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The Idol

The Idol

We all crave things that aren't good for us.

20235.41 Season5 EpisodesCanceled

Overview

After a nervous breakdown derailed Jocelyn's last tour, she’s determined to claim her rightful status as the greatest and sexiest pop star in America. Her passions are reignited by Tedros, 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?

Created by Sam Levinson
Written by Clara Mamet, Howard A. Rodman, Nick Bilton
Produced by Harrison Kreiss
NetworksHBO

Top Cast

The Weeknd

The Weeknd

Tedros

Lily-Rose Depp

Lily-Rose Depp

Jocelyn

Suzanna Son

Suzanna Son

Chloe

Troye Sivan

Troye Sivan

Xander

Jane Adams

Jane Adams

Nikki

Kais Boukthir

Kais Boukthir

Tedros Follower (uncredited)

Mitch Modes

Mitch Modes

Mitch

Hank Azaria

Hank Azaria

Chaim

R

Ramsey

Ramsey

Da'Vine Joy Randolph

Da'Vine Joy Randolph

Destiny

Themes & Keywords

nightclublos angeles, californianightclub entertainernightclub performernightlifedesire for famefame-seekingmusic industryromantic entrapmentbewildered

About The Idol

The Idol is a drama series that first aired in 2023 exploring themes of nightclub, los angeles, california, nightclub entertainer, nightclub performer, nightlife, desire for fame. Created by Sam Levinson, it stars The Weeknd, Lily-Rose Depp, Suzanna Son. After a nervous breakdown derailed Jocelyn's last tour, she’s determined to claim her rightful status as the greatest and sexiest pop star in America. Her passions are reignited by Tedros, 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?

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