AceShowbiz - Euphoria never holds back, and its third season continues to shock viewers with intense and unexpected developments. One of the most talked-about moments centers around the fate of Nate Jacobs (Jacob Elordi), whose future was left uncertain after a brutal confrontation following his wedding to Cassie Howard (Sydney Sweeney).

Fans were left questioning if Nate survived the violent encounter or if his story had come to a tragic end. Here, we break down everything known about Nate’s fate as of episode 7 in season 3. Warning: Spoilers ahead for season 3, episode 7 of Euphoria.

In episode 3, the storyline builds up to Nate and Cassie's tumultuous wedding day. The ceremony, intended as a rare moment of calm, quickly devolves into chaos driven by underlying tensions. As the wedding reception progresses, Nate becomes the focal point of escalating conflict.

While Cassie dreams of a perfect, extravagant wedding, she soon discovers that her new husband is not who she thought he was. It comes to light that Nate owes a significant amount of money to Naz (Jack Topalian), who exposes Nate’s lies in front of everyone, leading to a heated confrontation where Cassie vocally expresses her anger.

After the ceremony, Nate tries to make amends, promising Cassie a memorable night. However, their arrival at home turns violent as Naz and his accomplice ambush the couple. The situation deteriorates quickly, with Naz even striking Cassie in the face, causing her to bleed and cry over her ruined wedding night—her primary concern rather than Nate’s wellbeing.

The assault on Nate is merciless. He is beaten to the ground and, in a shocking moment, Naz and his partner sever Nate’s pinky toe. This gruesome act leaves viewers questioning if Nate will survive the aftermath.

The closing scenes of episode 3 imply a grim outcome for Nate, but the show deliberately leaves his fate ambiguous. The camera lingers on Nate’s battered form without confirming his death, maintaining suspense around his character’s survival.

However, it is revealed that Nate does not die immediately after episode 3. His death occurs in episode 7, where he is buried alive in a coffin by Naz. The original plan was to keep him trapped underground for 72 hours as leverage for a million-dollar debt owed by Cassie. The situation takes a fatal turn when a rattlesnake slithers down the breathing pipe and bites Nate, resulting in his death.

Naz’s storyline also concludes violently. He does not escape justice, as Alamo (Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje) fatally shoots him in episode 7, closing this dark chapter of the show.

For those following season 3 of Euphoria, new episodes continue to release weekly on HBO every Sunday. The schedule for the remaining episodes is as follows:

• 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

The tense and often brutal narrative of Euphoria season 3 continues to redefine the characters’ journeys, with Nate’s shocking demise marking a pivotal moment that will ripple through the remaining episodes.

This article is based on reporting originally published by HollywoodLife.