- Abel “The Weeknd” Tesfaye and Lily-Rose Depp starred in the controversial HBO series “The Idol.”
- Critics heavily criticized the show, created by “Euphoria” showrunner Sam Levinson, for its explicit sexual content.
- HBO has officially canceled “The Idol” after its first season.
HBO’s “The Idol” tells the story of pop star Jocelyn (Lily-Rose Depp), who becomes involved in an abusive relationship with cult leader Tedros (Abel “The Weeknd” Tesfaye).
Created by “Euphoria” showrunner Sam Levinson, “The Idol” generated a lot of buzz but ultimately failed to meet expectations.
Despite Jocelyn’s empowerment in the first season finale, HBO has decided not to renew the show for a second season.
Here’s what you need to know about the cancellation of “The Idol.”
Why HBO canceled ‘The Idol’
In a statement to The Hollywood Reporter, a HBO spokesperson explained the decision to cancel “The Idol”: “‘The Idol’ was a provocative original program for HBO, and we appreciate the strong audience response. After careful consideration, HBO, along with the creators and producers, have chosen not to proceed with a second season. We are grateful for the incredible work of the creators, cast, and crew.”
The Sam Levinson-created series received negative reviews
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CNN’s review described the show as “plain boring” despite the controversy it generated.
The Guardian criticized The Weeknd’s performance as Tedros, calling it “painfully tedious” and questioning the show’s shocking nature.
Tesfaye’s performance was also mocked online, particularly for mispronouncing the phrase “carte blanche.”
‘The Idol’ faced backlash for its controversial sex scenes
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Despite originally being promoted as a show about female empowerment, “The Idol” faced backlash for its explicit scenes and inappropriate jokes.
The show featured a controversial scene in which Tedros chokes Jocelyn during sex, adding to the negative reception.
Rolling Stone compared the show to “torture porn” prior to its premiere and Variety labeled it a “sordid male fantasy.”
Furthermore, viewers were outraged by an inappropriate joke about convicted
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