HBO Releases First Teaser, Premiere Date for Euphoria Season 2

Emmy winner Zendaya returns in the first trailer for season 2 of the edgy HBO teen drama, which premieres Jan. 9.

The long wait is over for fans of HBOโ€™s ground-breaking drama Euphoria, as the show is set to return Sunday, Jan. 9, per TVLine.

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We also get our first look at season 2 in the teaser, which was tweeted out by the network.

The one minute video starts with Rue enjoying a light-hearted sing along to Frank Sinatraโ€™s โ€œCall Me Irresponsible.โ€ Of course, the fun quickly transitions into the debauchery that made the show famous, or should we say infamous.

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When we last saw Euphoria, it was during two Christmas themed specials that emotionally delved into Rue and Julesโ€™ complicated relationship. In two separate episodes, the duo examined the role past trauma played in their lives, with Rue admitting she canโ€™t forgive herself, and Jules reckoning with how her motherโ€™s addiction affects her relationship with Rue.

These two are both dealing with so much, itโ€™s going to be hard for them to find their way to a balanced, healthy friendship.

This show isnโ€™t for everyone. Itโ€™s so raw at times it can be tough to get through. However, itโ€™s really good, and features some of Zendayaโ€™s best work.

In fact, she won the Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series for her work in the first season.

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Euphoria was lauded for its depiction of Rueโ€™s struggle with addiction, but also received the usual criticism for showing teenagers living wild lives.

If you watch a teen drama on HBO, what kind of show do you think youโ€™re getting?

Considering how unpredictable season 1 was, we have absolutely no idea what to expect from Euphoria season 2. We do know that Minka Kelly (Friday Night Lights), Dominic Fike and Demetrius โ€œLil Meechโ€ Flenory Jr. (BMF) are set to join the cast.

Next up for Zendaya is her return to the Marvel Cinematic Universe as MJ in Spider-Man: No Way Home, which hits theaters Dec. 17. She can also be seen as Chani in Dune, with a sequel already in the works.

For those looking to catch up, Euphoria is available on HBO Max, with season 2 premiering Sunday, Jan. 9 on HBO.

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