Euphoria's third episode saw the wedding of Nate Jacobs (Jacob Elordi) and Cassie Howard (Sydney Sweeney), in 2026. The wedding was overshadowed by tension as Nate's debts exposed, leading to his admission that he owes hundreds of thousands of dollars to Naz (Jack Topalian). Meanwhile, Heather warned her husband, Fred (Justin Sintic), that something was shady about the business he was running. The episode also featured a scene where Naz attacked Nate with henchmen and cut off his toe. Jessica Blair Herman was cast as Heather, who was pitched as a Real Housewives of Orange County. Herman's portrayal of Heather gave her a strong portrayal of a strong woman.