With the release of the sexy, party-filled teaser of the new HBO series The Idol, is it possible the show can be bigger than Euphoria? There aren't a lot of details currently about Sam Levinson's new series, which he co-created with The Weeknd, who initially revealed the trailer at one of his recent tour stops. If the teaser is any indicator, The Idol looks like another one of Sam Levinson's indulgent, wild rides.
Despite some reported creative issues earlier in the year, The Idol seems to be back on track. The show will see both The Weeknd and Lily-Rose Depp in their television debuts, giving the show quite a bit of star power. The plotline revolves around a cult-like relationship between the two with a backdrop of Hollywood's penchant for sex, drugs, and excess. The series looks to be a welcome addition as audiences await season 3 of Euphoria.
After the acclaim of Euphoria, Sam Levinson has the blueprint for creating another controversial, albeit successful, show in The Idol. With The Weeknd being one of the biggest pop stars in the world, the show is sure to attract many viewers. The artist's subject matter in his songs is filled with the same kind of indulgence that has catapulted Levinson into being a polarizing director, making the two a match made in Heaven. The Idol has a chance to make its mark on the plethora of content that seeks to unveil the dark side of Hollywood. The added star power of Lily-Rose Depp will also attract attention. She is famous in her own right, as well as being the daughter of famed actor Johnny Depp.
Has Euphoria Become Too Popular To Be Topped?
Euphoria is undoubtedly popular, receiving a total of 16 Emmy nominations this year. The show has seen its stars Zendaya, Sydney Sweeney, and Jacob Elordi rise to new heights of fame since the show's debut season. The show's popularity is even more incredible, considering viewership doubled despite the backlash surrounding the show's depiction of its teenage characters. It will be challenging, but not impossible, for The Idol to mimic the success of Euphoria. The Idol's production got off to a rocky start after the director Amy Seimetz left the show following creative differences. Seimetz's exit was followed by the departure of Suzanna Son days later. Rumors were that The Weeknd wanted more story focus on his character in the show. Nonetheless, the revelation of the trailer is a good sign, showing the series is still on track. With a star-studded cast and the prior success of Euphoria, there will be a lot of hype around the release.
Hopefully, production controversies won't derail what looks like a promising HBO original series in The Idol. The teaser trailer has already drawn comparisons to the critically acclaimed drama, The Deuce. This is high praise as The Deuce currently sits at 93% on Rotten Tomatoes. With the series coming soon, it looks to be another Euphoria-like feather in the caps of Levinson and The Weeknd and a potential break-out moment for Lily-Rose Depp.