The Weeknd‘s polarizing series ‘The Idol’ is seemingly coming to an end sooner than planned.
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Today (June 27), it’s been confirmed that the forthcoming fifth episode of the series – which was co-created by The Weekend (Abel Tesfaye), Sam Levinson, and Reza Fahim – will be the last of the season.
It means that ‘The Idol’ will conclude this Sunday (July 2).
One may be wondering why that’s of note.
Well, the initial 2021 announcement of the HBO show revealed that it was picked up for a six-episode order.
The “missing episode” and seemingly abrupt end to the season have many wondering whether it’s simply a creative decision or more the result of the questionable response audiences and especially critics have had to the series.
After generating ample buzz with its Pop star focal narrative and the major real-life names attached (from The Weeknd to Lily-Rose Deep to ‘Euphoria’ maestro Levinson), the show quickly become one of the most anticipated of the current TV season.
However, reviews have been seismically savage; and rather than its storylines, the discourse around ‘The Idol’ has largely centered on reports of rewrites, the male gaze, and the performances of its stars.
As of writing, there’s no definitive word on a season 2.
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The Wackend has zero personality and nobody is watching that BS.
Love this show. Wish it was longer 😩
Tell yo imaginary man. You really waiting he’s longer
his so called acting is horrific, to the point it’s unwatchable. and the entire story is beyond cringe, vulgar and hard to watch
The best show on TV!! PERIOD
Go away TGJ staff
No wonder! Have Madonna attached to anything and expect absolute disaster.
America…a country that consumes the most P O R N in the world are always acting holier than thou when it comes s**.
It’s so f*ckin’ annoying how ppl are complaining about Weeknd being vulgar yet listen to artists rapping about their WAP.
Make it make sense, lol
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Thanks TGJ for deleting my comment. This website reached new lows. You should be ashamed if that’s your vision of the Internet. Your behavior is weird. Adios.
HBO missed the mark with this one. Terrible acting!