‘The Idol’, HBO’s controversial series featuring The Weeknd has been canceled after one season.
A spokesperson for HBO in a statement said, “‘The Idol’ was one of HBO’s most provocative original programs, and we’re pleased by the strong audience response.”
He said added, “After much thought and consideration, HBO, as well as the creators and producers have decided not to move forward with a second season. We’re grateful to the creators, cast, and crew for their incredible work.”
Created by Levinson and the Weeknd, ‘The Idol’ focuses on Jocelyn, an aspiring pop idol who, after having a nervous breakdown that causes her last tour to be canceled, resolves to reclaim her title as the sexiest pop star in America and begins a complex relationship with Tedros, a self-help guru and the head of a contemporary cult.
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Besides The Weeknd, the star-studded cast included Lily-Rose Depp, Dan Levy, Hank Azaria, and Jane Adams with new talent Troye Sivan, Jennie Kim from BLACKPINK, and Moses Sumney.
Season 1 concluded after just five episodes, shortened from the originally planned six-episode run last month on July 2.
The decision to cancel the series was made recently after a lack of clarity for both viewers and cast members about whether the series had the potential to continue.
