“Idol Just gave us the worst sex scene ever” states GQ magazine in an article published after episode 2 aired. Available June 12th, the second installment in the series co-created by Sam Levinson (Euphoria) and singer The Weeknd. Reason ? Nasty and embarrassing sex scene.
Viewers are worried not so much about the sexual nature of this series, but about the complete lack of taste. “Everything about sex on The Idol, even in the most provocative scenes, is tantamount to your brother’s friend wanting to impress you with his ass knowledge.” – writes British journalist Lucy Ford.
Another problem is also the side of The Weeknd and his acting. The Canadian star plays Tedros, a nightclub owner who controls pop star Jocelyn (Lily-Rose Depp). He does not seduce the apprentice actor on the screen, on the contrary. “Tedros emerges from his slouched perch with the energy and sex appeal of a fish-going Gollum,” says the unfiltered GQ article.
On social networks and mainly on Twitter, the translator of Blinding Lights and Starboy is not immune to ridicule:
“I haven’t watched The Weeknd since The Idol.”
“Wait, The Idol is really good when the show focuses on Joseline’s life, until that nerdy The Weeknd comes along and ruins the show with oversexed dialogue worthy of WatPadd.“
“When The Weeknd speaks with his “fat tongue,” with the charisma of someone who just had a lobotomy, during the sex scene in episode 2 of The Idol; It rarely reached the level of terror. So bad that his love songs immediately turn bad.”
“There is nothing sexy about The Weeknd. Sex scenes should be kept to a minimum. # idol“
“Idol is good when I look at Jocelyn’s life and depression. The last 20 minutes left me traumatized by The Weeknd’s awkward performance. I will never forgive Sam Levinson for adding this weird crap and ruining the show.”
Idol is available on Prime Video via Warner Pass.
Source: Allocine
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