HBO Cancels, 'The Idol' , After Just 1 Season.
NBC reports that HBO's controversial
series, 'The Idol,' will not be renewed
after just one season on air. .
NBC reports that HBO's controversial
series, 'The Idol,' will not be renewed
after just one season on air. .
According to an HBO spokesperson,
the show by Sam Levinson and
Abel "The Weeknd" Tesfaye
will not be making a return. .
After much thought and
consideration, HBO, as well as
the creators and producers, have
decided not to move forward
with a second season. , HBO spokesperson, via NBC.
We’re grateful to the creators, cast
and crew for their incredible work, HBO spokesperson, via NBC.
On July 2, the five-episode series,
which starred Tesfaye as a shady
club owner, was brought to a conclusion.
NBC reports that 'The Idol' was
fraught with controversy from its
production through its release.
In March, 'Rolling Stone' published a report
citing sources who claimed the production
had "gone wildly, disgustingly off the rails.".
In March, 'Rolling Stone' published a report
citing sources who claimed the production
had "gone wildly, disgustingly off the rails.".
Other publications also criticized the show after its
release, with 'Playlist' calling it "gross and sexist,"
while 'Vulture' said it felt like "faint rape-fantasy porn.".
Other publications also criticized the show after its
release, with 'Playlist' calling it "gross and sexist,"
while 'Vulture' said it felt like "faint rape-fantasy porn.".
How ever you’re feeling watching that
scene, whether it’s discomfort, or you
feel gross, or you feel embarrassed for
the characters, it’s all those emotions
adding up to: This guy is in way over
his head, this situation is one where
he is not supposed to be here, Abel "The Weeknd" Tesfaye, via 'GQ' Interview.
However, NBC reports that despite the controversy,
the show managed to rank among Max's
most-watched series of the summer.