*Spoilers for Euphoria season 2 episode 4 below!*
The following article includes mentions of drugs and substance abuse, which may be triggering to some. Reader discretion is advised.
Just when you think this show couldn't get more intense, it throws the audience for a loop with each episode. Euphoria season 2 has officially hit its halfway point, which means we can probably expect more drama to go down by the time the finale rolls around ono February 27. In the latest episode, Rue, Elliot, and Jules are seen attending a funeral at a church. Fans originally had theories that it may be Ali's funeral after he and Rue had a falling out, but that may not be the case. Ahead, find everything we know about the funeral scene on Euphoria.
So, whose funeral is it?
If Euphoria is known for anything, it's the fantasies and imagined sequences that East Highland residents constantly have. From Rue's musical number at the end of season 1 to Cassie's pregnancy in season 2, the possibilities are endless. In this episode, Rue has a conversation with her late father where she tells him how much she misses him. Other characters on the show like Jules and Elliot have acknowledged that this may be the reason Rue turns to drugs as a coping mechanism.
At this point in the season, we see Rue hit rock bottom as she's using her supply of drugs from Laurie instead of selling them like she said she would. She then drifts into an imagined sequence of what seems to be her own funeral, where her mom, Gia, Jules, and Elliot sit in the church stands. The singer-songwriter behind the soundtrack of the series, Labrinth, is also singing at the service, where Rue goes to give him a hug.
Was the funeral real or foreshadowing?
Again, there's no telling whether the funeral was real or merely in Rue's imagination. It could, however, be showrunner Sam Levinson's way of letting us in on something that can happen down the road. Rue is at her lowest point, having relapsed and taking harder drugs than she was before. And now, she has Elliot doing them by her side, which can be seen as a way to encourage her usage. It could very well be a case of foreshadowing what Rue's future may entail, but as of right now, there's no confirmation of whether the beloved character has crossed over to the other side.
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Sam is an assistant news editor at Cosmo, covering all things pop culture, entertainment, and celebrity news. She previously covered those same topics along with health, lifestyle, and beauty at Seventeen. When she isn't draping her cheeks in blush, you can probably find her live-tweeting awards shows or making SwiftToks.
