HBO’s “The Idol” once again shocked fans after it was revealed that the six-episode show will come to an abrupt end after its fifth episode airs.
The drama series directed by Sam Levinson revolves around the life of a young and troubled star named Jocelyn (played by Lily-Rose Depp), who falls into the clutches of the cult leader, Tedros (played by The Weeknd).
Prior to its release, “The Idol” had already been the subject of intense online backlash due to its overly racy scenes and heavy displays of nudity.
Read on to learn more.
‘The Idol’ Will End With Its Fifth Episode On Sunday
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Fans of “The Idol” were shocked after it was revealed that it will end earlier than expected. The raunchy show, which was previously thought to be a six-episode series, will reportedly air its final episode on SundayJune 2.
Viewers who tuned in to watch the sex-filled fourth episode of “The Idol” were greeted with a surprise preview of the fifth installment, but with a “season finale” tag added to it. This new development has fans wondering how the show can adequately encompass and address all of its various plots in just one episode.
Fans Theorize What Could Cause ‘The Idol’ To Be Shortened
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With the sixth episode cut from “The Idol,” fans are now trying to understand what could have caused the change.
Some theorized that it was likely the result of the show’s actor, Levinson, editing out the controversial scene to help lessen the backlash from critics, while others argued that it was due to “The Idol” being canceled altogether.
A fan wrote on Twitter“I’m starting to think that either idol critics say things just to say it to exaggerate or they’re really right and sam cut certain scenes, so why do we get 5 out of 6 episodes and episode 3 is only 45 minutes. “
I’m starting to think that either the cult critics are saying things just to say it to exaggerate or they’re really right and sam cut certain scenes, hence why we got 5 out of 6 episodes and episode 3 is only 45 minutes. pic.twitter.com/tgKMPseQpe
— crackcoon (@pinksgroove) June 26, 2023
One more said, “HBO realized what a mess it was and just decided it wasn’t worth fighting for. Especially after having 3 record breaking shows like HOTD, Succession, and The Last of Us yeah, there’s no reason for them to renew this crappy show. It is not a loss for them.”
Third person add, “In my opinion, The Idol will not have a season 2. Until a week ago most media publications & famous bloggers were told that it would run for 6 episodes.” They continued, “I think the powers that be don’t want to ‘supposedly announce’ it’s most likely not coming back because it would prevent people from finishing the limited series it’s currently labeled as.”
HBO Shuts Down Rumors About Canceled Show
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It was previously claimed that “The Idol” was canceled amid backlash from fans over nude scenes and The Weeknd’s “egomania” on the set of the show.
follow Page Sixsources claim that “It was never meant to be a long-running show, it was always … a limited series.”
The source also added that HBO was not surprised by the negative reviews because “The Idol” was directed by Levinson. They said, “It’s the Sam Levinson show, and you know what you’re getting with the Sam Levinson show.”
After news of its possible cancellation hit the headlines, HBO quickly took to Twitter to shut it down. them write, “It was wrongly reported that the decision on the second season of The Idol had been decided. It’s not, and we look forward to sharing the next episode with you Sunday night.”
The Weeknd Not Surprised By ‘The Idol’ Reaction
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While talking to Diversitythe “Can’t Feel My Face” singer revealed she wasn’t surprised by the negative reviews because things went as they expected.
According to The Weeknd, everything people hated about the show was done on purpose, including the acting, which many considered “bad” and “whiny.”
“We’re playing with genres with this show, we’re doing what we want to do,” the singer said. “And none of this comes as a surprise. I’m excited for everyone to watch the rest of the show.”
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He went on to claim that “The Idol” is “almost educational” because it exposes what many famous people go through, which is a big contrast from the glitz and glam of Hollywood.
“It’s almost educational that this is what comes with being so famous,” The Weeknd stated. “You are surrounded by people whose true intentions you are not sure of, even if they seem to be good. You never know.”
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