Why is Laurie so weird in Euphoria?
Is Laurie in Euphoria good or bad
Type of Villain
Laurie is the overarching antagonist of the HBO series Euphoria, serving as the unseen overarching antagonist of the first season and one of the two secondary antagonists (alongside Custer) of the second season.
What was Laurie trying to do with Rue in euphoria
To help with the withdrawal, Laurie injects Rue with morphine. According to Medline Plus, morphine is an opiate that is typically used to relieve severe pain that cannot be controlled by the use of other pain medications.
What did Laurie do to Rue in the bathtub
After Rue throws up, Laurie then proceeds to strip her, put her in the bath and give her a pretty hefty dose of (highly addictive) morphine. She ends up locking Rue in her apartment after she passes out, but Rue manages to escape the next morning.
Why did Laurie lie to Rue about not having pills
As we saw in the episode, Laurie actually had pills that Rue could take to stop her withdrawal, but instead, Laurie chose to give Rue morphine through injection. She wanted Rue to become even more reliant on her, and therefore found a way to encourage Rue to fall deeper and deeper into her addiction.
Why does Laurie lock Rue in
A few people on Reddit recalled situations where drug dealers would lock up addicts who owe them money until their debts were paid off. Plus, Laurie tells Rue she always gets her money back. If Rue doesn't pay, she may find herself locked up in Laurie's apartment until her debts are settled.
Was Laurie lying to Rue
However, when taking a bath, Laurie opens a suitcase (that's filled with pills) and only retrieves the morphine and needle—showing the audience that she lied to Rue.
Why did Laurie lock Rue in her house
A few people on Reddit recalled situations where drug dealers would lock up addicts who owe them money until their debts were paid off. Plus, Laurie tells Rue she always gets her money back. If Rue doesn't pay, she may find herself locked up in Laurie's apartment until her debts are settled.
Is Ashtray Laurie’s son
Even if Fez doesn't know that Laurie is Ashtray's mother, Laurie may know that Ashtray is her son. In fact, it may be the reason why Laurie is keen to trust Fez in the first place: She knows that Fez took good care of Ashtray, and therefore is willing to deal with someone as young as Fez.
Was Rue almost trafficked
Rue may have had a close call with human trafficking
Having robbed a couple, attempted to steal from her friend Fez (Angus Cloud), and managed to escape a full-fledged police chase, Rue ends up at the home of a drug dealer, Laurie (Martha Kelly), to whom she owes money.
Who is Laurie to Rue
Rue Bennett
Rue and Laurie's relationship is mostly business. Rue bought drugs from her with the promise of paying her back. Laurie threatens Rue by saying, "Rue, if you screw me, I have you kidnapped and sold to some really sick people." Rue isn't able to sell the drugs and owes Laurie 10,000 dollars.
How much money does Rue owe Laurie
After stealing some jewelry and $2,000 in cash to give to Laurie, Rue shows up at her apartment to try to pay her back in part. But a cold, stone-faced Laurie tells her she's not a pawn shop and that she needs to be paid back the $10,000 Rue owes her in cash.
Does Rue repay Laurie
She successfully evaded them but ended up at Laurie house, the last person she should be visiting in her fragile state. On arrival Rue apologized to Laurie, but she is only sorry she got caught out. Lori remained calm the entire time, fully aware Rue will never be able to pay back the $10,000 she owed.
Why did Laurie lock Rue in
A few people on Reddit recalled situations where drug dealers would lock up addicts who owe them money until their debts were paid off. Plus, Laurie tells Rue she always gets her money back. If Rue doesn't pay, she may find herself locked up in Laurie's apartment until her debts are settled.
Why couldn t Rue open the candy
Fans on Reddit have suggested a deeper meaning behind this scene. “She didn't have the strength to open the wrapper until she mustered the courage to apologize to Ali and lift a weight from her chest, and in doing so she was rewarded for her step toward sobriety and a healthier life,” one wrote.
Is Ashtray Nate’s little brother
Nate's Brother Is Ashtray
In episode 1 of Euphoria, season 2 it was revealed Ash and Fez were not biologically related but were both raised by Fez's grandmother (Kathrine Narducci).
What happened to Laurie’s family Euphoria
She reveals that she was a teacher with a husband and children when she was prescribed Oxycontin and became addicted. There's an implication that Laurie got involved with sex work and later, of course, dealing drugs to support her addiction. She explains that she lost her family as a result.
Why did Laurie kidnap Rue
In an attempt to pay Laurie back, Rue runs across town and steals jewelry and other valuables from the Howard residence and a random house. She gives them to Laurie, who injects her with morphine and seemingly kidnaps her for her sex trafficking business.
Did Rue ever pay Laurie
Although viewers certainly hope so, there is a looming sense of disaster ahead due to Rue's failure to pay back Laurie for the suitcase of drugs she gave her. And, knowing that Elliot admitted in the finale that he is still using, Rue could still have bad influences around her.
How does Rue pay back the $10,000
In the meantime Rue was upstairs, stealing some of Lexi's jewelry to sell in order to make back the $10,000 she owed to Laurie.
Why is Rue holding in her pee
Rue doesn't make it to the toilet.
Of course, it's about something much deeper than that, but it's symbolized by the point she gets to wherein her bladder might burst. She is in a deep depression over her relationship with Jules, and in general, the circumstances of her life at the moment.
Who is Nate’s third brother
Nate's Brother Is Ashtray
In episode 1 of Euphoria, season 2 it was revealed Ash and Fez were not biologically related but were both raised by Fez's grandmother (Kathrine Narducci). Ash had been dropped off at her home and his mother and father never returned to collect him.
What did Nate’s dad do to him
Season 1 revealed that a young Nate found out about his father Cal's extramarital affairs when he discovered his extensive collection of personal sex tapes. Cal was having aggressive sexual encounters with various individuals, mainly young men.
How much does Rue owe Laurie
$10,000
After stealing some jewelry and $2,000 in cash to give to Laurie, Rue shows up at her apartment to try to pay her back in part. But a cold, stone-faced Laurie tells her she's not a pawn shop and that she needs to be paid back the $10,000 Rue owes her in cash.
How much is Rue’s debt to Laurie
Experiencing the hell of withdrawal, Rue turned up under the guise of not feeling well and needing to use their bathroom but Lexi's mother saw right through Rue's act and called Rue's mother. In the meantime Rue was upstairs, stealing some of Lexi's jewelry to sell in order to make back the $10,000 she owed to Laurie.
Does Laurie care about Rue
He cares for Rue and does his best to keep her out of harm's way even when she's making it difficult for him to do so.
