HBO’s latest original drama, “The Idol,” delves into the dark side of fame.
Co-produced and co-executive produced by Sam Levinson, Abel “The Weeknd” Tesfaye and Reza Faheem, it stars Lily-Rose Depp as Jocelyn, a pop star whose antics have caught the attention of the public (Britney or Think Miley).
The logline for the series reads: “After a nervous breakdown derails Jocelyn’s (Lily-Rose Depp) previous tour, she is determined to claim her rightful status as the greatest and sexiest pop star in America.” Her passion is reignited by Tedros (Abel “The Weeknd” Tesfaye), a nightclub impresario with a sordid past. Will her romantic awakening lead her to glorious new heights or to the darkest and darkest of her soul? in the depths?
The drama is just unfolding, so if you’re curious to know when you can watch new episodes, we’ve put together a handy guide to “The Idol” release schedule and what time new episodes will air.
When did “The Idol” premiere?
The Idol had its world premiere at the 76th Cannes Film Festival on 22 May.
For general viewers, “The Idol” begins Sunday, June 4 at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT on HBO and will be available to stream on Max (formerly HBO Max). You must have an active Max subscription to stream the show.
What time does ‘The Idol’ air on HBO?
New episodes of “The Idol” air every Sunday night at 9:00 pm ET/PT on HBO and Max.
What time is “The Idol” streaming on Max?
Each new episode streams at 9:00 PM ET on Max. If you’re on the west coast, you can start streaming the latest “The Idol” episodes on Max at 6:00 p.m. PT.
Are new episodes released weekly or all at once?
Season 1 of “The Idol” consists of five episodes, with a new episode released every Sunday.
Here’s the full ‘The Idol’ release schedule:
Episode 1: June 4 (“Pop Tarts and Rat Tales”)
Episode 2: June 11 (“Double Fantasy”)
Episode 3: June 18 (“Daybreak”)
Episode 4: June 25 (TBD)
Episode 5: July 2 (TBD season finale)
Who Is In The Cast Of “The Idol”?
The cast of “The Idol” includes:
- Abel “The Weekend” Tesfaye as Tedros, part nightclub impresario, part cult-leader
- Lily-Rose Depp as Jocelyn, a rising pop star
- Troye Sivan as Xander, Jocelyn’s creative director
- Dan Levy as Jocelyn’s publicist
- Devin Joy Randolph as Destiny, Jocelyn’s co-manager
- Eli Roth as Live Nation Representative
- Hari Neff as Talia, a Vanity Fair writer
- Jane Adams as Nikki, a record label executive
- Jenny Ruby as Jane the Witch, Jocelyn’s backup dancer
- Mike Dean as a music producer
- Moses Sumney as Tedros’ follower Izaak
- Rachel Sennot as Leia, Jocelyn’s assistant/best friend
- Ramsey as himself
- Susanna Son as Chloe, Tedros’ follower
- Hank Azaria as Chaim, Jocelyn’s co-manager
You can read more about his performance in TheWrap’s review.
Watch the trailer of ‘The Idol’
