Warning: Spoilers for Euphoria S3E7
Euphoria has never exactly been a calm ride, but Season 3 has pushed things into even more intense territory.
The latest episode has thrust Nate Jacobs, played by Jacob Elordi, back into the spotlight. His storyline hits a dramatic turning point, prompting fans to reconsider everything they thought they knew about him.
Whether you loved him, hated him, or just couldn't look away, Nate has always been one of the show's most talked-about characters.
Now, with his fate sealed in a shocking sequence involving a snake bite while buried alive, viewers are not just reacting to the moment itself but revisiting his entire journey. From a high school athlete with a tightly controlled image to a deeply complicated figure caught in chaos, Nate's arc has become one of the most dissected in the series.
Inside Nate Jacobs' Shocking Exit Scene
In the latest episode, Nate Jacobs meets a dramatic end after being bitten by a snake while buried alive, marking a dark and symbolic conclusion to his storyline. The scene has quickly become one of the season's standout moments, largely due to its unsettling setup and emotional weight.
Elordi, who portrays Nate, spoke about the episode in a post-show HBO segment. According to Page Six, he called the ending a 'cool way to go' for the character. He described Nate as someone who had made many mistakes and taken numerous dark turns, suggesting the storyline had been building toward a moment like this.
He also shared some behind-the-scenes detail about filming, recalling how physically restricted the setup felt, with limited movement once inside the enclosed space.
Despite the intensity of the scene, Elordi described the experience as unexpectedly calm once filming was underway. He noted that it felt 'quite peaceful' in its own strange way.
Series creator Sam Levinson has also spoken about the intention behind Nate's final storyline, explaining his interest in exploring ideas of consequence and audience expectation.
'I know what the audience wants in terms of justice or karma, and with that in mind, I always think, "Well, how can I give it to them?"', Levinson stated. He added: 'How can I give them what they want, but make it so horrific and anxiety-inducing that by the time it happens, the audience isn't so sure they wanted it?'
Fan Reactions: Did 'Euphoria' Do Justice to Nate Jacobs?
As expected, fans haven't been quiet about Nate Jacobs' exit. Social media has been full of mixed reactions, with many viewers revisiting earlier seasons to make sense of how his character reached this point.
There's been a lot of debate about how this season handled its characters more broadly.
Some fans feel Nate's arc still had more to offer, pointing out that earlier seasons hinted at layers of complexity that were never fully explored. One user wrote: 'I feel like we never even scratched the surface of Nate's character ... Unfortunately the character we saw this season just wasn't Nate.'
There are some viewers who felt that Nate's storyline lost some of its original intensity. Yet others argued that his downfall was always part of the show's trajectory.
A comment read: 'I really don't like how Nate was such a strong and hateful character and then he turned into a weak and passive husk of himself ... Nate was a horrible dude but this season kinda killed him from the beginning.'
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Revisiting His Style Arc: From School Jock to High Fashion Edge
Beyond the drama, Nate's wardrobe has always quietly told its own story.
In Season 1, his style was firmly rooted in the classic high school jock look. Think crewneck sweatshirts, skinny jeans, polo shirts, white sneakers, and a generally clean-cut, preppy vibe. Everything about it reinforced control, discipline, and image.
Season 2 softened things slightly. He was dressed in long-sleeve pullovers, hooded sweatshirts, and muted basics, reflecting a more withdrawn and unsettled version of the character.
That wardrobe signals that he is still the same person, but carrying a heavier emotional weight. It feels less polished, mirroring a character becoming increasingly complicated and less predictable.
By Season 3, Nate's style had taken a noticeably sharper turn. Outfits leaned into more structured, fashion-forward pieces. These include tailored shirts, denim jackets, suede layers, and formalwear.
High-end influences became more visible, with touches of Bottega Veneta-inspired minimalism and luxury styling that gave his character a more adult, curated edge. It wasn't just clothing—it felt like a visual reflection of transformation, control, and identity all colliding at once.
Nate Jacobs: A Character Hard to Forget
Nate Jacobs has always been one of those characters who divides opinion in a very specific way. People don't just watch him, they analyse him.
His journey through Euphoria has been marked by conflict, tension, and constant reinvention, making him a central figure in the show's emotional push and pull.
With his storyline now reaching a dramatic endpoint in Season 3, audiences are left looking back at everything that led here. From his early days as a seemingly composed teenager to his final appearance in one of the series' most intense sequences, Nate's arc continues to generate conversation about character development, storytelling choices, and the blurred line between style and identity.
And if there's one thing Euphoria consistently proves, it's that no character ever really disappears from the conversation. They just evolve into something people keep debating.
