{"id":233578,"date":"2023-06-06T11:12:50","date_gmt":"2023-06-06T15:12:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sftarticles.wpenginepowered.com\/es\/?p=292454"},"modified":"2025-07-01T19:00:08","modified_gmt":"2025-07-02T02:00:08","slug":"the-idol-motives-series-hbo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/the-idol-motives-series-hbo\/","title":{"rendered":"The Weeknd Unveiled: 5 Factors to Consider before Indulging in &#8216;The Idol,&#8217; His HBO Max Series"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/en.softonic.com\/articles\/is-being-a-failure-max-in-the-united-states-hbo-gives-numbers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">HBO Max<\/a> is undergoing a significant transformation<\/strong>. The streaming platform is not only changing its name to Max but also revamping its catalog. Among all the exciting additions like <a href=\"https:\/\/en.softonic.com\/articles\/controversial-plot-harry-potter-series-max-elves\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">the upcoming Harry Potter series<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/en.softonic.com\/articles\/a-knight-of-the-seven-kingdoms-prequel-game-of-thrones-max\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">the new Game of Thrones spin-off<\/a>, or <a href=\"https:\/\/en.softonic.com\/articles\/everything-we-know-about-the-rick-and-morty-anime-for-max\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">the Rick and Morty anime<\/a>, there is an intriguing addition from HBO itself: The Idol.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"sc-card-program\">\r\n  <div class=\"sc-card-program__body\">\r\n    <div class=\"sc-card-program__row clearfix\">\r\n      <div class=\"sc-card-program__col-logo\">\r\n        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"sc-card-program__img\" src=\"https:\/\/images.sftcdn.net\/images\/t_app-icon-m\/p\/40cafa9e-c62d-4242-bf0b-45003285e1c6\/4236099912\/disney-plus-icon.png\" alt=\"Disney+\" width=\"100px\" height=\"100px\">\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"sc-card-program__col-title\">\r\n        <span class=\"sc-card-program__title\">Disney+<\/span>\r\n        <a class=\"sc-card-program__button sc-card-program-internal\" href=\"https:\/\/disneyplus.bn5x.net\/Kjja09\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">SUBSCRIBE<\/a>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"sc-card-program__col-rating\">\r\n        <svg class=\"rating-score__content\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" version=\"1.1\" x=\"0\" y=\"0\" viewbox=\"0 0 50 50\" enable-background=\"new 0 0 50 50\" xml:space=\"preserve\"><path class=\"rating-score__background rating-score--good\" fill=\"none\" stroke-width=\"6\" stroke-miterlimit=\"10\" d=\"M40 40c8.3-8.3 8.3-21.7 0-30s-21.7-8.3-30 0 -8.3 21.7 0 30\"><\/path><path class=\"rating-score__value rating-score__value--0\" fill=\"none\" stroke-width=\"6\" stroke-dashoffset=\"0\" stroke-miterlimit=\"10\" d=\"M40 40c8.3-8.3 8.3-21.7 0-30s-21.7-8.3-30 0 -8.3 21.7 0 30\"><\/path><text class=\"rating-score__number\" content=\"\" text-anchor=\"middle\" transform=\"matrix(1 0 0 1 25 31.0837)\" data-auto=\"app-user-score\"><\/text><\/svg>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"sc-card-program__row\">\r\n      <span class=\"sc-card-program__description\"><\/span>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"sc-card-program__row\">\r\n      <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"sc-card-program__bigpic\" src=\"\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\">\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <a class=\"sc-card-program__link track-link sc-card-program-sponsored\" href=\"https:\/\/disneyplus.bn5x.net\/Kjja09\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\"><\/a>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/en.softonic.com\/articles\/the-idol-series-the-weeknd-hbo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The series from the showrunner of Euphoria<\/a>, produced and co-starring singer The Weeknd, <strong>premiered at the Cannes Film Festival<\/strong> to mixed reviews. It initially received a standing ovation lasting 6 minutes, but it <a href=\"https:\/\/en.softonic.com\/articles\/the-idol-record-hbo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">has now become the lowest-rated series in HBO&#8217;s history<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But <strong>is the series worth watching?<\/strong> Well, at least we present you with 5 reasons to give this newly released series a chance.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed-Youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"The Idol | Official Trailer | HBO\" width=\"840\" height=\"473\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/xVYUKxF0wMc?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Reason number 1: The Weeknd<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;The main reason to <strong>give the series a chance is evident: <a href=\"https:\/\/en.softonic.com\/articles\/the-ultimate-collaboration-of-drake-and-the-weeknd-is-the-work-of-an-ai\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Weeknd<\/a><\/strong>. Musician Abel Makkonen Tesfaye has been the driving force behind the series, as he is currently at the forefront of a new artistic phase embodied in The Idol. In the series, he portrays a self-help guru and leader of a contemporary cult who falls in love with the protagonist. It is undoubtedly worth watching him in this role.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"575\" src=\"https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/sft\/articles\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2023\/06\/the-weeknd-en-apple-music-1_0384-1024x575.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-233584\" srcset=\"https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2023\/06\/the-weeknd-en-apple-music-1_0384-1024x575.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2023\/06\/the-weeknd-en-apple-music-1_0384-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2023\/06\/the-weeknd-en-apple-music-1_0384-768x431.jpg 768w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2023\/06\/the-weeknd-en-apple-music-1_0384-800x450.jpg 800w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2023\/06\/the-weeknd-en-apple-music-1_0384-664x374.jpg 664w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2023\/06\/the-weeknd-en-apple-music-1_0384-238x134.jpg 238w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2023\/06\/the-weeknd-en-apple-music-1_0384-436x246.jpg 436w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2023\/06\/the-weeknd-en-apple-music-1_0384-370x208.jpg 370w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2023\/06\/the-weeknd-en-apple-music-1_0384-304x170.jpg 304w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2023\/06\/the-weeknd-en-apple-music-1_0384-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2023\/06\/the-weeknd-en-apple-music-1_0384-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2023\/06\/the-weeknd-en-apple-music-1_0384.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Reason number 2: Lily-Rose Melody Depp<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The show&#8217;s leading actress is none other than <strong>Lily-Rose Melody Depp, the daughter of Johnny Depp<\/strong>, who is starting to make a name for herself in Hollywood by starring in this series. Although there was some controversy surrounding her role in the show, it is undoubtedly intriguing to see what the actress, who could potentially become one of the new faces in Hollywood, is capable of.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"563\" src=\"https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/sft\/articles\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2023\/06\/abel-the-weeknd-tesfaye-lily-ros.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-233585\" srcset=\"https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2023\/06\/abel-the-weeknd-tesfaye-lily-ros.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2023\/06\/abel-the-weeknd-tesfaye-lily-ros-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2023\/06\/abel-the-weeknd-tesfaye-lily-ros-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2023\/06\/abel-the-weeknd-tesfaye-lily-ros-800x450.jpg 800w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2023\/06\/abel-the-weeknd-tesfaye-lily-ros-664x374.jpg 664w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2023\/06\/abel-the-weeknd-tesfaye-lily-ros-238x134.jpg 238w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2023\/06\/abel-the-weeknd-tesfaye-lily-ros-436x246.jpg 436w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2023\/06\/abel-the-weeknd-tesfaye-lily-ros-370x208.jpg 370w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2023\/06\/abel-the-weeknd-tesfaye-lily-ros-304x170.jpg 304w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2023\/06\/abel-the-weeknd-tesfaye-lily-ros-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2023\/06\/abel-the-weeknd-tesfaye-lily-ros-150x84.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Reason number 3: The creator of Euphoria<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Certainly, <strong>the fact that Sam Levinson is the driving force behind The Idol<\/strong> is a compelling reason to watch the series. Levinson, the creator of Euphoria, is a significant asset for <a href=\"https:\/\/en.softonic.com\/articles\/the-idol-record-hbo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">HBO<\/a>, and experiencing a new perspective through his lens is undoubtedly intriguing, to say the least.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Reason number 4: HBO<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While <strong>The Idol being the lowest-rated series in HBO&#8217;s history<\/strong> may have sparked controversy, there is no doubt that the platform is synonymous with quality. If HBO has placed its trust in the work of Levinson and The Weeknd, it is because they have something interesting on their hands. The platform&#8217;s track record of delivering compelling content is a testament to their commitment to storytelling and producing exceptional shows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/sft\/articles\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2023\/06\/the-idol-hbo-64006aba81ac1-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-233586\" srcset=\"https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2023\/06\/the-idol-hbo-64006aba81ac1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2023\/06\/the-idol-hbo-64006aba81ac1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2023\/06\/the-idol-hbo-64006aba81ac1-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2023\/06\/the-idol-hbo-64006aba81ac1-800x450.jpg 800w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2023\/06\/the-idol-hbo-64006aba81ac1-664x374.jpg 664w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2023\/06\/the-idol-hbo-64006aba81ac1-238x134.jpg 238w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2023\/06\/the-idol-hbo-64006aba81ac1-436x246.jpg 436w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2023\/06\/the-idol-hbo-64006aba81ac1-370x208.jpg 370w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2023\/06\/the-idol-hbo-64006aba81ac1-304x170.jpg 304w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2023\/06\/the-idol-hbo-64006aba81ac1-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2023\/06\/the-idol-hbo-64006aba81ac1-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2023\/06\/the-idol-hbo-64006aba81ac1.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Reason number 5: Eroticism and provocation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It&#8217;s true that The Idol has been a source of controversy, but it has also been the main reason why people are tuning in to the series. <strong>Provocation, eroticism, and controversy may surround The Idol<\/strong>, but that doesn&#8217;t necessarily make it a bad thing. 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