The series “The Idol” was announced as a great hit from the beginning. It was really hard to be surprised, especially since Sam Levinson, the creator of the famous , was involved in the production. The cast also looked promising, with Abel Tesfaye () and Abel Tesfaye cast in the lead roles. The trailer for the series also served its purpose, showing “Idol” as a mysterious and dynamic story about the rise of a fallen pop star. So good shots were chosen for the clip that the viewers could actually think that they would be dealing with a well-written, complex story in which the problems faced by the show business industry would be presented.
Unfortunately, with each subsequent episode, disappointment grew, because finally the audience was delivered something different than originally announced. , which in turn translated into a very low overall production rating.
“Idol” canceled after the first season. HBO Statement
No official reason has been given as to why HBO decided to end the series after its first season. However, we can expect that the audience’s reviews to some extent influenced the decision of the creators, who from the beginning did not make a clear declaration as to whether “Idol” will be a miniseries or will be extended for further seasons.
“‘Idol’ is one of HBO’s most provocative originals and we’re pleased that viewers have responded so strongly to it. After much thought, HBO, as well as the creators and producers, have decided not to continue the series for a second season. We are grateful to the creators, cast and crew for their amazing work.” – An HBO spokesman reported.
The problem of “Idol” was not only the negative ratings of the viewers, but also the conflicts that were supposed to take place on the set of the series. In a report published in the magazine “Rolling Stone” there was information about the alleged dispute between director Amy Seimetz and the lead actor Abel Tesfaye.
Source: Gazeta
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