The Idol will not return for a second season on HBO. According to Deadline, HBO has opted to pull the plug on The Idol after only one season. This development is unsurprising, given the controversial show’s overwhelmingly negative reception and alleged behind-the-scenes drama. “The Idol was one of HBO’s most provocative original programs, and we’re pleased… Read More: HBO Cancels The Idol After 1 Season »
The reasoning for The Idol‘s episode count receiving a reduction has been revealed after the season was announced to be ending after the fifth episode. Why was The Idol’s episode count reduced? Viewers were confused on Sunday when the fourth episode of the HBO series The Idol ended with a preview stating that the fifth… Read More: Why The Idol’s Episode Count Was Reduced »
Following the series premiere on Sunday, The Idol co-creator Sam Levinson has spoken out on the HBO series’ approach to celebrities and fame. How is The Idol like reality television? While speaking with Deadline, Levinson explained that the series is about “an artist who feels stuck, who also feels pressured by the expectations of the… Read More: Sam Levinson on How The Idol is Similar to Reality… »
Sex, drugs, and pop superstardom are at the forefront of the new trailer for the HBO drama series The Idol. The explosive footage teases the relationship between Lily-Rose Depp as the aspiring popstar Jocelyn and Abel “The Weeknd” Tesfaye as cult leader Tedros. The Idol premieres Sunday, June 4, at 9 p.m. ET/PT on HBO… Read More: The Idol Trailer Previews The Weeknd-Led HBO Series »