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The Idol

After a nervous breakdown derailed Jocelyn's last tour, she's determined to claim her rightful status as the greatest and sexiest pop star in America. Her passions are reignited when she meets Tedros, a nightclub impresario with a sordid past. Will her romantic awakening take her to glorious new heights or the deepest, darkest depths of her soul?

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Cast & Crew See All

The Weeknd
Tedros
Lily-Rose Depp
Jocelyn
Suzanna Son
Chloe

Season 1 Episode Guide See All

Episode 1

Pop Tarts & Rat Tales

Sun, Jun 4, 202354 mins

As Jocelyn preps for her triumphant return, a leaked photo sends her team into crisis mode - just as a journalist arrives to do an in-depth profile on her. Later, Jocelyn has a chance encounter with nightclub owner Tedros.

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Featured Video

The Idol: Trailer 2 (UK)
The Idol: Trailer 2 (UK)
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1:24 The Idol: Trailer 2 (UK)

Awards

  • 2023 - GMS Award - Best Music Supervision for a Trailer (Series) - nominated
  • 2023 - Queer Palm - - nominated
  • 2024 - Artisan - Best Contemporary Makeup - Television Series, Limited Series or Miniseries, or Movie for Television - winner
  • 2024 - Artisan - Best Contemporary Hair Styling - Television Series, Limited Series or Miniseries, or Movie for Television - nominated

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