The premiere of HBO's The Idol set the tone for what will certainly be a dark and edgy new series from Sam Levinson, and without a doubt there some moments that were especially controversial already. The Idol is a drama series following a young pop star as she tries to get her career back on track after a mental health crisis, and while doing so, enters a toxic relationship with a cult leader. The series was created by Sam Levinson of Euphoria fame and Abel "The Weeknd" Tesfaye.

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