When will HBO original 'The Idol' air? Release date, time and how to watch thriller drama

‘The Idol’ starring The Weeknd and Lily-Rose Depp touches on the subjects of crime, mystery, and family dynamics
PUBLISHED MAY 29, 2023
A still from HBO original series 'The Idol' starring The Weeknd as Tedros and Lily-Rose Depp as Jocelyn (@theidol/Instagram)
A still from HBO original series 'The Idol' starring The Weeknd as Tedros and Lily-Rose Depp as Jocelyn (@theidol/Instagram)

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Are you The Weeknd fan? Do you go mad listening to his enthralling songs, dramatic beats, and blending elements of electronic, pop, and R&B music? If yes, then you would not want to miss his new dark and introspective series ‘The Idol’ on HBO. The Weeknd, aka Abel Tesfaye, presents the darkest character just like his song videos alongside stunning Lily-Rose Depp.

‘The Idol’ is created by the makers of ‘Euphoria’, Reza Fahim, Sam Levinson, and The Weeknd himself. HBO has delivered amazing content over the past few years and has again come up with the greatest series of all time which features themes of gore, nudity, and drama. Adding another intense storyline with a gripping narrative, ‘The Idol’ will be greatly applauded for its themes of crime, mystery, family dynamics, and moral dilemmas.

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The official HBO synopsis for ‘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 and darkest depths of her soul?” 



 

When will ‘The Idol’ release?

'The Idol' Episode 1 will release on June 4, 2023, at 9 pm ET on HBO.

How to watch ‘The Idol?

You can watch the first episode of 'The Idol' on HBO and streaming service Max (HBO Max). 

Trailer

Here's the official trailer of HBO original series 'The Idol'



 

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