HBO Debuts 'Euphoria' Special Dec. 6

By R. Thomas Umstead
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First of two specials based on Emmy-winning drama series

Zendaya stars in HBO's 'Euphoria'
(Image credit: HBO)

HBO will premiere a special episode of its Emmy-winning drama series Euphoria this Sunday (Dec. 6).

The episode -- one of two specials slated for the freshman drama series -- will follow lead character Rue (played by Emmy-winner Zendaya) as she celebrates Christmas. Jules (Hunter Schafer) will also appear in the episode, said the network.

HBO Max subscribers can currently stream the episode, according to the streaming service. 

Euphoria is created and written by Sam Levinson, who also serves as executive producer along with Ravi Nandan, Kevin Turen, Drake, Future the Prince, Hadas Mozes Lichtenstein, Ron Leshem, Daphna Levin, Tmira Yardeni, Mirit Toovi, Yoram Mokady and Gary Lennon.

R. Thomas Umstead
R. Thomas Umstead

R. Thomas Umstead serves as senior content producer, programming for Multichannel News, Broadcasting + Cable and Next TV. During his more than 30-year career as a print and online journalist, Umstead has written articles on a variety of subjects ranging from TV technology, marketing and sports production to content distribution and development. He has provided expert commentary on television issues and trends for such TV, print, radio and streaming outlets as Fox News, CNBC, the Today show, USA Today, The New York Times and National Public Radio. Umstead has also filmed, produced and edited more than 100 original video interviews, profiles and news reports featuring key cable television executives as well as entertainers and celebrity personalities.