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I was in a coffee shop in Coalville, Utah when the trailer for Euphoria's third season dropped, prompting a flurry of excitement from its young staff. "But why did it take so long?" a barista asked, an excellent question that Rebecca Ford has answered for that skeptical Utahn (and the rest of us). The factors are more complicated than you might think!

If you're struggling to remember where we left the show's group of young adults, Chris Murphy has a quick primer to get you up to speed—and Rebecca also has a report from this week's star-studded LA premiere.

But if Euphoria isn't your bag, our Little Gold Men podcast has an overview of Emmys contenders, including The Pitt (which ends its second season this week) and Hacks (which returned to HBO on April 9). Prefer televised sports to drama or comedy? As the 2026 Masters at Augusta National concludes today, take a look back at David Owen's long read on how it all began.

EVE BATEY,
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Why We Had to Wait So Long for a New Season of Euphoria

BY REBECCA FORD

After a four-year hiatus that included tragic loss and tension between the cast and creator Sam Levinson, HBO’s hit finally returns Sunday night.

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The Ultimate Guide to Euphoria Season 3

BY CHRIS MURPHY

Can’t remember where we left Rue and the crew? VF is here to help. Plus, what we’d like to see unfold this season.

LITTLE GOLD MEN

The Imminent Emmys Showdown: The Pitt vs. Hacks

BY REBECCA FORD

The two returning champs are clear front-runners, but shows like Pluribus and The Comeback could make for strong competition this year. Plus, an introduction to the best shows coming to a TV near you.

If You Don't Know Anitta from Brazil, You're About To

BY EVE BATEY

The singer, dancer, actor, songwriter, and occasional television host was Saturday Night Live's first-ever Brazilian musical guest.

Harrison Ford Recounts His Struggles With Depression

BY ALESSIA FERRI

The Shrinking star would “get up out of my single bed, go to a phone, order a pizza, go back and lay down in bed until the pizza came” for days on end.