‘The Idol’ Plot Explained: Here’s what the HBO drama is all about
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Amid growing controversies and allegations, HBO's ‘The Idol’ has garnered quite an incredible fanbase before its release. If you are someone who wants to binge-watch ‘Euphoria’ or ‘Malcom and Marie’, then ‘The Idol’ is the perfect combination of both. It features the darkest romance with narcissistic character development and themes of gore, violence, and nudity. You can also watch ‘Gossip Girl’, ‘True Lies’, ‘The White Lotus’ and various other shows which resemble ‘The Idol’.
‘The Idol’ resonates with the complexity of human nature. It shows determination and explores the darkest extent to which a person can go in order to fulfill their goals. The original synopsis of ‘The Idol’ reads, “After a nervous breakdown derailed Jocelyn’s [Lily-Rose Depp] last tour, she’s determined to claim her rightful status as the greatest and sexiest pop star in America. Her passions are reignited by Tedros [Abel “The Weeknd” Tesfaye], a nightclub impresario with a sordid past. Will her romantic awakening take her to glorious new heights or the deepest, darkest, depths of her soul?” Even if you are not a fan of thrilling drama, you should consider watching The Weeknd perform a unique role, unlike any other he's previously taken up.
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What is the plot of HBO 'The Idol?
HBO original ‘The Idol’ tells the story of pop star Jocelyn (Lily-Rose Depp), who suffers a nervous breakdown on her last tour. She’s determined to claim her title and her passion is reignited with the entry of a nightclub impresario, Tedros (The Weeknd) who has a scandalous past.
‘The Idol’ will explore the darkest and deepest depths of Jocelyn’s soul after she meets Tedros. It will be a thrilling experience to watch ‘The Idol’ due to its intricate plot, flawed characters, and the way it will display the complexities of human nature. Moreover, the controversies surrounding the drama chronicling sexuality, nudity, and extravagant gore have sparked viewers' interest in it.
Many people relate the drama to a "sexual torture p**n" due to excessive nudity and displays of overtly sexual behavior, as reported by Rolling Stone. However, we cannot know what's behind the story until we watch.
Trailer
Watch the trailer of 'The Idol' below.