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The first episode of The Idol was released on HBO on June 4, 2023, but it wasn't received well by the fans. It is one of the most anticipated shows of 2023 as it had one of the world's leading pop icons, The Weeknd playing a lead role. The icon, whose real name is Abel Tesfaye has sold millions of records and fans were excited to see him act in a show directed by Sam Levinson for HBO.
The first episode of the show, titled Pop Tarts & Rat Tales, introduced viewers to a conflicted young pop sensation named Jocelyn. She met a nightclub owner Tedros and instantly fell for him. The episode showcased the complicated relationship between the two.
However, fans on Twitter didn't like the show and took to the social media platform to call it out. While some called it cringe, one fan said that watching the show made them "hate the actual Weeknd."
Internet disappointed by episode 1 of The Idol
The series premiere of The Idol introduced fans to a pop star named Jocelyn, played by Lily-Rose Depp. While she got successful at a very young age, her life wasn't a walk in the park. She strived to become one of the greatest of all time but was constantly under pressure from her team and fans.
Jocelyn even suffered a nervous breakdown after the cancellation of her last tour. Her problems only grew after one of her s*xually explicit photos was leaked on the internet. As the episode progressed, she met a nightclub owner named Tedros. She fell in love with him and it looks like he is going to become her full-time self-help guru.
However, fans had plenty to pick about why they disliked the show. From The Weeknd's character and performance to the portrayal of Jocelyn, fans were disappointed with the show.
Most of them didn't have anything good to say about it, and while some called it weird, others were appalled by The Weeknd's character. Some even called it called The Weeknd's performance "awful."
It's safe to say that while The Idol is the talk of the town, it is getting a lot of negative attention. Fans were horrified by HBO's dip in the quality of content as they claimed that the channel went from airing Succession on Sundays to the new show which fans seem to hate.
They even called its director Sam Levinson pretentious and made fun of The Weeknd's hairstyle. Some fans even noticed that Jocelyn was a chain smoker. Many were upset that there were just hints of the beloved singer/rapper/actress Jennie Kim. Some said that while there is still hope for the show, it's certainly going to be a bumpy ride ahead.
The Idol synopsis
The official synopsis of the show reads:
"After a nervous breakdown derailed Jocelyn’s (Lily-Rose Depp) last tour, she’s determined to claim her rightful status as the greatest and s*xiest pop star in America. Her passions are reignited by Tedros (Abel “The Weeknd” Tesfaye), a nightclub impresario with a sordid past. Will her romantic awakening take her to glorious new heights or the deepest and darkest depths of her soul?"
The show's music has been provided by The Weeknd, Mike Dean, and Sam Levinson.
