Prime Video fans are saying the same thing as ‘visually stunning’ show set to return in 2026

Prime Video fans are saying the same thing as a '10/10' drama series is set to return for its long-awaited third season.

You'll remember how the world was brought to a standstill by the coronavirus pandemic back in 2020. That, of course, had a knock-on effect on the TV and film industry.

So too did the 2023 SAG-AFTRA strikes, meaning some shows from that time have been a little stilted. Well, one of them is set to return this spring, after a network boss gave a promising update.

And while you'd think fans would be delighted by the news, they aren't exactly jumping with joy.

The show in question features an impressive line-up of Hollywood talent, many of whom have gone on to work on some major projects since the show's second season finished airing in February 2022.

Add that to the list of reasons why this 'visually stunning' series has been so delayed...

The show takes an unflinching look at the lives of troubled high schoolers (HBO)

The show follows an eclectic group of teenagers who all attend high school in a fictional Californian suburb. At the very heart of the story is 17-year-old Rue Bennett (Zendaya), a recovering drug addict who returns home from rehab and tries to make sense of life while battling relapse and mental health struggles.

Rue befriends Jules Vaughn (Hunter Schafer), a confident and free-spirited transgender girl new to town. Their bond - one of friendship, obsession and longing - gives fragile Rue a sense of purpose.

Each character has their own complex back story, dealing with issues from body image to abuse and perfectionism to sexual identity.

The series we're talking about is, of course, Euphoria. Its star-studded cast includes Sydney Sweeney, Alexa Demie, Jacob Elordi, Barbie Ferreira, Lukas Gage and the late Angus Cloud.

In a Variety interview last month, HBO boss Casey Bloys hinted that Euphoria would return in spring 2026. That's more than four years after it last aired.

Hunter Schafer and Zendaya star as Jules and Rue (HBO)

Although he added: "We don’t have a date confirmed yet.”

Season three production began in February, and Bloys previously confirmed it would contain eight episodes.

So far, Euphoria has racked up an 8.2 rating over on IMDB, but fans reckon it's '10/10' worthy.

One said Euphoria's subject matters make it 'hard to watch' at times, but still hailed it 'essential' viewing.

Another said: "I really enjoyed the cinematography style, some camera movements are particularly creative and the editing is out of this world."

Reacting to news of the show's return over on social media, though, fans were less impressed.

"We’re gonna be 40 years old still watching Rue not turn in her homework," one X, formerly Twitter, user said.

"Seven years for three seasons," another pointed out.

"Euphoria was great, then it became the new Stranger Things, and I mean that in the worst possible way."

Fingers crossed these eight episodes will be worth the wait!

Seasons one and two of Euphoria are streaming now on HBO via Prime Video.