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‘Euphoria’: Is Nate Jacobs Dead? That Rattlesnake Moment Explained
Nate is buried alive over a $1 million debt, but a rattlesnake slips through the vent and kills him before the loan sharks can collect.
On Sunday, May 24, the Euphoria Season 3 penultimate episode 'Rain or Shine' killed off main character Nate Jacobs, with Jacob Elordi's character dying in a gruesome twist that marks a major turning point for the HBO series.
Gangster Naz kidnapped Nate Jacobs over a $1 million debt and buried him alive in a shallow grave with an air pipe. Naz demanded his wife, Sydney Sweeney's Cassie, secure the funds within 72 hours.
Cassie and Maddy enlisted Alamo to rescue Nate, and Alamo killed Naz during the standoff. However, a rattlesnake had entered the coffin's air pipe and fatally bit Nate before they could reach him.
The death leaves Cassie as a widow, forcing her and Maddy to manage the aftermath of the violent crime scene. This shifts her narrative from dissatisfied wife to widow within months of marriage.
Fans now await the series finale on Sunday, May 31, to see how characters handle the aftermath. This first major onscreen death for a main character leaves viewers questioning the show's future direction.