Before Davy worked on “Euphoria,” she also worked on award-winning films “Moonlight” and “If Beale Street Could Talk.” Davy’s vision for “Euphoria” meant that makeup would help define each character’s persona and tell a story of their on-going personal struggles. Doniella Davy is the woman behind the magic and is responsible for masterminding each character’s signature makeup. While “Euphoria” is groundbreaking in every imaginable way, the abstract makeup looks are where the real magic happens. Not one character is static in their story and each twist in the plot is as important as the last. Kat, the “fat friend” of the clique, comes into her sexuality and transforms from a meek virgin to a cam girl dominatrix. Maddy and Nate are in an on-again-off-again toxic relationship where Nate is often physically abusive. Jules is the trans, mesmerizing-vintage-bike-riding new girl in town. Rue is fresh out of rehab and doesn’t plan to stay sober, but is struggling to immerse herself back into high school.

It’s sometimes easy to forget that these characters are just kids as they experience the dark reality of sex, drugs, and high-stakes high school drama.Season one is over, so here’s our high-level synopsis of what went down as to avoid spoilers. “Euphoria' is uniquely capable of pulling viewers into complex storylines that make us fall in love with criminals and analyze toxic relationships, all while feeling like we’re on a gnarly bender. The drama stars Zendaya as Rue, a 17-year-old recovering drug addict, Alexa Demie as Maddy the fiercely defiant popular girl, Barbie Ferreira as Kat the virgin turned dominatrix, Jacob Elordi as Nate the violent jock, and Hunter Schafer as Jules the new girl.įrom the complicated storylines to the characters, to the makeup, everything about the show is captivating.

“Euphoria' is HBO’s next big drama and we are obsessed with everything about it.

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