The Dark Side of Fame: A Closer Look at 'The Idol'

Euphoria fans are eagerly awaiting the release of the latest series, 'The Idol', but early reviews from critics have left a sour taste in their mouths. The show, created by Sam Levinson and starring Abel Tesfaye (The Weeknd) alongside Lily-Rose Depp, promises to explore the world of fame and its dark underbelly. However, many are warning that it falls short of delivering on this promise.

Some critics have likened 'The Idol' to sleaze and torture porn, citing its crass portrayal of rape culture as one of its major flaws. Robbie Collin from the Daily Telegraph described the show's music as 'dreadful', while Peter Debruge from Variety called the script 'tawdry clichés'. David Fear from Rolling Stone echoed similar sentiments, stating that the show is 'nasty, brutish, and way worse than you'd have anticipated'.

The show has received widespread criticism for its lack of sexiness and its crude portrayal of women. Jo-Ann Titmarsh from London Evening Standard described it as feeling more like sleaze and torture porn, while Caspar Salmon from The Daily Beast pointed out that the show's presentation of rape culture is what really rankles.

Even some of those who watched the Cannes premiere have warned against the show, calling it 'sleazy' and 'gross'. With a dismal 27% Tomatometer score on 15 reviews, it seems like 'The Idol' may not be the hit HBO was hoping for. Despite this, fans will still get to experience the show for themselves when it drops early next month.

Whether or not 'The Idol' can recover from these scathing reviews remains to be seen, but one thing is certain: it has definitely left a bad taste in the mouths of many critics and viewers alike.

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