HBO’s THE IDOL and THE LAST OF US - Blu-ray Forum

eiknarf · 10-25-2022, 07:03 PM

HBO’s THE IDOL and THE LAST OF US

Anybody know when either of these two HBO shows drop?

If not, does anybody at least know which one is coming to HBO first ? I know both will premiere in 2023, but I assumed we’d know which first by now

Heinz-Klett · 04-17-2023, 06:40 PM

The Idol premiers June 4 on HBO.

Tommy K · 04-17-2023, 09:11 PM

Finally they’ve scheduled a date. I’ve been hyped to see The Idol since the first teaser trailer from November

eiknarf · 04-17-2023, 09:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Tommy K

Finally they’ve scheduled a date. I’ve been hyped to see The Idol since the first teaser trailer from November

I’ve been waiting ever since the summer of 2021 when The Weeknd announced it

It’ll be two years I’ve been waiting-

But I fear it might not live up to the hype I created for it because I’ve read about the production problems and re-writes and crap…etc

I still can’t wait, but I better lower my expectations or I risk being let down

Gieferg · 10-09-2023, 02:54 AM

As for the Idol:

well, it wasn't as bad as they say it is, but there are plenty of problems, if Depp was ok in the role, the problem is mainly The Weeknd himself - there should be someone really charismatic in such role, and here we have some bland dude, ineptly posing as some mysterious guru-type. His acting was terrible. As if that wasn't enough, there are also his embarrassingly bad songs in the background. And when I've realized he was behind this project as a producer and with "created by" credit... well, instant cringe overload.

The second problem is that there is not enough plot for 5 episodes and they drag a lot (especially the first two, but then it only gets a little better) - slim it down to 2 hours movie and it would make the watch much better. Introduction of the main character's ex-boyfriend is very clumsy (they pull him out of a hat at some point), and the ending could be better, but at least it ends in such way that there is no need for continuation.

5-6/10, something like that.

White Dang · 10-09-2023, 03:35 AM

The idol - episode one is all the best stuff, then it gets so dumb that it's lol funny. The whole thing is so self important.

eiknarf · 10-09-2023, 10:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gieferg

As for the Idol:

well, it wasn't as bad as they say it is, but there are plenty of problems, if Depp was ok in the role, the problem is mainly The Weeknd himself - there should be someone really charismatic in such role, and here we have some bland dude, ineptly posing as some mysterious guru-type. His acting was terrible. As if that wasn't enough, there are also his embarrassingly bad songs in the background. And when I've realized he was behind this project as a producer and with "created by" credit... well, instant cringe overload.

The second problem is that there is not enough plot for 5 episodes and they drag a lot (especially the first two, but then it only gets a little better) - slim it down to 2 hours movie and it would make the watch much better. Introduction of the main character's ex-boyfriend is very clumsy (they pull him out of a hat at some point), and the ending could be better, but at least it ends in such way that there is no need for continuation.

5-6/10, something like that.

Yeah all great points

It definitely did NOT live up to my hype

It could have been (should have been) great!

Lutz · 10-09-2023, 12:46 PM

THE IDOL was amazing and pure entertainment. In another five years people will love it and talk about it the way we talk about SHOWGIRLS now.

Gieferg · 10-09-2023, 02:04 PM

Well, that's possible. Showgirls vibe was present most of the time. And main male character was badly cast in both cases too

I like "Showgirls" if anybody ask, but its not boring.

Lutz · 10-09-2023, 04:10 PM

It’s just head scratching for me that anyone could watch something as hyperactive and over produced as THE IDOL and call it boring.

But the giveaway here is calling the acting bad, the character bland, and the music cringe worthy like these things aren’t deliberately built into the show.

Gieferg · 10-09-2023, 08:05 PM

It is SLOW, barely anything happens. I could cut it down to 2 hours without losing anything pivotal to the plot.

BudBaxter · 10-09-2023, 08:46 PM

Proper thread for The Idoi:

https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=362822

eightslicesofpie · 10-09-2023, 08:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lutz

It’s just head scratching for me that anyone could watch something as hyperactive and over produced as THE IDOL and call it boring.

But the giveaway here is calling the acting bad, the character bland, and the music cringe worthy like these things aren’t deliberately built into the show.

This exactly. The Weeknd's portrayal of this completely pathetic loser was so good that it made everyone watching it think that he himself was the loser lol it's so strange how basically this entire show flew over everyone's heads.

Whether you like what it's doing or not is one thing, but it seems like a majority of the criticisms I've seen of the show are people just genuinely not understanding what it's attempting to do

buno jaklie · 07-22-2025, 10:59 PM

It moves slowly, and not much happens. I could reduce it to two hours without losing any important plot points.

10-25-2022, 07:03 PM	#1
eiknarf Blu-ray Baron Member since:Feb 2011 Location:New York Blu-ray collection:393 DVD collection:10 Trading Score:2	HBO’s THE IDOL and THE LAST OF US HBO’s THE IDOL and THE LAST OF US Anybody know when either of these two HBO shows drop? If not, does anybody at least know which one is coming to HBO first ? I know both will premiere in 2023, but I assumed we’d know which first by now

10-09-2023, 02:54 AM	#5
Gieferg Power Member Member since:Feb 2011 Blu-ray collection:165 Blu-ray reviews:7	As for the Idol: well, it wasn't as bad as they say it is, but there are plenty of problems, if Depp was ok in the role, the problem is mainly The Weeknd himself - there should be someone really charismatic in such role, and here we have some bland dude, ineptly posing as some mysterious guru-type. His acting was terrible. As if that wasn't enough, there are also his embarrassingly bad songs in the background. And when I've realized he was behind this project as a producer and with "created by" credit... well, instant cringe overload. The second problem is that there is not enough plot for 5 episodes and they drag a lot (especially the first two, but then it only gets a little better) - slim it down to 2 hours movie and it would make the watch much better. Introduction of the main character's ex-boyfriend is very clumsy (they pull him out of a hat at some point), and the ending could be better, but at least it ends in such way that there is no need for continuation. 5-6/10, something like that. Last edited by Gieferg; 10-09-2023 at 02:58 AM.

04-17-2023, 09:11 PM	#3
Tommy K Active Member Member since:Apr 2021	Finally they’ve scheduled a date. I’ve been hyped to see The Idol since the first teaser trailer from November

10-09-2023, 03:35 AM	#6
White Dang Expert Member Member since:Aug 2010 4K collection:24 Blu-ray collection:261 Trading Score:35	The idol - episode one is all the best stuff, then it gets so dumb that it's lol funny. The whole thing is so self important.

10-09-2023, 12:46 PM	#8
Lutz Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Feb 2012	THE IDOL was amazing and pure entertainment. In another five years people will love it and talk about it the way we talk about SHOWGIRLS now.

10-09-2023, 02:04 PM	#9
Gieferg Power Member Member since:Feb 2011 Blu-ray collection:165 Blu-ray reviews:7	Well, that's possible. Showgirls vibe was present most of the time. And main male character was badly cast in both cases too I like "Showgirls" if anybody ask, but its not boring.

10-09-2023, 04:10 PM	#10
Lutz Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Feb 2012	It’s just head scratching for me that anyone could watch something as hyperactive and over produced as THE IDOL and call it boring. But the giveaway here is calling the acting bad, the character bland, and the music cringe worthy like these things aren’t deliberately built into the show.

10-09-2023, 08:05 PM	#11
Gieferg Power Member Member since:Feb 2011 Blu-ray collection:165 Blu-ray reviews:7	It is SLOW, barely anything happens. I could cut it down to 2 hours without losing anything pivotal to the plot.

10-09-2023, 08:46 PM	#12
BudBaxter Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jul 2016	Proper thread for The Idoi: https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=362822

07-22-2025, 10:59 PM	#14
buno jaklie Junior Member Member since:Jul 2025	It moves slowly, and not much happens. I could reduce it to two hours without losing any important plot points.

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