Did Euphoria just kill off Rue Bennett in that shocking cliffhanger?
The latest episode of Euphoria left fans in suspense over Rue Bennett’s fate. Episode 5 ended with the character buried up to her neck and Alamo Brown approaching with a weapon. The show’s third season continues to air weekly on HBO and HBO Max.
In the closing moments of Euphoria Season 3, episode 5, Rue Bennett (played by Zendaya) is shown in grave danger. Alamo Brown’s henchmen bury her up to her neck in the desert, leaving her helpless. The scene then cuts to Brown riding towards her on horseback, wielding a polo mallet—an ominous sign of his intent.
The tension builds further with the release of the episode 6 trailer. A tolling bell opens the preview, a sound often linked to funerals. No footage of Rue appears in the trailer, adding to speculation about her survival. However, a separate Season 3 trailer from March 30 confirms she lives, showing her injured but alive. Rue is later seen returning to Laurie’s farm in the trailer, warning her, *'Alamo tried to kill me, and he's gonna do the same to you.'* The original Israeli *Euphoria* miniseries featured a character named Rue who died from an overdose, but the American adaptation has taken a different path.
New episodes of Euphoria Season 3 premiere every Sunday at 9 p.m. ET on HBO and HBO Max. While the latest episode leaves Rue’s immediate fate unclear, earlier trailers confirm she survives the attack. The show’s narrative continues to unfold with high stakes for its main characters.
