The Idol: Season 1 – Video Review and Summary
While flawed in more ways than one, “The Idol” does have a few silver linings which allow you to get through it – despite one notable, divisive performance.
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General Information
| Network | HBO |
| Genre(s) | Drama, Young Adult, Musical |
| Created By | Sam Levinson, Abel “The Weeknd” Tesfaye, and Reza Fahim |
| Executive Produced By | Sam Levinson, Abel “The Weeknd” Tesfaye, Reza Fahim, Kevin Turen, Ashley Levinson, Joe Epstein, Aaron L. Gilbert, and Sara E. White |
| Showrunner(s) | Sam Levinson |
| Noted Characters | |
| Jocelyn | Lily-Rose Depp |
| Tedros | Abel Tesfaye |
| Nikki | Jane Adams |
| Destiny | Da’Vine Joy Randolph |
| Chaim | Hank Azaria |
| Andrew | Eli Roth |
| Xander | Troye Sivan |
| Chloe | Suzanna Son |
| Izaak | Moses Sumney |
| Benjamin | Dan Levy |
| Leia | Rachel Sennott |
| Dyanne | Jennie Kim |
Episode Listing
| Episode Number and Title | ||
| Episode 1 “Pop Tarts & Rat Tales” | Episode 2 “Double Fantasy” | Episode 3 “Daybreak” |
| Episode 4 “Stars Belong To The World” | Episode 5 “Jocelyn Forever” | Episode 6 (The Sam Levinson edit led to there no longer being an episode 6) |
Episodes to Anticipate
- Episode 5 “Jocelyn Forever”: There is a showcase that allows you to hear Jocelyn, Izaak, Chloe, and Ramsey’s music far more than you have previously in the season
- Episode 4 “Stars Belong To The World”: Destiny creating so many moments worth becoming .gifs or memes and we get details regarding Jocelyn’s abuse and what stalled Xander’s singing career
- Episode 3 “Daybreak”: Tesfaye’s best performance, with assistance from Depp, comes from this episode
- Episode 2 “Double Fantasy”: Details Jocelyn’s breakdown after her mom died of cancer from her canceling her tour a week before it began, her psychotic break, and the eight months it took to get her healthy.
Review
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Who Is This For?
“The Idol” is geared toward fans of Sam Levinson’s brand of storytelling and sensationalism. If you are uncomfortable with sometimes excessive nudity, sexual situations, drug use, and certain actors being pushed beyond what might be your comfort zone, then “The Idol” may not be for you.
What I Hope To See
If “The Idol” gets a second season, it could be interesting to see what Jocelyn is like when she isn’t down, as we met her, but is on a high. Between three hit records and a major tour, we can see Jocelyn, a beloved superstar and the potential monster who loves and craves success and fame.
FAQs
Has “The Idol” Been Renewed For Another Season?
Currently (as of 7/10/2023), it hasn’t been renewed, but reports have noted that season 2 is possible.
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