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The Idol – Season 1, Episode 2 Double Fantasy

Play trailer 3:59 The Idol – Season 1, Episode 2 Double Fantasy Aired Jun 11, 2023 Drama Play Trailer Watchlist
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38% Tomatometer 8 Reviews
After clashing with her team over her album's first single, Jocelyn pushes herself to the limit on the set of her new music video, while Nikki sees potential in backup dancer Dyanne; Tedros introduces Jocelyn and Leia to Izaak and Chloe.
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Cast & Crew

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Lily-Rose Depp

Jocelyn

Abel "The Weeknd" Tesfaye

Tedros

Suzanna Son

Chloe

Troye Sivan

Xander

Moses Sumney

Izaak

Jane Adams

Nikki Katz
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Ben Travers IndieWire Jun 13, 2023
D+
For now, we’re just watching a woman get beaten down at work and at home. How much more can she take? And how much longer can we be expected to stare at the trainwreck? Go to Full Review Choire Sicha New York Magazine/Vulture Jun 12, 2023
3/5
Is this good? Is this bad? Does it have a quality? Am I a freak, yeah? Go to Full Review Alan French Sunshine State Cineplex Jun 19, 2023
6/10
Even as some elements further the “this industry is disgusting” narrative, it needs to begin throwing punches. Otherwise, it feels pointless (one might say Babylon-esque). Go to Full Review Prathyush Parasuraman Film Companion Jun 16, 2023
The human anatomy here begins to look clinical after two hours in this corner of Levinson’s mind. Go to Full Review Dustin Rowles Pajiba Jun 13, 2023
It’s big-budget, low-rent Skinemax. I don’t care about the sexual content, but the writing gives me full-body heaves. Go to Full Review Denis Kimathi TV Fanatic Jun 12, 2023
4.2/5
A significant upgrade from the series premiere. It did a great job peeling back the layers and filling in some missing pieces, strengthening The Idol. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

Episode Info

Synopsis After clashing with her team over her album's first single, Jocelyn pushes herself to the limit on the set of her new music video, while Nikki sees potential in backup dancer Dyanne; Tedros introduces Jocelyn and Leia to Izaak and Chloe.
Director
Sam Levinson
Executive Producer
Joe Epstein, Reza Fahim, Aaron L. Gilbert, Ashley Levinson, Sam Levinson, Kevin Turen, Abel "The Weeknd" Tesfaye, Sara E. White
Screenwriter
Reza Fahim, Sam Levinson, Abel "The Weeknd" Tesfaye
Network
HBO
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date
Jun 11, 2023
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