Even if you haven’t seen The Idol, chances are you’ve heard about it. HBO’s latest risky venture revolves around Jocelyn (played by Lily-Rose Depp), a struggling pop star determined to make a comeback after experiencing a mental breakdown.
While spending time with her friends, she unexpectedly crosses paths with Tedros (portrayed by The Weeknd, also known as Abel Tesfaye), a charismatic cult leader and nightclub owner who quickly gains influence over her life and career.
The show is known for its excessive and provocative nature, although not in a positive manner. Surprisingly, audiences and critics have given The Idol disappointingly low ratings on Rotten Tomatoes.
However, learning that The Idol would conclude with five episodes instead of the initially planned six was shocking. Speculation has emerged online, suggesting that the show’s abrupt ending may be attributed to its hostile reception.
Typically, a series doesn’t end prematurely unless it has been officially canceled. Therefore, the unexpected reduction in episodes raises questions about the current state of The Idol.
Naturally, people are curious about the status of The Idol. Is it canceled? What does the absence of a sixth episode signify? Based on the available information, it appears to be more of a miscommunication than an actual show cancellation.
Here’s what we know about the canceled sixth episode of The Idol and what implications it may have for the series as a whole.
Is ‘The Idol’ Cancelled?
No, the show is not canceled. On June 15, HBO PR took to Twitter to clarify that reports regarding the future of The Idol “is being misreported.”
There is no confirmed Season 2 for the show, but it hasn’t been definitively canceled either. The only authorized information is that the show will conclude one episode earlier than initially anticipated.
It is being misreported that a decision on a second season of The Idol has been determined. It has not, and we look forward to sharing the next episode with you Sunday night.
— HBO PR (@HBOPR) June 15, 2023
The Idol’s Future: Season 2 on the Horizon?
Recent comments from Da’Vine Joy Randolph, who co-stars in ‘The Idol,’ suggest that the show’s creators intend to continue the series.
During an interview, Randolph dismissed the idea that ‘The Idol’ was meant to be a “one-and-done” limited series. She insisted that the plan was always for the show to have a second season and emphasized that HBO was “very happy with it”.
Furthermore, Randolph dropped hints about the series finale, promising a significant twist that could lay the groundwork for a thrilling second-season storyline.
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She teased, “There will be a turning [of] the table, and I think a really exciting set-up entering into Season 2…” and promised, “there’s a spin — there’s a huge, huge spin.” It was also revealed that the season finale would occur in episode 5 instead of the planned initial sixth episode.
This surprise move and hints about the finale’s plot have led to speculation that the backlash against the show could be addressed in the storyline itself, potentially setting the stage for a drastic shift in the show’s narrative and characters in a potential second season.
