<p><meta name="uuid" content="uuidrwQTUsq0Ui0n" /><meta charset="utf-8" /><em>The Idol </em>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.</p>

<p>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, raising&nbsp;eyebrows for throwing a narrative curveball which many fans found to be confusing and pretentious.</p>

<p>"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.&nbsp;Check out more reactions below!</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">This show really didn’t have a direction at all like no storyline, no character development, just torture porn all the way. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/THEIDOL?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#THEIDOL</a> <a href="https://t.co/uSYlFD8eCZ">pic.twitter.com/uSYlFD8eCZ</a></p>
— 🐉 (@NickisBxlls) <a href="https://twitter.com/NickisBxlls/status/1675717151733211137?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 3, 2023</a></blockquote>
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<p>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."</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Jocelyn getting back together with Tedros at the END season 1 of <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TheIdol?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TheIdol</a> <a href="https://t.co/bdvIB6A2L7">pic.twitter.com/bdvIB6A2L7</a></p>
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<p>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. Another&nbsp;comment 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."&nbsp;</p>

<h2>About the finale</h2>

<p>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.</p>

<p>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.&nbsp;</p>

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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.

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, raising eyebrows 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! This show really didn’t have a direction at all like no storyline, no character development, just torture porn all the way. #THEIDOL pic.twitter.com/uSYlFD8eCZ — 🐉 (@NickisBxlls) July 3, 2023 × 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." Jocelyn getting back together with Tedros at the END season 1 of #TheIdol pic.twitter.com/bdvIB6A2L7 — Mmekwa MrTV (@mrtv_mmekwa) July 3, 2023 × 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. Another comment 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. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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

<p>The teaser of the most-awaited HBO drama series, ‘The Idol’ was released on July 18 and featured The Weeknd, Lily-Rose Depp, BLACKPINK’s Jennie, and other artists. The teaser video offers a sneak peek into the raunchy lives of the pop stars and orgies. Jennie’s brief appearance and intense scenes promise high-voltage drama for the viewers.&nbsp;</p>

<p>‘The Idol’ is co-created and executive produced by The Weeknd (real name Abel Tesfaye), ‘Euphoria’ director Sam Levinson, and Reza Fahim. The Weeknd is paired opposite Lily-Rose Depp in this six-episode television series set against the background of the music industry, which revolves around the Canadian singer, who is playing a self-help guru and leader of a modern-day cult, who gets into a complicated relationship with a budding pop star, played by Depp.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The other star-playing supporting characters in the series are Troye Sivan, Debby Ryan, Rachel Sennott, Steve Zissis, Hari Nef, and Juliebeth Gonzalez.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch the teaser of 'The Idol' here:-&nbsp;</strong></p>

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<p>The high-spirited and drug-filled teaser clip introduces The Weeknd and Depp as being involved in the "sleaziest" relationship in "all of Hollywood." The series has not got a release date yet.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Taking to Instagram, Depp shared the video teaser and wrote, "The sleaziest love story in all of Hollywood. From the sick and twisted minds of @samlev00 &amp; @theweeknd , #THEIDOL coming soon. @theidol @hbo @hbomax.</p>

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<p>The Weeknd too shared the teaser,&nbsp;"HOLD ON FOR DEAR LIFE // From the sick and twisted minds of Sam Levinson and @TheWeeknd, starring @lilyrose_depp, # THEIDOL is coming soon to @hbomax," he wrote.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"When the multi-talented Abel 'the Weeknd' Tesfaye, Reza Fahim, and Sam Levinson brought us The Idol, it was clear their subversive, revelatory take on the cult of the music industry was unlike anything HBO had ever done before," HBO’s programming executive vice president, Francesca Orsi, previously said in a statement, reported Entertainment Weekly.</p>

<p>The Weeknd has appeared on TV before. he has given&nbsp;voiceovers for ‘The Simpsons and American Dad!’ In 2019, he also portrayed a version of himself in the movie 'Uncut Gems' by the Safdie brothers. 'Wolf’, ‘Silent Night’, ‘Crisis’, and ‘The King’ are some of Depp's most recent filmography credits.</p>

<p>Also Read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-shamshera-actors-ranbir-kapoor-vaani-kapoor-sanjay-dutt-set-to-have-a-roast-session-in-delhi-498224">'Shamshera' actors Ranbir Kapoor, Vaani Kapoor, Sanjay Dutt set to have a roast session in Delhi</a></p>

<p>Meanwhile, fans have expressed disappointment over Jennie’s little screen appearance as a supporting cast instead of a lead. "Is Jennie a cameo or a minor role?" said one of Jennie’s fans, while another commented, saying, "Jennie is going to debut as an actress, so I hope she can get a good role".&nbsp;</p>

<p>‘The Idol’ surrounds and focuses on rising pop idols and their lives, struggles, successes, and failures. The series also marks BLACKPINK member Jennie's&nbsp;first acting gig. It also shows several elements of Hollywood and the hard work artists put in to create a name for themselves in the industry, along with the sordid and unseen portions of the industry as well.&nbsp;<br />
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The teaser of the most-awaited HBO drama series, ‘The Idol’ was released on July 18 and featured The Weeknd, Lily-Rose Depp, BLACKPINK’s Jennie, and other artists.

The teaser of the most-awaited HBO drama series, ‘The Idol’ was released on July 18 and featured The Weeknd, Lily-Rose Depp, BLACKPINK’s Jennie, and other artists. The teaser video offers a sneak peek into the raunchy lives of the pop stars and orgies. Jennie’s brief appearance and intense scenes promise high-voltage drama for the viewers. ‘The Idol’ is co-created and executive produced by The Weeknd (real name Abel Tesfaye), ‘Euphoria’ director Sam Levinson, and Reza Fahim. The Weeknd is paired opposite Lily-Rose Depp in this six-episode television series set against the background of the music industry, which revolves around the Canadian singer, who is playing a self-help guru and leader of a modern-day cult, who gets into a complicated relationship with a budding pop star, played by Depp. The other star-playing supporting characters in the series are Troye Sivan, Debby Ryan, Rachel Sennott, Steve Zissis, Hari Nef, and Juliebeth Gonzalez. Watch the teaser of 'The Idol' here:- The high-spirited and drug-filled teaser clip introduces The Weeknd and Depp as being involved in the "sleaziest" relationship in "all of Hollywood." The series has not got a release date yet. Taking to Instagram, Depp shared the video teaser and wrote, "The sleaziest love story in all of Hollywood. From the sick and twisted minds of @samlev00 & @theweeknd , #THEIDOL coming soon. @theidol @hbo @hbomax. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Lily-Rose Depp (@lilyrose_depp) × The Weeknd too shared the teaser, "HOLD ON FOR DEAR LIFE // From the sick and twisted minds of Sam Levinson and @TheWeeknd, starring @lilyrose_depp, # THEIDOL is coming soon to @hbomax," he wrote. View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Weeknd (@theweeknd) × "When the multi-talented Abel 'the Weeknd' Tesfaye, Reza Fahim, and Sam Levinson brought us The Idol, it was clear their subversive, revelatory take on the cult of the music industry was unlike anything HBO had ever done before," HBO’s programming executive vice president, Francesca Orsi, previously said in a statement, reported Entertainment Weekly. The Weeknd has appeared on TV before. he has given voiceovers for ‘The Simpsons and American Dad!’ In 2019, he also portrayed a version of himself in the movie 'Uncut Gems' by the Safdie brothers. 'Wolf’, ‘Silent Night’, ‘Crisis’, and ‘The King’ are some of Depp's most recent filmography credits. Also Read: 'Shamshera' actors Ranbir Kapoor, Vaani Kapoor, Sanjay Dutt set to have a roast session in Delhi Meanwhile, fans have expressed disappointment over Jennie’s little screen appearance as a supporting cast instead of a lead. "Is Jennie a cameo or a minor role?" said one of Jennie’s fans, while another commented, saying, "Jennie is going to debut as an actress, so I hope she can get a good role". ‘The Idol’ surrounds and focuses on rising pop idols and their lives, struggles, successes, and failures. The series also marks BLACKPINK member Jennie's first acting gig. It also shows several elements of Hollywood and the hard work artists put in to create a name for themselves in the industry, along with the sordid and unseen portions of the industry as well.

'The Idol' teaser: The Weeknd and Lily-Rose Depp star in HBO's ‘sleaziest Hollywood love story’ 

<p>Director Sam Levinson's stunning <strong>film 'Malcolm &amp; Marie' </strong>pits two of Hollywood's most talked-about actors against each other in a story that delves deeper into complexities of a relationship. The film has only two actors- John David Washington and Zendaya, is set in a single night and is in black and white- yet it is one of the most riveting films of the season.&nbsp;<br />
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Filmmaker Malcolm (Washington) and his girlfriend Marie (Zendaya) are back to their sprawling home after attending a hugely successful premiere of Malcolm's latest film. Malcolm is in the mood to celebrate and spend the night talking only about himself and his work. Marie on the other hand doesn't share her boyfriend's emotions.&nbsp;</p>

<p>What starts off as a conversation around the premiere and how everyone celebrated Malcolm, soon becomes a conversation about the conflicts their relationship has had since the beginning.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Marie has played the supportive partner for long and suppressed her anger, grief and doubts about the relationship for long. On that night, as Malcolm casually forgets to thank her at the premiere night, old issues come tumbling out.</p>

<p>Levinson's detailed screenplay is majorly accentuated by Washington and Zendaya's effortless portrayal of two extremely complicated human beings. Washington plays the narcissist, needy Malcolm to the hilt who doesn't understand where he is going wrong. He is equal parts ignorant and equal parts manipulative, who tries to tap on his girlfriend's vulnerabilities. There is not a single false note in Washington's performance.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Zendaya, who recently created history by becoming the youngest ever actor to win an Emmy, is stunning as the self-assured, confident Marie. The actress looks stunning in every frame and makes Marie a character that is relatable, someone you end up rooting for through the course of 1 hr 45 minutes of the film. As Marie, Zendaya exudes confidence and vulnerability with absolute ease. Marie has had a troubled past but she is proud of coming out of it. Her anger for Malcolm stems out of the lack of acknowledgement she has got in her life from him. Zendaya owns every frame she is in-which is almost the entire film.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>When the story spans over a single night and revolves around a couple in their home, the scope of cinematography becomes limited. But Marcell Rév's camera speaks volumes, provides the pregnant pauses in the stunning house and <strong>Malcolm and Marie </strong>restrict themselves to separate spaces to cool off in between fights. Shot in black and white, each frame of 'Malcom&nbsp;&amp; Marie' is visually stunning. Rév's frames are linear, very structured and enhance the narrative to a great extent.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The film slips after the one hour mark and the conversations between the two becoming a bit repetitive. But it picks up around half an hour before the film is to end. When the story is spanning over a few hours and has only two characters talking to each other, it is a difficult watch. The movements are restricted, the conversations demand your attention but Levinson manages to keep the viewer engaged mostly. It helps to have great actors Zendaya and Washington playing out the characters on screen.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Pitched as one of the Oscar probables, 'Malcolm &amp; Marie' is compelling for its frames and Zendaya and Washington's superlative performances. Don't miss this one.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>'Malcolm &amp; Marie' is streaming on Netflix.&nbsp;</strong></p>


Director Sam Levinson's stunning film 'Malcolm & Marie' pits two of Hollywood's most talked-about actors against each other in a story that delves deeper into complexities of a relationship.

Director Sam Levinson's stunning film 'Malcolm & Marie' pits two of Hollywood's most talked-about actors against each other in a story that delves deeper into complexities of a relationship. The film has only two actors- John David Washington and Zendaya, is set in a single night and is in black and white- yet it is one of the most riveting films of the season. Filmmaker Malcolm (Washington) and his girlfriend Marie (Zendaya) are back to their sprawling home after attending a hugely successful premiere of Malcolm's latest film. Malcolm is in the mood to celebrate and spend the night talking only about himself and his work. Marie on the other hand doesn't share her boyfriend's emotions. What starts off as a conversation around the premiere and how everyone celebrated Malcolm, soon becomes a conversation about the conflicts their relationship has had since the beginning. Marie has played the supportive partner for long and suppressed her anger, grief and doubts about the relationship for long. On that night, as Malcolm casually forgets to thank her at the premiere night, old issues come tumbling out. Levinson's detailed screenplay is majorly accentuated by Washington and Zendaya's effortless portrayal of two extremely complicated human beings. Washington plays the narcissist, needy Malcolm to the hilt who doesn't understand where he is going wrong. He is equal parts ignorant and equal parts manipulative, who tries to tap on his girlfriend's vulnerabilities. There is not a single false note in Washington's performance. Zendaya, who recently created history by becoming the youngest ever actor to win an Emmy, is stunning as the self-assured, confident Marie. The actress looks stunning in every frame and makes Marie a character that is relatable, someone you end up rooting for through the course of 1 hr 45 minutes of the film. As Marie, Zendaya exudes confidence and vulnerability with absolute ease. Marie has had a troubled past but she is proud of coming out of it. Her anger for Malcolm stems out of the lack of acknowledgement she has got in her life from him. Zendaya owns every frame she is in-which is almost the entire film. When the story spans over a single night and revolves around a couple in their home, the scope of cinematography becomes limited. But Marcell Rév's camera speaks volumes, provides the pregnant pauses in the stunning house and Malcolm and Marie restrict themselves to separate spaces to cool off in between fights. Shot in black and white, each frame of 'Malcom & Marie' is visually stunning. Rév's frames are linear, very structured and enhance the narrative to a great extent. The film slips after the one hour mark and the conversations between the two becoming a bit repetitive. But it picks up around half an hour before the film is to end. When the story is spanning over a few hours and has only two characters talking to each other, it is a difficult watch. The movements are restricted, the conversations demand your attention but Levinson manages to keep the viewer engaged mostly. It helps to have great actors Zendaya and Washington playing out the characters on screen. Pitched as one of the Oscar probables, 'Malcolm & Marie' is compelling for its frames and Zendaya and Washington's superlative performances. Don't miss this one. 'Malcolm & Marie' is streaming on Netflix.

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