‘The Idol’ Episode 2 Labeled As ‘Shocking’ & ‘Degrading’ For Explicit Scenes
The Idol, the new HBO show from Euphoria creator Sam Levinson, has been mired in controversy since its premiere at Cannes last month. Critics have accused the show of “sexual torture porn” and becoming the subject it was attempting to satirize. Caution! Spoilers ahead! The series follows a distressed pop star named Jocelyn (Lily-Rose Depp), who attends a music video shoot that goes poorly. The episode tracks her emotional suffering due to the rigors of the entertainment industry. To drown her sorrows, she invites her love interest Tedros (The Weeknd), who is also a cult leader, and his followe...