HBO has officially decided to cancel “The Idol,” a series co-created by Abel “The Weeknd” Tesfaye and Sam Levinson, after its inaugural season.
The confirmation comes after widespread speculation about the show’s future, as HBO had not provided any updates about a potential second season following the conclusion of the debut season in early July. An HBO spokesperson remarked, “The Idol was one of HBO’s most thought-provoking original programs, and we appreciate the strong audience engagement it received. After careful deliberation, HBO, along with the creators and producers, have concluded that there won’t be a follow-up season. We extend our gratitude to the creators, cast, and crew for their exceptional contributions.”
According to Variety, the decision to cancel the series stemmed from both viewer opinions and cast members’ conflicting views about the show’s “suitability for continuation.” Moses Sumney and Da’Vine Joy Randolph, stars of The Idol, offered differing perspectives. Sumney revealed that he initially perceived The Idol as a limited series, while Randolph believed that everyone had intended for a second season.
Rumors about a potential second season emerged shortly after the conclusion of the first season. The Weeknd took to Twitter to express gratitude and share behind-the-scenes photos with his co-star Lily-Rose Depp. “As the season draws to a close, I’m thankful to share this moment with all of you. Keep pushing the boundaries of the vision, no matter how challenging the journey,” he tweeted. “Jocelyn Forever.”
