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After The Idol landed on screens in June, the drama was met with a slew of controversy and an abysmal response from fans and critics.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The series featured Lily-Rose Depp as Jocelyn, a vulnerable pop star who is trying to fix her image after a mental breakdown.<\/p>\n
It also explored her complex relationship with Tedros (The Weeknd) a sleazy nightclub owner and cult leader.\u00a0<\/p>\n
However, the use of nudity and graphic scenes led many people to criticize the show on social media.<\/p>\n
Don’t miss… <\/strong> We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info<\/p>\n Despite The Idol\u2019s critical response and poor ratings, actors including Da’Vine Joy Randolph who starred as Destiny hinted at the possibility of a second season.\u00a0<\/p>\n As she told Variety, the instalment contained \u201cEaster eggs and some stuff put in there that set things up for season two.\u201d<\/p>\n She added the finale was \u201cdefinitely open where there could be a season two\u201d.<\/p>\n Speaking on the second season, Randolph continued: \u201cI think that everyone\u2019s intention is to have a second season. This was never intended to be a limited series.\u201d<\/p>\n However, Deadline later reported that the show’s creative team didn’t have a multi-season arc planned for the series.<\/p>\n In a statement, an HBO spokesperson confirmed: \u201cThe Idol was one of HBO\u2019s most provocative original programs, and we\u2019re pleased by the strong audience response.<\/p>\n \u201cAfter much thought and consideration, HBO, as well as the creators and producers, have decided not to move forward with a second season.<\/p>\n \u201cWe\u2019re grateful to the creators, cast, and crew for their incredible work,\u201d the statement concluded.<\/p>\n
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