stardom, artistry, and trauma. The Idol had so much potential. let’s peel away the layers of awful and analyze how this could’ve been a great story.

The Idol (HBO, 2023) is created by Sam Levinson (Euphoria), Abel “The Weeknd” Tesfaye, and Reza Fahim. It follows a popstar, Jocelyn (Lily-Rose Depp), on the verge of a comeback after suffering a mental break. She develops a relationship with Tedros (The Weeknd), a shady club owner who might not have her best interests at heart. The series also features Troye Sivan (Xander), Jane Adams (Nikki), Jennie Ruby Jane (Dyanne), Rachel Sennott (Leia), Hari Nef (Talia), Da'Vine Joy Randolph (Destiny), Eli Roth (Andrew Finklestein), and Hank Azaria (Chaim).

*INCLUDES SPOILERS*
timestamps:
00:00 intro
01:16 background
02:34 E1: image
15:02 E2: legacy
21:47 E3: artistry
27:43 E4: rivalry
35:10 E5: evolution
41:34 alternate story ideas
43:48 final thoughts // goodnight ♡

Rolling Stone article: https://www.rollingstone.com/tv-movie...

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