Liputan6.com, Jakarta - The death of Nate Jacobs, one of the characters on the popular teen drama series Euphoria, has shaken fans.
This tragic incident happened in the seventh episode of the third season, titled "Rain or Shine," which premiered on May 24, 2026.
Advertisement
Nate Jacobs met a gruesome end after being kidnapped and buried alive by a gangster named Naz.
This death was triggered by a massive one million dollar debt Nate owed to Naz, stemming from a series of poor business decisions and his failed "American Dream" ambitions with Cassie.
The culmination of Nate's tragic fate was when he was bitten by a venomous rattlesnake that had slipped through the breathing tube inside his coffin.
His wife, Cassie, and even Maddy, tried desperately to save him, but they're failed.
Dramatic Details of Nate Jacobs' Death
Nate Jacobs' death in Euphoria season three was depicted in a highly dramatic and brutal manner.
Prior to this fatal incident, Nate had faced various complex issues, including a significant debt and the incident of losing a toe and a finger earlier in the season.
He was kidnapped, forced into a coffin, and then buried alive by the gangster Naz.
Although a breathing tube was provided for him, fate had other plans when a venomous rattlesnake slipped through the tube and bit him to death.
Rescue efforts by his wife, Cassie, who attempted to raise a ransom within 72 hours, and the help of Maddy from Alamo, proved fruitless.
When the coffin was finally opened, Nate's body was found bloated and decomposing, adding to the horror of his finale.
Fan Reactions and Euphoria Creators' Explanations
Nate Jacobs' death sparked a wave of mixed reactions among Euphoria fans on social media.
Many expressed shock and engaged in intense discussion, with some praising the series' courage in taking emotionally devastating narrative risks.
However, many also criticized the excessive violence and the chaotic storylines of the third season.
Although Nate was a character often hated for his manipulative actions, some viewers expressed sympathy for his brutal end, while others found his death too disturbing.
Euphoria creator Sam Levinson explained that he wanted to give Nate "karma" in a gruesome and anxiety-inducing way.
The idea of burying Nate alive was inspired by his favorite movie, "The Candy Snatchers," while the idea of rattlesnakes came to him while driving through Los Angeles.
Levinson added that Nate Jacobs' death served to raise the stakes in the harsh world the characters navigate in Season 3.
Jacob Elordi's Response and the Future of the Series
Jacob Elordi, the actor who plays Nate Jacobs, described his character's death as a "cool way to go" and a "bittersweet" way to leave the series.
He acknowledged that Nate had made many mistakes and dark choices, so seeing it all end this way was "cool."
Elordi also shared his experience filming the scene in a coffin with real snakes, including rattlesnakes and boa constrictors.
Despite the terrifying sound, he described the experience as "quite peaceful," despite the snakes rattling around him.
The third season of Euphoria premiered on April 12, 2026, after a four-year hiatus since the second season.
The season consisted of eight episodes and was scheduled to conclude on May 31, 2026, with the story taking place five years after the second season.