Why did Nate get beat up in Euphoria? It's a likely thing to happen to him, to be honest! Season 3 episode 3 ended with Nate being absolutely pummelled by a henchman and losing a toe. But why is he in so much trouble? Let's break it down.
Why Did Nate Get Beat Up?
In the first two episodes, Nate's money troubles are established through his refusal to pay for Cassie's extravagant wedding flowers, despite the couple living a life of apparent luxury in a massive house. The true extent of his debt is revealed in episode 3 when his wedding is gatecrashed by one of the guys he owes money to.
Nate and Cassie's wedding is interrupted by loan shark Naz, who publicly confronts Nate while he's sitting at the top table with Cassie. Nate owes Naz (and several other people) a lot of money after struggling to complete various construction projects. Naz is furious that Nate has splashed out on such an absurdly expensive wedding when he owes him so much, so he attacks him.
"I used to be your husband's friend," Naz says to Cassie. "I'm gonna become his worst f***ing nightmare." Cassie is horrified to learn that they are, in fact, "poor," but Nate manages to talk her round on their way home after the wedding. However, they are not alone when they arrive, and Nate gets jumped by one of Naz's men.
How Much Money Does Nate Owe Naz?
Nate owes Naz around $600,000. As revealed in episode 1, Nate's big plan is to build a senior living facility, and he brings Naz on board as one of the investors. Naz's part of the deal involves handling the funeral plans for elderly clients once they pass away. However, construction is halted because of the discovery of a rare flower called a White Fritillary. This delay results in a pay-off delay for Naz, which ends up with Nate in big trouble.
Nate is brutally beaten up by Naz's men, and Naz ends up cutting Nate's little toe off and breaking Cassie's nose after pushing her off as she tried to help him.
Does Cassie Get Kidnapped in Euphoria Season 3?
Eagle-eyed fans have noticed a terrifying scene in the Euphoria season 3 trailer where a terrified Cassie appears to be tied up on a bed. Given Nate's situation with Naz, and the fact that Naz is clearly going to do whatever it takes to get his money, fans are now theorising that he has something to do with that scene involving Cassie. Before clipping Nate's toe off, Naz tells Cassie: "Some women inherit wealth, you inherit debt."
As we've seen from the trailers, Cassie ends up going further into the world of sex work with the help of Maddy, so it looks like she will be the one who tries to secure the money to pay off Nate's debts by selling herself.
