The Idol (2023)
6/10
I'm gonna watch it but it's no Succession
5 June 2023
I mean, I have to have something on Sunday night, right?

I had to watch it just to see how it turned out afer all the drama during filming. Lily-Rose is fantastic, very believable. What I'm not buying is that she'd be so taken with Tesfaye's character, who comes off very much like an uncool dork who's watched every Youtube video about how to win women over by negging them. Maybe that's a commentary on Levinson more than anything else? Anyway, if Tedros is supposed to be a dom, this ain't it. Maybe the series needed a BDSM consultant because no woman, no matter how naturally sub, is going to fall for this character.

I did enjoy the accurate portrayal of the music industry, and I'd watch a whole show centered on Jane Adams' character. She was the best. The clash between the old guard and the new woke internet people is amusing and true to life. Like I say, I'm gonna watch it. I just think it would have been a lot better with a different actor.
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