India, June 2 -- Ali Muhammad stands out as one of the calmest voices in the chaos of Euphoria's world. He is Rue Bennett's Narcotics Anonymous sponsor, mentor, and a steady adult figure, played by Colman Domingo, he was introduced in season 1. In a show that is full of morally grey characters, Ali is a stable moral center.

Domingo has spoken about how the role came to him. In an Esquire interview, he said creator Sam Levinson told him, "I have a role based on the guy who used to be my sponsor." Domingo added that Levinson "really started to write for me."

Notably, Ali is not written as a flashy character. He is direct, patient, and sometimes tough with Rue. He acts as a steady pole for Rue, who calls her out when needed, but still sees...