Euphoria: Exploitation or Empowerment?

The Rest Is Entertainment

Tuesday, 14 April 2026 - 54 minutes

Does Euphoria have the most star-studded cast in TV history? Why is Sam Altman buying a tiny podcast for almost $200m? Are film sets safe from drone attacks by YouTubers?

HBO's racy cult teen drama Euphoria returned to our screens this week. Why did the A-List cast of Zendaya, Sydney Sweeney, Jacob Elordi and Colman Domingo return to the super-controversial show?

Warner Bros are taking legal action against a drone pilot who flew over the set of the new Harry Potter series - but can they defeat the spoilers?

OpenAI has bought a niche business podcast for a small fortune, we ask why its embattled founder Sam Altman is struggling for a new narrative.

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Video Editor: Adam Thornton & Charlie Rodwell

Assistant Producer: Imee Marriott

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Exec Producer: Neil Fearn

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