Rumors Surround Cancellation of Season 2 of HBO's 'The Idol' Amid The Weeknd Controversy.

Following the controversy surrounding sex scenes in the HBO drama series, The Idol, starring The Weeknd and Lily-Rose Depp, fans are curious about a potential second season.

However, it was reported by Page Six shortly after its June 2023 premiere that the show would not continue into a second season, as it was always intended to be a limited series.

Amidst rumors about The Weeknd's behavior on set, HBO has clarified that no decision has been made about a second season yet. The show focuses on rising pop star Jocelyn (Lily-Rose) who experiences a nervous breakdown and forms a bond with self-help guru, Tedros (The Weeknd), as she tries to climb the ladder of fame.

Ahead of the show's release, viewers called out the sexually explicit scenes that featured Lily-Rose's character. However, The Weeknd explained in an interview that the scenes were meant to depict discomfort and embarrassment for the character rather than being sensual. He and co-creator Sam Levinson wanted to create a dark, twisted fairy tale that took inspiration from their experiences in the music industry.