Like the previous series, this series follows the lives of the second generation, which consists of Effy Stonem, Pandora Moon, Thomas Tomone, James Cook, Freddie McClair, JJ Jones, Naomi Campbell, and twin sisters Emily and Katie Fitch.

This series sees the introduction of a new cast; it follows the lives of sixth form students Effy Stonem, Pandora Moon, Thomas Tomone, James Cook, Freddie McClair, JJ Jones, Naomi Campbell, and twin sisters Emily and Katie Fitch.

The lines between fantasy and reality begin to blur as Kat contemplates ending her relationship and Jules, craving Rue's affection, ponders hers. Rue pursues a new dangerous business venture as she sinks deep into her addiction, largely caused by her guilt-ridden new friend Eliott. Cassie struggles with her celibacy and starts to drift, while Lexi pours herself into mounting a school play. Nate is in full redemption, trying to redeem the mistakes of his father.

HBO确认将拍摄《亢奋》“新冠特别篇”，为两季之间搭桥 HBO剧集《亢奋》（Euphoria）斩获了今年的三项艾美奖，包括赞达亚（Zendaya）获得的剧情类最佳女主角，使她成为该奖项有史以来最年轻的获奖者。而艾美奖的呼声过后，第二季将是漫长的等待，这部8集第一季的剧集在2019年4月结束，似乎要到2021乃至2022年才能播出下一季。HBO总裁Casey Bloys证实，第二季计划在2021年初开拍，2021年秋季将启动第三季拍摄。导演萨姆·李文森（Sam Levinson）和演员们在3月就已经准备好了拍摄第二季，但正好遇上了疫情而停滞。 按目前计划，两季之间至少要停播两年。Bloys证实，为了帮助粉丝们度过两季之间的时光，HBO将推出《亢奋》新冠特别篇。HBO总裁没有透露更多细节，但赞达亚在8月份时曾透露剧组考虑用特别篇来连接两季。“我们可能最终拍摄一个桥梁剧集，”赞达亚说，“我不知道如何形容它，但是我们可以在一个安全的环境中用有限的人来演绎这一集，这样我们在进入第二季之前就有了空间。”

Euphoria follows a group of high schoolers as they explore the worlds of drugs, sexuality, and violence.