HBO cancels 'The Idol' season 2

HBO cancels 'The Idol', the controversial show of 2023, following its premiere on HBO Max in June.

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Sam Levinson, creator of 'Euphoria', directed the series starring The Weeknd and Lily-Rose Depp.

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Show stirred controversy due to explicit content and plot, leading to its cancellation.

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HBO spokesperson confirms the decision not to proceed with a second season.

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Despite provocative nature, the show received strong audience response.

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The plot followed Lily-Rose Depp's character, a pop star entangled with a cult leader, exploring the music industry's darker aspects.

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Initial screening at Cannes Film Festival garnered criticism, labeling it abusive and pornographic.

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Variety review critiques the use of degradation and suffering, while CNN's Brian Lowry considers it a dramatic failure for HBO.

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