Euphoria Season 2 Finale Confirmed Cassie's Downfall (Can S3 Fix It?)
Warning: Spoilers ahead for Euphoria's season 2 finale!
Euphoria season 2's finale brought about Cassie's ultimate downfall after a season full of ups and downs for the eldest Howard sister, but can she be redeemed in season 3? It was clear from the beginning of Euphoria season 2 that Cassie was in trouble when Nate Jacobs (her best friend Maddy's ex-boyfriend) picked her up at a gas station to take her to a New Year's Eve party. Thus began Nate and Cassie's illicit affair, one that was unceremoniously exposed in episode 5 during Rue's intervention. The fallout of their exposed relationship played out over the last three episodes of Euphoria season 2, with Cassie having a nervous breakdown as Nate seemingly ghosted her.
From the onset of Cassie's introduction in Euphoria, one thing was made clear about the character: her unflinching desire to be loved. From her relationship with Algee Smith's McKay (who disappeared from the show at the beginning of season 2) to her relationship with her opiate-addicted father, Cassie longed to be loved by the men in her life. However, how far she would go for that love remained unclear until season 2. Betraying Maddy was a major step for the character, and Cassie constantly wrestled with the guilt she felt over potentially hurting Maddy and wanting Nate to provide the security she always longed for. This culminated in an explosive tirade in the Euphoria season 2 finale that saw Cassie interrupt her sister Lexi's play with a brutal speech that revealed more of her insecurities than anything else.
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Cassie's speech in the Euphoria season 2 finale was spurred by the fact that Nate broke up with her over Lexi's play and its hilarious
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