Are you a Cassie or a Maddie? The Depths of Media Representation & Consumption

In January 2025, a third and possibly final season of HBO’s Euphoria will begin airing. The series has changed the course of youth media drastically, creating a new dynamic for adolescents around what their lives should look like. It touches the hearts of audiences around the globe, shining a light on real, pressing issues like addiction, abuse, and the dangers of social media— but with that outreach comes huge responsibility. In the show, we see a wide variety of characters with vastly different struggles. The relatability aspect is supposed to provide the audience with a better moral compass, attempting to raise awareness so adolescents who do relate are able to see the consequences of their actions play out on screen.