Here's why everyone's talking about 'The Idol' | CNN

There’s a new mega show hitting HBO next month – about the music industry, fame, and lots and lots of sex

. It’s called “The Idol,” and though the show has yet to debut publicly, it’s already made a world of headlines. “The Idol” comes from Abel Tesfaye, known more popularly as The Weeknd, and Sam Levinson, the showrunner of another hit HBO show, “Euphoria.” “The Idol” follows a budding pop star, Jocelyn, played by 23-year-old Lily-Rose Depp, who falls in love with a cult leader and nightclub owner, played by Tesfaye.

Though some have praised some of the actors’ performances, Levinson’s direction – and the story overall – have been criticized. “Levinson applies his efficient and stylish direction to every scene. Some of them have momentum, others are contradictory and most of them are confusing,” The Hollywood Reporter noted. “Rarely does a scene go by without the camera showing flashes of her breasts or ass.

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