Alan Ritchson once tried to make it big with his pipes and not his pecs, auditioning for season three of American Idol. So many actors have their beginnings on the stage, doing routines that might seem cringe but are 100% part of who they are: a pre-teen Ryan Gosling with those retro dance moves and … Read more
The Idol only ran on HBO for five episodes. (The show was originally greenlit for a six-episode run, but during an extensive reworking of the series during production, it was trimmed down to five.) Maybe given its reception and subject matter, that’s for the better. The show starred Lily-Rose Depp and Abel Tesfaye, better known as … Read more
HBO has canceled The Idol after one season, bringing an end to the controversial drama series starring Lily-Rose Depp and Abel Tesfaye. I’m sure everyone saw this coming, but now it’s official — HBO has canceled The Idol after one season, bringing an end to the controversial drama series starring Lily-Rose Depp and Abel Tesfaye. … Read more
The Idol will not return for a second season on HBO. According to Deadline, HBO has opted to pull the plug on The Idol after only one season. This development is unsurprising, given the controversial show’s overwhelmingly negative reception and alleged behind-the-scenes drama. “The Idol was one of HBO’s most provocative original programs, and we’re pleased … Read more
The Idol has been a surprisingly controversial series for HBO, with its five weeks of broadcast being filled with public reactions that spanned all across the board. I’m of the opinion that the show hasn’t really been controversial or interesting enough for either strong reaction, but there’s one aspect of it that has kept me … Read more
The first season of HBO’s The Idol will consist of just five episodes, with the season finale airing this Sunday. The Idol has been one of HBO’s most-talked-about dramas in recent weeks, largely thanks to the controversy surrounding its over-the-top content. However, The Idol will wrap things up earlier than expected, as the season finale … Read more
Following the series premiere on Sunday, The Idol co-creator Sam Levinson has spoken out on the HBO series’ approach to celebrities and fame. How is The Idol like reality television? While speaking with Deadline, Levinson explained that the series is about “an artist who feels stuck, who also feels pressured by the expectations of the … Read more
This year, with Harrison Ford in Town, and Martin Scorsese returning to the main palace nearly a half-century after his 1976 Palme d’Or win for “Taxi Driver,” even the most jaded viewers generated some interest for these titles. And the spectacle of seeing mega-star The Weeknd (aka Abel Tesfaye) on the red carpet was hard … Read more
Is The Idol a bold deconstruction of pop music and the world of celebrity? Or is it an off-the-rails mess comparable to “torture porn”? Viewers will soon get to decide for themselves. A new teaser for the long-awaited show about an up-and-coming pop star reveals that The Idol will premiere in June on HBO. The … Read more