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Euphoria Reveals Fate of Zendaya's Rue After Season 3 Cliffhanger
Nika King is euphoric over her HBO show cameo—but not in the way you'd expect.
The Euphoria actress—who plays mom Leslie Bennett to Zendaya's Rue Bennett character—couldn't help but laugh when she realized that her highly-anticipated season three return had been greatly reduced, resulting in an onscreen appearance that lasted mere seconds during the May 17 episode.
“I just watched the episode that I’ve been promoting all week—and my mom over here is clowning me," King quipped in an Instagram video posted shortly after the broadcast. "She said the internet waited all this time for me to just say one line."
Indeed, King only had four words in the episode. While Leslie was the one who called Rue on the phone, the scene was largely shot from the perspective of Zendaya's character as she sat alone in a church.
After delivering a powerful speech about redemption to her mom, who she's been estranged from due to her drug addiction, the embattled high school graduate bid farewell as her mother responded, "I love you, Rue."
The scene then cut to Leslie at the Bennett family home, staring wistfully out the window as she hung up the phone.
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For King, the 10-second appearance made her "glad" to have a sense of humor. As the 47-year-old quipped in her reaction video, "You better be glad I've got thick skin."
But Leslie's part could be expanded later on in the season. After all, drug lord henchman Bishop (Darrell Britt-Gibson) made a veiled threat to Rue about her mom, saying, "It’d be real awkward if I lied to your mother, Leslie. Nice lady. Told her how well you're doing."
King first appeared on Euphoria in 2019, when the series debuted on HBO. She continued to make appearances throughout season two, which aired in 2022 before production took a three-year break.
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During the lengthy hiatus, King poked fun at her "need" for the show's return given her financial situation.
"I haven’t paid my rent in six months, and Zendaya’s over in Paris at Fashion Week. I’m like, ‘B---h, come home! I need you!'" she joked during a 2024 stand-up routine. "I haven’t booked nothing since Euphoria."
Euphoria's season three finale is set to air May 31. HBO has not announced if there'll be a fourth season.
To find out what TV shows got renewed or canceled this year, read on.
Apple TV+
RENEWED: Margo's Got Money Troubles
The Apple TV freshman comedy series starring Elle Fanning will return for season two.
Netflix
ENDING: The Lincoln Lawyer
Court will be adjourned for the Manuel Garcia-Rulfo, with the Netflix legal drama's fifth season serving as its last.
Netflix
RENEWED: Quarterback
Netflix's docuseries following the NFL's top-tier athletes will return for season three.
Netflix
RENEWED: Love Is Blind
Love Is Blind is shipping out to Boston.
Netflix confirmed the series—which premiered on the streamer in 2020—has been renewed for season 11, set in the Massachusetts capital.
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RENEWED: Running Point
Kate Hudson's sports comedy scored a slam dunk with season three renewal.
Netflix
RENEWED: Big Mistakes
Dan Levy's Netflix comedy will take fans on another wild ride during season two.
Netflix
RENEWED: My Life With the Walter Boys
The coming-of-age series was renewed for season four at Netflix.
Kareem Black/Bravo via Getty Images
RENEWED: Summer House
See the fallout from Amanda Batula, West Wilson and Ciara Miller's love triangle scandal continue to play out when the hit Bravo series returns for season 11.
Courtesy FOX
CANCELED: So You Think You Can Dance
Nearly two years after the 18th season of So You Think You Can Dance aired, Fox president Rob Wade confirmed, per Variety, "there’s no plans to order another season."
However, the network noted it had not completely shut off the music, with Wade adding, "We’ve had conversations about it, but nothing formal."
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RENEWED: The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City
Get excited, baby gorgeous. Utah's iconic Housewives are returning for season seven on Bravo.
Bravo
RENEWED: Below Deck Down Under
Bravo is setting sail on season five of the travel reality show.
Courtesy FOX
CANCELED (FOR NOW): So You Think You Can Dance
The dance competition series' fate hangs in the air following season 18, as Fox Television President Rob Wade confirmed in May that "right now, there’s no plans to order another season."
Bravo
RENEWED: Wife Swap: The Real Housewives Edition
A new batch of Real Housewives stars will switch places with real-life moms when season two premieres on Bravo.
Bravo/NBCUniversal
RENEWED: Southern Charm
These Charmers aren't going anywhere. Charleston's beloved socialites will spill more sweet tea during season 13 on Bravo.
Oxygen
RENEWED: Killer Grannies
Oxygen's true-crime series hosted by June Squibb will document more murderous grandmas during season two.
Bravo
RENEWED: Married to Medicine
Bravo's long-running reality series was renewed for lucky number season 13.
Bravo
RENEWED: The Valley: Persian Style
Buckle up for more drama when season two debuts.
FX
ENDING: The Bear
Goodbye, chef. FX announced the culinary drama's upcoming fifth season will be its last.
Oxygen
RENEWED: The Death Investigator With Barbara Butcher
Oxygen's true crime series will be back for season two.
Oxygen/NBCUniversal
RENEWED: Prosecuting Evil With Kelly Siegler
Kelly Siegler will be back on the case when season three debuts on Oxygen.
Bravo/NBCUniversal
RENEWED: Top Chef
Bravo is cooking up more culinary competition because Top Chef will be back for season 24.
Disney
RENEWED: Scrubs
ABC's revival of the medical comedy will return for season two.
Netflix
RENEWED: Stranger Things: Tales From '85
The animated spinoff will investigate new supernatural mysteries in Hawkins during season two.
Amazon MGM Studios
RENEWED & ENDING: From
The Sci-Fi horror series starring Harold Perrineau will return for a fifth and final season on MGM+.
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CANCELED: Law & Order: Organized Crime
The Law & Order spinoff starring Christopher Meloni was canceled by NBC and Peacock following five seasons.
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RENEWED: Sheriff Country
The sheriffs are back on duty when season two debuts.
Mark Schafer/CBS
RENEWED: CIA
CBS' top CIA agents will be back on the case when they return for another season.
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RENEWED: Elsbeth
Carrie Preston's quirky alter-ego will return with the CBS show's fourth season.
Darko Sikman/CBS
RENEWED: Tracker
Justin Hartley's drama has been renewed for a fourth season by CBS.
Sonja Flemming/CBS
RENEWED: Matlock
The Kathy Bates-led drama will take on more legal cases during season three.
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