Zendaya: Why She Knew Rue Would Survive Season 1’s Finale

• Zendaya spoke with Insider to discuss her Emmy-winning role in Season 2 as Rue “Euphoria.”
• Rue was the one who would make it through season 1, according to the star. “more seasons to do.”
• Zendaya stated that the audience is Zendaya. “brutal”It is quite distressing to see Rue make such bad decisions repeatedly.

Zendaya claimed that Rue Bennett, Zendaya’s character, would make it to the dramatic finale of season one. “Euphoria” alive — unlike fans who worried the HBO series’ main character was dead.

“We knew she was gonna survive because I have more seasons to do,” Zendaya told Insider, referencing how the gritty teen drama, which premiered in June 2019, It was renewedThe following month.

The finale was released in August. It shows Rue ending her three-month streak and reuniting with Jules Vaughn. Hunter Schafer, with whom Rue had a quick relationship at the beginning of the season.

Rue, distraught, returns home, and a mesmerizing fantasy sequence ensues. Zendaya PerformsLabrinth’s track “All For Us.”She steps out to find a large, maroon-colored choir surrounding her.

They lift her up into the air. After Rue climbs to top of the group, Rue looks up at sky and falls backwards. Many fans wonder if Rue is still alive after she has survived a drug overdose.

Until a special bridge episode in early December 2020, viewers didn’t have the chance to see the teen addicted again.

Rue is shown to be alive following her season one finale relapse. For nearly an hour, she meets Ali (Colman Dominico), her NA sponsor. Ali spends his time trying to give wisdom to the teenager while also sharing details about himself and his struggles with addiction.

Schafer and another episode of the special series were released in January 2021. “Euphoria” showrunner Sam Levinson.

It is told from Jules’ point of view over the Christmas holiday. She recounts her story and how it was during a session she had with a therapist (played here by Lauren Weedman). Rue and Jules briefly reunite in the final episode.

These two episodes were not part season one or two and were intended to act as a bridge for viewers who were unable to watch the new season due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Zendaya was’very happy’ to have the opportunity film these extra episodes. It laid the foundation for season 2.

“I think it expanded upon not just Rue’s sobriety and Rue’s story of addiction and the beautiful work that was done by Colman in that episode, but also with Jules and giving greater insight into Jules’ side of the story, the “Spider-Man has no way home” star said.

“Often, Rue is the main narrator and — as she said — is not always reliable in that way,” Zendaya added. “This was very nice. It also provided us with comfort and understanding. Rue is always there for us. But, she still has a lot to do.”

On the season two premiere of “”Euphoria” was released Sunday night. Rue and Jules meet at a New Years Eve party.

Both characters confess that they have missed each other. Rue, following Ali’s diner conversation, says that she would like to be in a romantic relationship with Jules. As the clock strikes midnight, they are able to kiss.

Season 2 trailer suggests that Rue’s blissful relationship to Jules will be tested by her relapse.

The TrailerRue tells Fez (Angus Cloud), her friend, about an incident. “amazing plan”A suitcase of drugs is used to transport the teen, who then runs through traffic. New characters are glimpsed as well.

“She thinks that she knows what’s best for herself and in the beginning of the season, we give her everything she says that she could ever want, but we all know that you can’t have your cake and eat it too,”Zendaya, who was nominated for an Emmy for her portrayal Rue, stated.

“And that ultimately, what she’s doing is hurting herself and it’s eventually going to implode,”She continued. “We know that. It’s just about how long she can get away with it until eventually, something happens.”

Zendaya stated that the audience is Zendaya. “brutal”As Rue struggles with addiction, you can see different facets of her life fall apart.

“It’s painful to watch because you just want them to make the right decisions so bad, you know?”She said. “But they’re kids. And it happens that way.”

“Euphoria,”Also starring Hunter Schafer, Jacob Elordi, the series airs Sunday nights at 9 PM. ET on HBO.