The series starred The Weeknd and Lily-Rose Depp in lead roles.
The Big Picture HBO has decided not to renew another season of its controversial drama The Idol starring The Weeknd and Lily-Rose Depp, Variety has reported. The cancellation does not come as a surprise as fans received the series poorly upon its debut in June, earlier this year.
The series follows Jocelyn as a pop idol looking to rebrand herself after a nervous breakdown due to her mother’s death, As she aims to reclaim her musical identity, she meets Tedros , a parasitic club owner, who soon takes over her life and work. Their complicated relationship and Jocelyn’s drive to make a comeback, which makes the crux of the series, fails to indulge the audience.
'The Idol's Troubled Journey to Screen The Idol was reported to be a troubled production as news broke in April 2022 that original director Amy Seimetz had exited the series due to creative differences and Levinson has stepped in as the director. Billed as a satire on the exploitation of women in the music industry, and after much creative overhaul, the show ended up missing the point of the commentary it was aiming to make.
The series debuted with modest viewership numbers and holds a rating of 18% on Rotten Tomatoes and all over has very few redeeming qualities. An HBO spokesperson said of the show, “After much thought and consideration, HBO, as well as the creators and producers have decided not to move forward with a second season. We’re grateful to the creators, cast, and crew for their incredible work.”
Along with Depp as Jocelyn and the Weeknd as Tedros, the series also casts Suzanna Son as Chloe, Troye Sivan as Xander, Jane Adams as Nikki Katz. Further rounding off the cast are Jennie Ruby Jane as Dyanne, Rachel Sennott as Leia, Hari Nef as Talia Hirsch, Moses Sumney as Izaak, Da'Vine Joy Randolph as Destiny, Hank Azaria as Chaim, and more.
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