Created by Abel Tesfaye (aka The Weeknd), and Euphoria’s creator Sam Levinson, it is a star-studded affair with multiple A-listers such as Troye Sivan, Blackpink’s Jennie Ruby Jane, and Dan Levy. Lets know more about it ->
The Weeknd plays Tedros, a slimy cult leader who owns a trendy L.A. nightclub and operates a cult similar to NXIVM & Scientology.
Johnny Depp's daughter makes her debut as Jocelyn, a glamorous pop star entangled in the dark side of the music industry and captivated by Tedros.
A troubled pop star, Jocelyn, seeks to revive her career with the help of Tedros, a mysterious nightclub owner, but risks losing herself in the process.
Ahead of the series’ June 4 premiere on HBO, they had a grand premiere at Cannes Film Festival, receiving mixed reviews from critics.
On June 4th, The Idol released on Jio Cinema, the Indian partner for HBO's releases. You can currently stream the first episode on their website & app.
K-Pop band Blackpink's member Jennie plays Dyanne, a backup dancer and friend to struggling artist Jocelyn, marking her debut in the acting world.
They faced allegations of on-set toxicity, which were denied, and underwent a major overhaul before airing. Levinson directed the second version at Weeknd's request.
The critics commented on the series' controversial amount of sex, some even deeming it a 'luxury sleaze'. Many felt the first episode was 'kinky yet empty'.