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No Season 2 for the high profile drama.
August 28, 2023
Word is out that HBO has cancelled The Idol after one season. Coming less than two months after its freshman finale, the news is no surprise as the drama garnered a less-than-favorable reception from critics and viewers.
"The Idol was one of HBO's most provocative original programs, and we're pleased by the strong audience response. After much thought and consideration, HBO, as well as the creators and producers have decided not to move forward with a second season," said the cable network in a statement. "We're grateful to the creators, cast, and crew for their incredible work."
The series stars Lily-Rose Depp as Jocelyn, an up-and-coming pop star looking to get her career back on track after a nervous breakdown caused her last tour to be canceled. To claim her status as the hottest pop idol in America, she begins a complicated relationship with unsavory promoter Tedros, played by pop star The Weeknd, who has a sordid past.
Comments (28)
08/28/23 at 10:59pm
My librul spidey-person senses went off thanks to Sonny broadcasting to the world they get off on being able to confidently recite nursery rhyme grade, manufactured culture war slogans. Blessed be their little heart.
08/28/23 at 08:42pm
I watched the whole series. The story was over. Euphoria should have also ended after one season. The second season was trash compared to the first, which was well done. There was too much hype over The Idol. I thought Depp was good, as were many of the other actors. The Weekend was the weak link. Maybe try using a real actor.
08/28/23 at 08:10pm
Pedro troll buster - I 'm not going to be original either but out magazine reported this back on March 1:
Rolling Stone published a report with 13 sources who have worked on HBO’s The Idol, which is being directed by Euphoria creator Sam Levinson. Overall, the sources alleged that production on the upcoming series has become a “sh*t show.” The report also cited sources calling the show “sexual torture porn” and blaming The Weeknd, a.k.a. Abel Tesfaye, for changing things up in the story after he felt like the series was going too far into a “female perspective.”
You have to feel bad for the Depp girl though, being the baby a drunk druggie. Art imitates life.
Rolling Stone published a report with 13 sources who have worked on HBO’s The Idol, which is being directed by Euphoria creator Sam Levinson. Overall, the sources alleged that production on the upcoming series has become a “sh*t show.” The report also cited sources calling the show “sexual torture porn” and blaming The Weeknd, a.k.a. Abel Tesfaye, for changing things up in the story after he felt like the series was going too far into a “female perspective.”
You have to feel bad for the Depp girl though, being the baby a drunk druggie. Art imitates life.
08/28/23 at 07:06pm
LOL. Zero surprise there.
08/28/23 at 04:48pm
Sony you are SO ORIGINAL. Get a life, troll.
08/28/23 at 04:37pm
Not shocked at all. When you go WOKE you go br-br-br-BROKE.
08/28/23 at 04:37pm
Terrible show. There was no way they were going to bring this back
08/28/23 at 04:16pm
Not shocking - it was horrible. Anyone I know who started watching it did not finish out the season.
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