Series

The Idol

“We all crave things that aren't good for us.”

★ 5.4(320)20231 season

The Idol is streaming on WOW, Wow Fiction Amazon Channel and HBO Max in Germany, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, MagentaTV, Videoload and Freenet meinVOD. Availability checked 10 June 2026.

Where to watch The Idol

🇩🇪 Germany

WOWStream

Wow Fiction Amazon ChannelStream

Good to know

Creator: Sam Levinson, The Weeknd, Reza Fahim
Release date: 2023-06-04
Language: English
Seasons: 1
Episodes: 5
Network: HBO
Status: Canceled
Country: Canada
Studio: A24

The Idol — trailer

About The Idol

The Idol is a 2023 web series in the Drama genre, created by Sam Levinson, The Weeknd and Reza Fahim, starring The Weeknd, Lily-Rose Depp and Suzanna Son. It spans 1 season and 5 episodes, and originally aired on HBO. It holds an average rating of 5.4/10 from 320 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Idol in Germany — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

After a nervous breakdown derailed Jocelyn's 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, 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?

Seasons (1)

Season 15 eps · 2023

Cast

The Weeknd

Tedros

Lily-Rose Depp

Jocelyn

Suzanna Son

Chloe

Troye Sivan

Xander

Jane Adams

Nikki

Mitch Modes

Mitch

Hank Azaria

Chaim

Ramsey

Da'Vine Joy Randolph

Destiny

Moses Sumney

Izaak

Hari Nef

Talia

Rachel Sennott

Leia

Themes & keywords

nightclublos angeles, californianightclub entertainernightclub performernightlifedesire for famefame-seekingmusic industryromantic entrapmentbewildered

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Idol in Germany?+

In Germany, you can stream The Idol on WOW, Wow Fiction Amazon Channel and HBO Max. It's also available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, MagentaTV, Videoload and Freenet meinVOD.

Is The Idol on Netflix?+

The Idol is not on Netflix in Germany right now, but you can stream it on WOW, Wow Fiction Amazon Channel and HBO Max.

How many seasons of The Idol are there?+

The Idol has 1 season and 5 episodes in total.

Who stars in The Idol?+

The Idol stars The Weeknd, Lily-Rose Depp, Suzanna Son, Troye Sivan and Jane Adams.

When did The Idol come out?+

The Idol is a 2023 web series created by Sam Levinson, The Weeknd and Reza Fahim.

What genre is The Idol?+

The Idol is Drama series.

Who created The Idol?+

The Idol was created by Sam Levinson, The Weeknd and Reza Fahim.