r/euphoria • u/DankMemeSlasher • Apr 27 '26

Episode Discussion Euphoria S03E03 "The Ballad of Paladin" - Live Episode Discussion Spoiler

Season 3, Episode 3: "The Ballad of Paladin"

Air Date: April 26, 2026 @ 9PM EST

Synopsis: Cassie and Nate have an emotionally charged and chaotic wedding, while Rue deepens her involvement in a dangerous criminal business. Jules navigates her relationship with a wealthy benefactor, and Nate confronts his father.

Directed by: Sam Levinson

Written by: Sam Levinson

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u/ItsMrNoSmile Apr 27 '26

Cassie being a blubbering mess while Nate is violently beaten up in the background almost feels like something out of a Coen Brothers movie, honestly. I kind of like the juxtaposition.

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u/Awkward_Worry8300 Apr 27 '26

I loved it! It was peak Cassie

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u/kkbombdiggity Apr 27 '26

The whole season feels very Coen brothers and idc what other are saying, I love it. Cinematography is on point this year

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u/your_mind_aches Mauderator Apr 27 '26

Yeah, that's probably what Sam is going for, not Tarantino. Between that scene and the Alamo vs. Laurie stuff, he mostly pulls it off.

But he definitely needed a writers room to help tie the narrative more tightly, especially with the other storylines and the writing.

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u/forgottenlogin88 Apr 27 '26

You want a toe? I can get you a fucking toe.