.
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9. Rue Was Dead The Entire Time
Many fans pointed out that Rue narrated the story in the past tense, leading them to believe she may have been dead since season 1. Everything she told us already happened and it was her story from beginning to end.
One fan on TikTok suggested that Rue’s “seven minutes” sequence foreshadowed her death. The dreamlike feeling when she visited the house, her reaching for her mother’s hand only to end up embraced by her father, all seemed to hint that this was her final moment. Some also noticed that the narration faded during these scenes, suggesting that the fentanyl stopped her from speaking as she slipped into the afterlife. Others even compared it to the Titanic recreation during the bow scene, with Rue as Jack and Jules as Rose.
It’s quite haunting to think that Rue was telling the story from beyond the grave all along.
10. Angel Was Cooperating With the DEA
There’s a theory that Angel never actually died and was rescued by the DEA instead. She was supposedly taken to rehab by Alamo, but fans believe something much more sinister happened.
Some viewers noticed that the car outside looked identical to a DEA vehicle, leading them to believe Angel escaped with the agents. They may have recruited her to provide information and act as an insider on the operation she once worked for.
The theory gains a little more support when Magick later tells Rue that Angel escaped from rehab, making the idea seem at least somewhat plausible.
11. Laurie’s I.D Collection Was Evidence Against Alamo
One question that immediately came to mind was why Laurie had all those IDs locked away in her safe.
In Season 3, Kitty Likes to Dance, the Silver Slipper was stormed by armed men who stole all the money from Alamo’s safe. Some fans believe they may have taken the IDs as well. This connects with episode 7, when Rue and Faye discover the collection, including Angel’s ID.
Was Laurie holding evidence against Alamo? Despite their complicated relationship, some believe they were still involved in secret negotiations and exchanges. It also raises the possibility that the rehab operation wasn’t a place for recovery at all, but something much darker.
At the end of the day, it’s all about power, leverage, and knowing who to trust—even in the most dangerous situations.
12. Maddy Was Going to Die
Some fans predicted that Maddy was heading toward a tragic end after she became involved with Alamo. This theory suggested her death was foreshadowed through symbolism. In one scene, Maddy leaned against a wall with three mounted deer heads above her.
Supporters believed this represented how she became Alamo’s prized possession—something to be displayed and controlled. It also reflected his belief that he’d never let another woman outsmart him.
At the same time, Maddy was always careful and resourceful. She knew how to protect herself and wasn’t someone who was easily fooled. That’s probably what helped her survive.
13. Bishop Was Actually the Final Boss
Despite turning against his boss, Bishop could still emerge as the series’ silent assassin and ultimately become the real mastermind after Alamo’s downfall. His calm, quiet demeanor made fans suspicious, as it often hid far more than it revealed.
Reddit user u/Free-IDK-Chicken believed Bishop wasn’t who we thought he was. While many praised him for helping Maddy, others argued he may have actually left her trapped. Perhaps he was still loyal to Alamo—or perhaps he had his own evil agendas.
14. Laurie Was Just Protecting Rue
There isn’t much reason to believe Laurie was protecting Rue. After all, she spent the previous season threatening her, and if there’s one thing Laurie has always wanted, it’s control over Rue’s life. But some theories suggest she might have been protecting Rue the whole time…
This is a highly doubtful theory considering she manipulated and constantly pushed Rue toward bad decisions. She never showed any kindness, and anything Rue received from her came with a price. Laurie was also deeply involved in trafficking, making it clear that nobody was exempt from her rules—definitely not even Rue.
15. Rue Was a Human Trafficker
Could it be that Rue was a human trafficker? This theory remains completely unproven. Instead, Rue was always portrayed as the victim. There was no scene suggesting she was involved in trafficking. Instead, she was trafficked herself and suffered terrible consequences for not being able to repay the money she owed.
There’s very little to support this theory. If anything, Rue was always shown as compassionate, and that’s exactly what we saw through her actions during the show.
Did any of these theories convince you? Let us know your thoughts in the comments! It would be rude not to.
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