How to watch Euphoria in the US, UK and abroad
Watch the incendiary HBO drama that’s got everyone hooked, no matter where you live, with this handy roundup
Euphoria is the talk of the town. The US teen-drama premiered back in June to rapturous acclaim – and, like any good TV show, some biting think pieces.
The eight-episode series, created by Sam Levinson, is based on an Israeli miniseries of the same name. Levinson based the series partly on his own experiences as a teenager, including his battles with drug addiction.
At times hard to watch, the show is filled with drugs, sex and nudity, so it’s worth keeping that in mind before you start watching it.
Euphoria tells the story of drug-addict Rue Bennet, portrayed flawlessly by Zendaya, best known for her work in Spider-Man: Far From Home and The Greatest Showman.
It starts with her returning from rehab after having overdosed at home. Throughout the series, she grapples with issues surrounding drugs, love, sex, friendship and trauma.
Soon after its US premiere, #EuphoriaHBO trended number one in the US and number three worldwide. This is commendable, given the show stars a relatively unknown cast of teenagers, many of whom are now gaining attention because of their performances.
They include Hunter Schafer (Jules), who plays the perfect antidote to the constantly-anxious Rue. Other stars that have memorable story arcs in Euphoria are Sydney Sweeney (Cassie), Jacob Elordi (Nate), Barbie Ferreira (Kat), Maude Apatow (Lexi), Angus Cloud (Fezco) and Storm Reid (Gia).
The TV series has been generally well-received with an 8.4 rating on IMDB and an 81% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, giving HBO and Sky Atlantic yet another massive hit after Game of Thrones, Chernobyl and Big Little Lies. Not surprisingly, Euphoria was renewed for a second season in July.
The easiest TV show to compare it to would be Skins, but with a ludicrously amped-up production value (no disrespect to Skins, which was iconic in its own low-fi way).
No doubt you’ll be wanting to catch up on the show everyone is talking about. Consequently, we’ve rounded up all the platforms on which you can watch Euphoria, no matter where you’re stationed in the world. You can thank us later.
How to watch Euphoria in the UK: Now TV
One of the simplest ways to watch Euphoria is via Now TV. The hit show is available to watch on Now TV’s Entertainment Pass – prospective buyers can get a free seven-day free trial on the platform.
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After your free trial elapses, the Entertainment Pass – which gives you access to an enormous bank of world-class TV shows, including Chernobyl and Big Little Lies – costs £7.99/mth.
If you want to start watching Euphoria on Now TV, you should act fast because, at present, it’s only available until 24 October 2019.
How to watch Euphoria in the UK: Sky
Sky Customers, meanwhile, can watch Euphoria (which is currently on Sky Atlantic) on Sky Go, the online video platform that lets you watch live and on-demand content on any of your devices.
The Sky Go app is available for all Sky customers, letting you watch Euphoria and other hit TV shows on your mobile, tablet or laptop.
How to watch Euphoria in the US: HBO
US cable channel HBO provides the stateside home to Euphoria. If you’re in the US, you can watch Euphoria on the HBO Now streaming app. This is better suited to people who aren’t tied down in a cable subscription, preferring low-commitment streaming platforms such as Amazon Prime or Netflix instead.
If you’re a pre-existing HBO customer, you can make us of HBO Now’s twin service, HBO Go, an on-the-go service available for free to subscribers. Euphoria is available to watch on either HBO Now or HBO Go – as is most content that’s available under the HBO umbrella.
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How to watch Euphoria anywhere in the world: use a good VPN service
If you’re travelling abroad and want access to your regular paid-for streaming services for remote watching, you shouldn’t have to miss out. One option is to use a VPN, which will bypass geoblocks to ensure you can watch your favourite shows anywhere you are in the world. Here’s our pick of the best three.
ExpressVPN: We rated ExpressVPN our number one VPN service, so naturally this had to be at the top of the list. Boasting the fastest speeds we’ve come across, a commendable zero-logging policy and 24/7 customer support, ExpressVPN is a great shout – plus you get up to five simultaneous connections. Our readers get 49% off when they sign up to the one-month plan.
Surfshark VPN: If you’re in the market for a more affordable VPN, Surfshark has prices starting at just £1.59 a month and supports unlimited simultaneous connections, something not many other VPN services offer. It gives you access to international Netflix libraries, BBC iPlayer and torrents, and can be used for browsing on unlimited devices. Talk about bang for your buck!
NordVPN: This one’s a great all-rounder with a great emphasis on privacy. Like ExpressVPN, NordVPN has been audited by one of the Big Four firms to confirm that it doesn’t log or store any user data whatsoever. There’s a free seven-day trial if you’re on the fence and you can cancel within 30 days if you’re unhappy with the service.