Why It Took So Long for ‘Euphoria’ to Return

Plus: The Ultimate Guide to Season 3

View in browser | Update preferences SUBSCRIBE FOR FULL ACCESS I was in a coffee shop in Coalville, Utah when the trailer for Euphoria's third season dropped, prompting a flurry of excitement from its young staff. "But why did it take so long?" a barista asked, an excellent question that Rebecca Ford has answered for that skeptical Utahn (and the rest of us). The factors are more complicated than you might think! If you're struggling to remember where we left the show's group of young adults, Chris Murphy has a quick primer to get you up to speed—and Rebecca also has a report from this week's star-studded LA premiere. But if Euphoria isn't your bag, our Little Gold Men podcast has an overview of Emmys contenders, including The Pitt (which ends its second season this week) and Hacks (which returned to HBO on April 9). Prefer televised sports to drama or comedy? As the 2026 Masters at Augusta National concludes today, take a look back at David Owen's long read on how it all began. EVE BATEY, EDITOR Why We Had to Wait So Long for a New Season of Euphoria BY REBECCA FORD After a four-year hiatus that included tragic loss and tension between the cast and creator Sam Levinson, HBO’s hit finally returns Sunday night. READ MORE Why this ad? Get more as a Vanity Fair subscriber Exclusive offer: Subscribe to get one month of Vanity Fair free START YOUR FREE TRIAL TELEVISION The Ultimate Guide to Euphoria Season 3 BY CHRIS MURPHY Can’t remember where we left Rue and the crew? VF is here to help. Plus, what we’d like to see unfold this season. READ MORE LITTLE GOLD MEN The Imminent Emmys Showdown: The Pitt vs. Hacks BY REBECCA FORD The two returning champs are clear front-runners, but shows like Pluribus and The Comeback could make for strong competition this year. Plus, an introduction to the best shows coming to a TV near you. READ MORE If You Don't Know Anitta from Brazil, You're About To BY EVE BATEY The singer, dancer, actor, songwriter, and occasional television host was Saturday Night Live's first-ever Brazilian musical guest. READ MORE Harrison Ford Recounts His Struggles With Depression BY ALESSIA FERRI The Shrinking star would “get up out of my single bed, go to a phone, order a pizza, go back and lay down in bed until the pizza came” for days on end. READ MORE FROM THE ARCHIVE The Men Who Made the Masters BY DAVID OWEN As the annual golf tournament draws to a close, revisit the history of the Masters in David Owen’s sports column from the March 1999 issue. READ MORE Why this ad? MORE FROM VANITY FAIR POLITICS BUSINESS HOLLYWOOD STYLE ROYALS CELEBRITY This e-mail was sent to you by VANITY FAIR. To ensure delivery to your inbox (not bulk or junk folders), please add our e-mail address, vanityfair@newsletter.vf.com, to your address book. View our Privacy Policy Unsubscribe Copyright © Condé Nast 2026. One World Trade Center, New York, NY 10007. All rights reserved.