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Season 1 – The Idol

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After a nervous breakdown derailed Jocelyn’s last tour, she’s determined to claim her rightful status as the greatest and sexiest pop star in America. Her passions are reignited by Tedros, a nightclub impresario with a sordid past. Will her romantic awakening take her to glorious new heights or the deepest and darkest depths of her soul?
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The Idol — Season 1

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Critics Consensus

Every bit as florid and sleazy as the industry it seeks to satirize, The Idol places itself on a pedestal with unbridled style but wilts under the spotlight.

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Christina Newland iNews.co.uk Lily Rose Depp stars in a knee-jerk celebration of hedonism made by a reactionary voyeur with a creepy gaze. Rated: 1/5 Sep 18, 2024 Full Review Lillian Crawford Empire Magazine The Idol starts out strong but soon melts away after some mild provocation. Rated: 2/5 Dec 12, 2023 Full Review Richard Ferguson The Australian The Idol doesn’t work. It’s lurid and sleazy. And it looks like the blokes are to blame. Aug 15, 2023 Full Review Elisa Guimarães Collider The Idol has a Tedros problem...well, amongst the many other problems. Jan 29, 2024 Full Review Damon Wise Deadline Hollywood Daily However it turns out, Depp is quite rivetingly game with, to put it mildly, a highly sexualized performance that also is grounded and often vulnerable, discomfitingly addressing the fine lines between porn and art, power and exploitation. Nov 14, 2023 Full Review Susan Granger SSG Syndicate Even with its obvious allusions to self-destructive Britney Spears, the tawdry plot is too plain, the narrative disjointed, and the dialogue dreadful. Rated: 3/10 Sep 12, 2023 Full Review Read all reviews

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Korra N Abysmal writing, acting, and direction, The Idol is a disgusting fantasy that thinks it's better than it is, and is never compelling or entertaining. It's one of the worst properties to ever be produced by HBO, and is hopefully the last thing The Weeknd ever stars in. Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 08/26/24 Full Review Travis S The Weeknd vision is so good , and lily rose depp is so beautiful, hbo messed up canceling this , I’m sure Abel had good things coming Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/09/24 Full Review Sarah S Retratando lo que podría ser el mundo de muchos artistas pero la verdad me dio muchísimo cringe. Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 07/03/24 Full Review MDJ 2 I don't know why many people hate it, if the serie make you feel bad about the whole situation it's because they made a good job, because that is the idea of the show Rated 3 out of 5 stars 06/15/24 Full Review Judith P Despite of all the bad reviews I liked the show a lot. It is a kind of parody that we don't see a lot. For some over the top and therefore 'not good'. I think it's very entertaining, interesting characters, very well played & filmed. Above of all, loved watching Lily Rose and Abel who where certainly stealing the show. Interesting takes on music, and the process of making it, as well a very good dose of humor. Also the plot, last episode, is very surprising and satisfying. I loved it so much, watched it twice. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/10/24 Full Review Viuna S I think the show was actually great and that many people missed the mark on it. The show is supposed to be about control because it is a cult show. if you look at AHS cult, it is even more graphic, disturbing, and disgusting. Cult shows are supposed to be that way and make you feel “disgusted with the leader”. I believe this show did exactly what they set out to do and they performed it well. Only weird part to me was the amount of nudity on Jocelyns character, however, it is an adult show and if Lily is fine with it then none of us should care. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 03/26/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Jun 4, 2023 Pop Tarts & Rat Tales As Jocelyn preps for her triumphant return, a leaked photo sends her team into crisis mode just as a journalist arrives to do an in-depth profile on her; Jocelyn has a chance encounter with nightclub owner Tedros. Details Episode 2 Aired Jun 11, 2023 Double Fantasy After clashing with her team over her album's first single, Jocelyn pushes herself to the limit on the set of her new music video, while Nikki sees potential in backup dancer Dyanne; Tedros introduces Jocelyn and Leia to Izaak and Chloe. Details Episode 3 Aired Jun 18, 2023 Daybreak As Tedros inserts himself into Jocelyn's life by offering input on her wardrobe and collaborators, Leia brings her growing concerns to Chaim and Destiny; Jocelyn becomes even more emotionally tethered to him. Details Episode 4 Aired Jun 25, 2023 Stars Belong to the World While fighting for the upper hand in her relationship with Tedros, Jocelyn becomes determined to introduce her new persona to the world; Jocelyn's team discusses her increasing involvement with Tedros and his inner circle. Details Episode 5 Aired Jul 2, 2023 Jocelyn Forever While planning a showcase for her next tour, Jocelyn begins to take control of her relationship with Tedros. Details
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Season Info

Director
Sam Levinson
Creator
Abel "The Weeknd" Tesfaye, Sam Levinson, Reza Fahim
Executive Producer
Joe Epstein, Reza Fahim, Aaron L. Gilbert, Ashley Levinson, Sam Levinson, Kevin Turen, Abel "The Weeknd" Tesfaye, Sara E. White
Screenwriter
Reza Fahim, Sam Levinson, Abel "The Weeknd" Tesfaye
Network
HBO
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date
Jun 4, 2023