Series

The Idol

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

★ 5.4(320)20231 season

The Idol is streaming on HBO Max in United States, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home. Availability checked 9 June 2026.

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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 United States — 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