Critics are quite disappointed with the new season of "Euphoria": Too many ideas, poor execution.

The third season brings a significant time jump, so the characters are no longer teenagers but adults facing more serious and darker life circumstances. At the center of the story is again Rue, played by Zendaya, whose character now delves even deeper into the dangerous world of addiction and crime.

Series creator Sam Levinson attempts to expand the narrative and show what happens to the characters after high school, but it is precisely this broader approach that draws the most criticism. Judging by critics' reactions, instead of a focused story, the season often feels scattered, with a large number of characters and parallel plots that don't always leave a strong impression.

Although the series still retains its recognizable visual style, striking direction, and atmosphere, many feel it lacks the narrative cohesion that characterized earlier seasons.

On Rotten Tomatoes, it has a rating of just 45 percent, with critics noting, among other things: "'Euphoria' may still have the shine, budget, and star power of prestige television, but it's no longer enough to hide what increasingly looks like the misogynistic fantasies of a creepy old man," "The path Levinson chooses for the third season of 'Euphoria' opens the series to its worst impulses," "If you want narrative coherence and character consistency, the third season will leave you with no expectations."

Acting remains one of the series' strongest assets, especially thanks to Zendaya, whose portrayal of Rue still carries the emotional weight of the entire story. However, even strong performances fail to fully compensate for the feeling that the season is overloaded with ideas and themes that aren't always sufficiently developed. Some plotlines feel more like attempts to shock than organic character development.

Thus, the third season leaves the impression of an ambitious but uneven continuation. While on one hand it offers a more mature look at the characters and their lives, on the other, it loses focus and narrative clarity. Critics agree that the series still has a strong identity and visual appeal, but that this installment lacks the solid structure needed to tie all its ideas together into a compelling whole.

The final season arrives on HBO on April 12.