AceShowbiz - Sam Levinson, the creator of Euphoria, has issued a stark warning to fans of the HBO drama: do not delay watching the final two episodes of season three. Speaking at a special screening event in Santa Monica, Levinson urged viewers to tune in the moment the episodes drop to avoid having major plot points spoiled.

The writer-director joined filmmaker Jason Reitman for a conversation and screening hosted by the American Cinematheque at the Aero Theatre on Wednesday night. The event featured a double bill of Euphoria's sixth episode of season three, titled "Stand Still and See," alongside the classic Clint Eastwood film Dirty Harry, which Levinson cited as a key inspiration for the episode.

During the nearly half-hour discussion, Levinson teased details about the season's final two installments, praised composer Hans Zimmer, and delved into the season's thematic exploration of faith. But his most pointed advice was reserved for the show's audience.

"If you're not watching episodes seven and eight live — the moment they drop — they will get spoiled," Levinson said, declining to offer further specifics. "There's some big things that happen."

Levinson did not hold back in his assessment of the current season. After Reitman and Levinson watched the sixth episode alongside the crowd, the creator declared, "Knowing where it goes in seven and eight, I think this is hands down our best season."

He singled out the season finale for particular praise. "I think particularly episode eight reaches a level of poignancy that I could only dream of when I was first working on this show," Levinson continued. He connected the emotional depth of the finale to the religious imagery and symbolism woven throughout the sixth episode. "I think that there's a lot to learn from religion, and also just on a purely graphic level in terms of cinematography and imagery, it's filled with such mythic images that it's inspiring."

Levinson and Reitman also took a moment to celebrate the contributions of composer Hans Zimmer, who served as the sole composer for season three following a widely publicized exit by Labrinth. The two composers were originally set to collaborate on the project. "Hans Zimmer has been such a blessing because we needed about four and a half hours of music for this season and what he was able to do in such a cohesive way over multiple different genres," Levinson said. "It's astounding and I'm so proud of it."

The conversation also turned to the long-standing creative partnership between Levinson and Reitman. The two recalled a memorable early exchange when Levinson showed Reitman a rough cut of the Euphoria pilot episode. "If you have a rough cut of anything and you need notes, Jason Reitman is the person," Levinson told the crowd.

Levinson recounted the screening in vivid detail. "I bring the pilot over to his house and press play we get maybe 45 seconds into it. He goes, 'Pause it. What the fuck is that line of voiceover there? That doesn't make any sense. What's wrong with the music?'" Levinson continued. "He paused it every 30 seconds until about minute 12, ripped me to shreds, and then sat there silently for the rest of it and turned to me and goes, 'Well, the problem's just the first 12 minutes. The rest of it's great.'"

The event highlighted the deep connection between the two filmmakers, with Levinson crediting Reitman's early notes for helping shape the series. The American Cinematheque double feature also underscored how Levinson drew from classic cinema — specifically the gritty, tense atmosphere of Dirty Harry — to inform the direction of "Stand Still and See."

With only two episodes remaining in season three, Levinson's warning carries significant weight for the show's massive fanbase. The creator's confidence in the season's quality, paired with his insistence on immediate viewing, suggests that the finale will deliver major revelations and emotional payoffs. As the countdown to the final episodes begins, Levinson's message is clear: do not wait.

Fans who have followed the intense, visually stunning journey of Euphoria through its third season can expect a conclusion that Levinson believes represents the show's finest work. The combination of Zimmer's sweeping score, the season's religious and mythic imagery, and the high-stakes narrative promises a finale that the creator hopes will leave a lasting impact. For now, the only instruction is to watch live — or risk having the surprises ruined.