It’s the most controversial series of the moment: The Idol is coming to an end soon. Already criticized before its release – due to a chaotic production that led to the departure of director Amy Seimetz, the adult drama was criticized by critics throughout its run on HBO in the US and Prime Video (with Pas Warner) in France.
Created and produced by Sam Levinson, Abel Tesfaye (aka The Weeknd) and Reza Fahim, The Idol follows the return to the spotlight of Jocelyn (Lily-Rose Depp), a depressed pop star.
She falls in love with Tedros (The Weeknd), a nightclub owner with a troubled past, who ignites a fire inside her. If this novel spurred her art, it could also signal the star’s eventual downfall.
Lily-Rose Depp’s response to criticism of The Idol
If The Idol explores the harmful effects of the star system and media pressure experienced by a popular singer, but also the toxicity of those around him, the series has been criticized for its vulgar and nonsensical tone, with some viewers talking about “torture porn” regarding the very explicit sex scenes.
But the cast of the HBO show disagrees with that criticism. After Abel Tesfaye, it’s Lily-Rose Depp’s turn to defend the idol and the sections it contains. in the interview Vogue AustraliaThe star explains that the series is provocative by choice:
“I wasn’t interested in doing something puritanical. It’s okay if this show isn’t for everyone, and that’s okay — I think art is only better when it’s divisive. I’ve never felt more respected and safer on set, frankly.”
The model and actress had no problems, according to her, filming sex and nudity scenes and that “The Risky Nature of the Role” There was a bequest on his part. “It was really important to me and I was looking forward to it. I wasn’t scared. I think we live in a very sexual world. I think it’s interesting to explore.”He believes.
The creative process was rewarding for Lily-Rose Depp, who explains that she drew for Jocelyn’s interpretation, which was sometimes improvised on set:
“I really like that spontaneity, and that’s what I’ve learned about myself on set, that’s what really works for me. I like to be on my toes, creatively. It allows us all to be super relaxed and super connected with each other.”
The series caused a stir in the United States, and its detractors were pleasantly surprised to learn that the season would finally end after its fifth episode, while six episodes were initially announced.
We meet among the opponents of The Idol Television and Media Parents’ CouncilCensorship and conservative advocacy group that evaluates what programs it deems “appropriate” or “safe” for children.
The group expressed their feelings about the series in a press release: “HBO should stay away from a Sam Levinson-produced series that grossly glorifies and commercializes extreme teen sexual abuse by refusing to renew it for a second season.”
At this time, there are no second episodes on the agenda for The Idol, but HBO has not officially announced the cancellation of the series. Season 1 of The Idol will conclude with its fifth episode, available July 2 on HBO in the US and the following day on Prime Video (with Warner Pass) in France.
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