Ruminations: Big and Little Bullys

## *Euphoria*

"**Ruminations: Big and Little Bullys**" is the third episode of the second season of *Euphoria*, and the thirteenth episode of the series overall. It was released on January 23, 2022 on HBO and HBO Max.

## Premise

Rue pursues a new business venture as she helps forge a friendship between Jules and Elliot. Cassie settles into a routine, while Lexi pours herself into mounting a school play. Maddy considers getting back together with Nate, and Cal finds a target.

## Credits

### Cast

* Zendaya as Rue Bennett
* Hunter Schafer as Jules Vaughn
* Nika King as Leslie Bennett
* Eric Dane as Cal Jacobs
* Angus Cloud as Fezco
* Jacob Elordi as Nate Jacobs
* Sydney Sweeney as Cassie Howard
* Alexa Demie as Maddy Perez
* Barbie Ferreira as Kat Hernandez
* Maude Apatow as Lexi Howard
* Storm Reid as Gia Bennett
* Javon "Wanna" Walton as Ashtray
* Austin Abrams as Ethan Daley
* Dominic Fike as Elliot

**Guest Starring**
* Alanna Ubach as Suze
* Paula Marshall as Marsha
* Elias Kacavas as 18 Year-Old Cal
* Henry Eikenberry as Derek
* Martha Kelly as Laurie
* Zak Steiner as Aaron
* Nick Blood as Gus
* and Colman Domingo as Ali Muhammad
* Chloe Cherry as Faye
* Rebecca Louise as 17 Year-Old Marsha
* Anouk Samuel as Lisa
* James C. Burns as Bud
* Joanne Baron as Judy
* Yukon Clement as Theo
* Veronica Taylor as Bobbi
* Melvin "Bonez" Estes as Bruce
* Jason Medwin as Wrestling Coach
* Ernie Gonzales Jr as Vice Principal
* Christie Nicole Chaplin as Young Cal's Sister
* Audrey Walters as Young Cal's Mom
* Suzanne Egertson as Derek's New Girlfriend
* Bryan Charles Feldman as Ethan's Dad
* Joshua Hoyo Jr as Meat Head Jock
* Brooklyn Brailsford as Hot Girl
* Marsha Gambles as Miss Marsha
* Marlis Yurcisin, Nicole Thompson, Sally Brunski, Danny Durr, Steve Gehrke, and Angelina Vitto as Film Crew

### Crew

* Sam Levinson

**Written By**
* Sam Levinson

**Created By**
* Sam Levinson

**Executive Producers**
* Sam Levinson
* Kevin Turen
* Ravi Nandan
* Drake
* Adel "Future" Nur
* Zendaya
* Will Greenfield
* Ashley Levinson
* Ron Leshem
* Daphna Levin
* Hadas Mozes Lichtenstein
* Gary Lennon
* Mirit Toovi
* Tmira Yardeni
* Yoram Mokady

**Producers**
* Kenneth Yu
* Harrison Kreiss

**Co-Producers**
* Michael Carroll
* Julio C. Perez IV

**Director of Photography**
* Marcell Rév

**Production Designer**
* Jason Baldwin-Stewart

**Edited By**
* Laura Zempel

**Music Composed By**
* Labrinth
* Jessica Kelly
* Mary Vernieu
* Bret Howe

**NY Casting By**
* Jennifer Venditti

**Choreography By**
* Ryan Heffington

**Unit Production Manager**
* Will Greenfield

**First Assistant Directors**
* Alexandra Lambrinidis
* Sally Brunski

**Second Assistant Director**
* Dixon McPhillips

**Costume Designer**
* Heidi Bivens

**Supervising Editor**
* Julio C. Perez IV

**Associate Producer**
* Alli Reich

**Music Supervisors**
* Jen Malone
* Adam Leber

**Sound Designer**
* Wylie Stateman

**Consultants**
* Scott Turner Schofield
* Kevin Abstract
* Jeremy O. Harris

## Trivia

* The title of this episode is a reference to the Robert Rauschenberg painting of the same name from 2000.
* The musical/play “*Oklahoma!*” is mentioned and is a reference to the 1943 play by duo Rodgers and Hammerstein which in turn is based on the 1931 play by Lynn Riggs, *Green Grow the Lilacs.* It is also set in the early 20th century in the state of the same name.
* This episode possibly takes place around January 18-25, 2019.
	+ In the bathroom scene where Cassie has her "meltdown", she states she hooked up with Nate three weeks and 3 days ago, which was Monday, December 31, 2018, the Season 2 premiere.
* The series grew 41% in viewers from the previous episode. The episode drew 3.6 million viewers across all HBO platforms on its premiere night, marking series high viewership.

## Gallery

*See also: Category:Images from Ruminations: Big and Little Bullys*
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* Behind the scenes

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## References

1. ↑ Euphoria Ep. 3: Ruminations: Big and Little Bullys | Official Website for the HBO Series | HBO.com
2. ↑ "Trying to Get to Heaven Before They Close the Door"
3. ↑ ‘Euphoria’ Hits Another Ratings Series High, ‘The Gilded Age’ Draws HBO’s Biggest Monday Premiere Audience Since ‘Chernobyl’