Euphoria never pulls its punches, but the latest episode of season 3 shocked viewers with its slithering conclusion. After episode 3 left Nate Jacobs‘ (Jacob Elordi) fate up in the air, fans wondered whether he died or if he survived a bloody fight following his wedding to Cassie Howard (Sydney Sweeney).
So, is Nate dead or alive in season 3? Hollywood Life breaks down what we know so far about the character’s fate. (Warning: spoilers are ahead from season 3, episode 7 of Euphoria)
What Happened at the End of Euphoria Season 3, Episode 3?
Episode 3 builds toward Nate and Cassie’s chaotic wedding. The ceremony itself, meant to be a rare moment of stability in a completely unstable world, becomes the backdrop for simmering tensions to boil out of control.
As the reception unfolds, Nate finds himself at the center of trouble. While Cassie was hoping to have the lavish wedding of her life, she finds out that her new husband is a fraud, which fans weren’t in shocked about in the slightest. Since Nate owes Naz (Jack Topalian) a hefty amount of cash, Naz exposes Nate as a liar, and Cassie confronts Nate, screaming of course.
As the newlyweds head home, Nate apologizes to his wife and vows to give her the greatest post-nuptial night ever. But that promise falls short since Naz and his henchman are waiting for the happy couple to walk over the threshold to literally pummel Nate.
Naz even clocks Cassie right in the nose, leaving her to sob and bleed uncontrollably about her wedding night being ruined. But, in classic Cassie fashion, that’s all she cares about, rather than her new husband having the life beaten out of him. After they brutalize him to the ground, Naz and his assistant cut off Nate’s pinky toe.
Does Nate Die in Euphoria Season 3?
The closing scene of episode 3 strongly suggests that Nate’s life would end, but Euphoria stops short of explicitly showing a death. Instead, the camera lingers, leaving Nate’s fate uncertain.
Whether fans are ready or not to admit it, his presence has shaped the journeys of multiple characters, including Rue Bennett (Zendaya) and Cassie (Sweeney). Nevertheless, Euphoria has never shied away from bold changes
It turns out that Nate did not die in episode 3; he dies in episode 7, which features the character being buried alive in a coffin by Naz, though the plan was just to leave him down there for 72 hours while Cassie could collect the million dollars he owed. But a rattlesnake slithers down Nate’s breathing pipe from the surface and bites him, killing the controversial character.
Naz doesn’t get away, though; Alamo (Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje) manages to fatally shoot him in episode 7.
When Do New Episodes of Euphoria Come Out? See Episode Guide
Like previous seasons, Euphoria follows a weekly release schedule on HBO. New episodes come out on Sunday nights. Here’s your full episode guide to season 3:
- Episode 1 (“Andale”) — April 12, 2026
- Episode 2 (“America My Dream”) — April 19, 2026
- Episode 3 (“The Ballad of Paladin”) — April 26, 2026
- Episode 4 (“Kitty Likes to Dance”) — May 3, 2026
- Episode 5 (“This Little Piggy”) — May 10, 2026
- Episode 6 (“Stand Still and See”) — May 17, 2026
- Episode 7 (“Rain or Shine”) — May 24, 2026
- Episode 8 (Finale) — May 31, 2026
