The Idol (2023)

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Season 1
  • Network: HBO
  • Series Premiere Date: Jun 4, 2023
Metascore
27

Generally unfavorable reviews - based on 24 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 24
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 24
  3. Negative: 16 out of 24
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Critic Reviews

  1. The Independent
    Reviewed by: Nick Hilton
    Jun 5, 2023
    80
    It comes close to some profound insight into our times. Striking and sordid, you’ll want to jump straight in the shower after an hour in The Idol’s polluting company.

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#8 Most Discussed TV Season of 2023

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User Score
2.0

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 267 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 50 out of 267
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 267
  3. Negative: 213 out of 267
  1. bertobellamy
    Jun 4, 2023
    3
    Yes, the male gaze of a very feminine problem doesn't help at all, but the main problem with the first episode at least is that is boring. YouYes, the male gaze of a very feminine problem doesn't help at all, but the main problem with the first episode at least is that is boring. You don't get to care about these characters. And the plot is more preoccupied with making real-world references than developing its characters. Shame.… Full Review »
  2. thatthew
    Jun 4, 2023
    0
    literally the most sexist, disgusting and poorly made thing i’ve ever watched! and wtf???? a popstar named jocelyn ??????!!! delusional
  3. Pylgrim_Europa
    Jun 5, 2023
    0
    It's a shame that the positive reviews are all planted. Think about the language used. "This is tastefully and masterfully done. This show isIt's a shame that the positive reviews are all planted. Think about the language used. "This is tastefully and masterfully done. This show is a mesmerizing daydream mixed with a dark nightmare fantasy". Professional writer? At least someone who got paid.

    Do a show on how easily opinions are manipulated by the entertainment industry in order to sell a bad product. And that is all this show is, a product no one needs.    … Full Review »
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