To write about “The Idol” at all is to fall into a bit of a trap, because the show desperately wants to be a scandal.
Sam Levinson, who created the show with Tesfaye and ended up directing it, pronounced himself delighted by the Rolling Stone report.
HBO also leaned into the controversy, marketing “The Idol” as the “sleaziest love story” in Hollywood.
Jocelyn, after all, doesn’t really resemble any current female pop stars.
The stars who’ve been open about their mental health challenges, including Selena Gomez and SZA, certainly don’t sexualize those struggles.
Persons:
Rolling Stone, ”, Amy Seimetz, Seimetz, Abel Tesfaye, Tesfaye, Sam Levinson, ‘, ’ ”, Rose Depp, Jocelyn, she’s, Jane Adams, chides, Tedros, ” Jocelyn, erotically asphyxiating, Megan Thee, who’ve, Selena Gomez, SZA
Organizations:
Rolling, Cannes, HBO, Tesfaye
Locations:
Hollywood, America