The “Euphoria” season delves deep into Cal Jacobs’ demented psyche and provides viewers with answers about the twisted character’s complex past. As the teen drama continues its second season, a major moment unravels the fabric of Cal’s life and leaves him in a dark place. In subsequent episodes, Cal is notably absent, causing some viewers to fear the worst for the character. If you’re wondering if Cal Jacbos dies in “Euphoria” and how his fate will shape the narrative, here are some of our theories on the matter! SPOILERS AHEAD!
What becomes of Cal?
Cal Jacobs is the father of Nate Jacobs, who hides his secret sexual encounter with young men and women. His isolation about his sexuality has impacted his family, and Cal becomes unsure of how he feels about living such a life. In the third episode of season 2, we discover Cal’s adolescence. He developed feelings for his best friend, Derek, while dating Marsha, his wife in the present. Although Cal and Derek profess their love for each other, Marsha’s unexpected pregnancy causes Cal to hide his true sexuality.
Cal searches for the disc which contains footage of his sexual encounter with Jules. However, Nate diverts Cal to Fezco, who knows nothing about the disc. Cal receives a beating from Ashtray, after which he deeply introspects his life. Cal goes on a bender, and when he gets home, he’s out of his mind. Cal comes out to his family and brags about his infidelity. He humiliates his family for being hypocritical before leaving their home. In subsequent episodes, Cal does not appear in person but is seen in Nate’s dream, which sets up a different dynamic for Cal’s relationship with his son.
Does Cal Jacobs Die?
Cal’s absence from the scene and the circumstances in which he leaves his family’s home has sparked speculation that the character is being killed off backstage. Although Cal’s story has reached a conclusion from a certain angle, the character is still very valuable from a storytelling perspective. The penultimate episode of Season 2 hints that Cal molested Nate during the latter’s childhood, which is a new avenue to explore the character’s demented psychology.
Plus, the answers about Cal’s past have raised more questions, and fans seem to be invested in Cal’s connection to Derek. Likewise, the mystery surrounding Marsha and Cal’s third son, who we have yet to hear about and who only appears in the family photo, is also among the series’ lingering unanswered questions. Therefore, killing Cal at such a time in history would be a bold but counterproductive move.
Before leaving the house, Cal exclaims that he will be back. In the following episode, Nate and Marsha discuss Cal’s meltdown, and their conversation does not imply that Cal is in any danger. Therefore, Cal is still alive and well. Actor Eric Dane, who is trying out for the role, said we certainly haven’t seen the last of Cal on our screens. The series has been renewed for a third season, so viewers can expect to see more of Cal in future episodes.
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