HBO will continue chasing “Euphoria.” The premium cable outlet has renewed “Euphoria” for a third season. The pickup comes halfway through the show’s eight-episode second season and amid a big increase in viewership. The series created by Sam Levinson and starring Emmy winner Zendaya returned in January, almost two and a half years after the first-season finale (a pair of special episodes aired in December 2020 and January 2021). “Sam, Zendaya, and the entire cast and crew of ‘Euphoria’ have taken season two to extraordinary heights, challenging narrative convention and form, while maintaining its heart,” said Francesca Orsi, executive vp HBO Programming. “We couldn’t be more honored to work with this gifted, wildly talented team or more excited to continue our journey with them into season three.” “Euphoria” follows high schooler Rue (Zendaya), who looks for hope while balancing love, loss and addiction in the town of East Highland. Levinson created, writes and directs “Euphoria.” He executive produces with Kevin Turen, Ravi Nandan, Drake, Adel “Future” Nur, Zendaya, Will Greenfield, Ashley Levinson, Ron Leshem, Daphna Levin, and Hadas Mozes Lichtenstein. The show is based on the Israeli series of the same name, created by Leshem and Levin. (SD-Agencies) | 