In ‘Euphoria,’ Being Called a Pig Is Worse Than the N-Word. Sam Levinson and Adewale Akinnuoye-Adgabje Unpack Why

Apr 19, 2026 7:00pm PT In ‘Euphoria,’ Being Called a Pig Is Worse Than the N-Word. Sam Levinson and Adewale Akinnuoye-Adgabje Unpack Why

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SPOILER ALERT: This interview contains plot details from Episode 2 of “Euphoria” Season 3.

Season 3 of “Euphoria” has introduced a new friend-slash-foe for Rue (Zendaya). Played by Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje, Alamo is a strip-club mogul who rescues Rue from living her life in debt to Laurie (Martha Kelly) — but not until after he almost murdered her by placing an apple on her head and shooting it with a gun.

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