Close Menu
NERDBOT
    Facebook X (Twitter) Instagram YouTube
    Subscribe
    NERDBOT
    • News
      • Reviews
    • Movies & TV
    • Comics
    • Gaming
    • Collectibles
    • Science & Tech
    • Culture
    • Nerd Voices
    • About Us
      • Join the Team at Nerdbot
    NERDBOT
    Home»Television»HBO’s Controversial Series “The Idol” Sets Release Date
    The Weeknd, Lily Rose Depp "The Idol" HBO
    Television

    HBO’s Controversial Series “The Idol” Sets Release Date

    Carling McGuireBy Carling McGuireApril 17, 20232 Mins Read
    Share
    Facebook Twitter Pinterest Reddit WhatsApp Email

    One of HBO’s first series to premiere on its new “Max” platform is “The Idol“. It was up in the air when the series would premiere and what the content would entail. Despite a complete shift in the tone of the plot, expensive rewrites and shoots.

    Lily Rose Depp, The Weeknd “The Idol” HBO

    HBO is calling “The Idol” its most provocative series to date. Given that the series made its name being provocative, that seems to be saying a lot. The story itself took a hard left from its original plot. Original director for the series Amy Seimetz intended “The Idol” to be a feminist satire. A young woman coming into her own power as she delves deeper into the life of a pop idol. Seimetz left the series when it was almost nearly completed.

    “Euphoria”‘s Sam Levinson took Seimetz’s place, and nearly reshot/rewrote the entire series. Changing the direction enough that Rolling Stone released a scathing article about the series. To which The Weeknd (Abel Tesfaye) tweeted a response with the question “did we upset you?.” Adding insult to injury, using a clip from the series in which the rock magazine is slammed for being irrelevant in a modern world.

    Would Seimetz’s Version Have Been Better?

    One member of the crew described the production as “sexual torture porn.” Another says Levinson’s rewrites completely ruined the series message.

    Lily Rose Depp, The Weeknd “The Idol” HBO

    “What I signed up for was a dark satire of fame and the fame model in the 21st century,” the unnamed crew member said. “The things that we subject our talent and stars to, the forces that put people in the spotlight and how that can be manipulated in the post-Trump world…It went from satire to the thing it was satirizing.”

    HBO has defended their stance on the series, claiming it’s all justified. “The initial approach on the show and production of the early episodes, unfortunately, did not meet HBO standards so we chose to make a change.” Given David Zaslav‘s changes to HBO with the WB Discovery merger, we can’t help but roll our eyes.

    The series will be premiering June 4th, 2023.

    Do You Want to Know More?

    Share. Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn WhatsApp Reddit Email
    Previous ArticleJack in the Box Brings Back Pineapple Express Milkshake for 4/20
    Next Article Michelle Yeoh to Star in “Star Trek: Section 31” Film
    Carling McGuire

    Related Posts

    “Outlander” Prequel Series “Blood of My Blood” Gets Trailer

    July 10, 2025

    Netflix “Monster” Season 4 May Focus on Lizzie Borden

    July 8, 2025

    CD Projekt Red Confirm “Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2” with Teaser

    July 5, 2025

    “South Park” Creators Call Paramount-Skydance Merger ‘S***show’

    July 4, 2025

    “Trainwreck: Storm Area 51” Gets Teaser for Netflix Docu

    July 2, 2025

    Neil Druckmann Leaves HBO’s “Last of Us” Ahead of Season 3

    July 2, 2025
    • Latest
    • News
    • Movies
    • TV
    • Reviews

    Understanding Human Behavior: How AI Analyzes and Predicts Decision-Making

    July 10, 2025

    Benefits of Leveraging Pharmacokinetics Services

    July 10, 2025

    Best 3-Point and PTO Stump Grinders for Tractors (2025 Buyer’s Guide)

    July 10, 2025

    Best Site to Play Cash Poker Games: GGPoker or Bodog? (2025 Comparison)

    July 10, 2025

    Gamification of Entertainment: How are new Technologies changing Indoor Game Activities?

    July 10, 2025

    Black Sabbath, Ozzy Osbourne Farewell Concert Raises $190 Million

    July 9, 2025

    Body Found in Pasadena, CA Goodwill Donation Bin

    July 8, 2025

    Convicted Felon Billy McFarland Lists Fyre Fest for Sale on eBay

    July 8, 2025

    First Trailer for Millennium’s “Red Sonja” Hits

    July 10, 2025

    Cameras Are Rolling on “Dune Part 3”

    July 8, 2025

    James Gunn’s “Superman” Brings Updated Meaning to the Man of Steel [Spoiler-Free Review]

    July 8, 2025

    Jon M. Chu to Direct Live-Action “Hot Wheels” Movie

    July 7, 2025

    “Outlander” Prequel Series “Blood of My Blood” Gets Trailer

    July 10, 2025

    Netflix “Monster” Season 4 May Focus on Lizzie Borden

    July 8, 2025

    CD Projekt Red Confirm “Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2” with Teaser

    July 5, 2025

    “South Park” Creators Call Paramount-Skydance Merger ‘S***show’

    July 4, 2025

    James Gunn’s “Superman” Brings Updated Meaning to the Man of Steel [Spoiler-Free Review]

    July 8, 2025

    The F11PRO 2 Drone – Pro-Level Performance Meets Sleek Design

    July 3, 2025
    "M3GAN," 2025

    “M3GAN 2.0” A Sequel That Forgets to Have Fun [Review]

    June 29, 2025

    “F1: The Movie” Thrilling Cars, Crash and Burn Story [Review]

    June 28, 2025
    Check Out Our Latest
      • Product Reviews
      • Reviews
      • SDCC 2021
      • SDCC 2022
    Related Posts

    None found

    NERDBOT
    Facebook X (Twitter) Instagram YouTube
    Nerdbot is owned and operated by Nerds! If you have an idea for a story or a cool project send us a holler on [email protected]

    Type above and press Enter to search. Press Esc to cancel.