Idol Season 2: HBO Thrilled Amidst Controversy & Rave Reviews

Ahead of the season 1 finale, Da’Vine Joy Randolph hints at the possibility of The Idol season 2, despite the backlash and negative reviews. Created by Sam Levinson, the new HBO series centers around Jocelyn (played by Lily-Rose Depp), a troubled pop star who becomes entangled with a cult leader and self-help guru named Tedros (portrayed by The Weeknd). Prior to its premiere on June 4, The Idol received criticism for its dark and disturbing content, resulting in overwhelmingly negative reviews, making it the lowest-rated HBO show to date.

However, Da’Vine Joy Randolph, who plays Jocelyn's co-manager Destiny in the show, reveals in an interview with Variety that a second season is a strong possibility despite the circumstances. She states that "everyone’s intention is to have a second season" and mentions that HBO has expressed satisfaction, although nothing is official at the moment. Randolph also responds to the interviewer's speculation about Jocelyn killing Tedros, implying that the ending of season 1 lays the groundwork for potential storylines in a future season.

I believe that everyone's intention is to have a second season. The initial plan was never for this to be a limited series. HBO has expressed great satisfaction with the show, to the point where there were rumors of its cancellation. In fact, HBO even took to Twitter, which is quite unusual for them. Although nothing has been officially confirmed, it is clear that HBO is pleased with the show. As for your theory,

Will The Idol Season 2 Actually Happen?

According to Randolph's statement, it appears that there is a strong chance of The Idol season 2. Despite the show sparking controversy due to its explicit content, it has received overwhelmingly negative reviews, earning the lowest rating of any HBO show with a dismal 22 percent on Rotten Tomatoes. The audience score, although slightly better at 58 percent, is still quite negative. In terms of viewership, The Idol hasn't been incredibly impressive, but it seems to have met HBO's expectations enough for a potential renewal of a second season.

According to Randolph, HBO has disputed a report stating that The Idol has been canceled, stating that no decision has been made regarding a second season. However, Randolph's mention of HBO being "very happy" with the show suggests that they may be inclined to continue it. The show's future may become more evident after Jocelyn's tour commences in The Idol season 1 finale, airing on July 2.