HBO drama The Idol Finale: Fans call it the ‘worst ending ever’

The Idol aired its finale episode, titled 'Jocelyn Forever', on Sunday. Fans on Twitter bashed the show and criticised the way the Sam Levinson-led show concluded, while the first episode wasn't also well-received.

Going by the reactions on social media, many were left inevitably confused because of the surprise ending. The controversial show came to an end over the weekend, raisingeyebrows for throwing a narrative curveball which many fans found to be confusing and pretentious.

"The show is a desperate attempt to incorporate violent sex scenes and drugs in the name of a pop star's career expedition. Should’ve spent less time on the sex scenes," a fan expressed on Twitter.Check out more reactions below!

One Twitter user wrote, "Ends up with an abusive paedophile, makes up abuse allegations about her DEAD MOTHER to gain sympathy points, all so she can write some mid music about daddy choking her? I’ve seen enough #THEIDOL" Another said, "so jocelyn was the villain this whole time #THEIDOL?" A user also compared Jocelyn with Amy Dunne from the book/movie Gone Girl and said, "Joss just went full Amy Dunne."

Many were not satisfied with the ending of the show and expressed their reactions. "Overall I’m confused about this show and its storyline," said one. Anothercomment read, "This show really didn’t have a direction at all like no storyline, no character development, just torture porn all the way." A second comment read, "Worst ending ever used Jennie for views."

About the finale

The Idol, starring Lily-Rose Depp and Abel "The Weeknd" Tesfaye, began on June 4. The show focused on an ambitious pop idol Jocelyn (Lily-Rose Depp) and her complex relationship with Tedros (Abel Tesfaye), a self-help guru and cult leader.

The finale episode leads to the conclusion that Jocelyn was in charge the whole time, even when she led everyone to believe that she was being manipulated by Tedros instead.

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