Recap: The Idol (S1, Ep5) — Deeply Miserable Finale Drags Itself to a Tiring Conclusion
When I first started watching The Idol, I felt as though there was hope for it, that it had things…
Recap: The Idol (S1, Ep4) — Penultimate Episode Painfully Drags Its Way Towards the Finale
This one wasn’t even fun. I really, truly hated last week’s episode of The Idol with a passion that I…
Recap: The Idol (S1, Ep3) — Abysmal Episode Showcases the Worst the Series Could Possibly Be
I’ve been going pretty easy on The Idol when compared to a lot of the other criticisms of it. People…
Recap: The Idol (S1, Ep2) — Series’ Second Episode Remains a Stale, Uncomfortable Mess
After last week’s episode of The Idol, I had no idea what to expect when I turned on the second…
Recap: The Idol (S1, Ep1) — New HBO Series from Euphoria Creator Offers Similar Mixed Bag of Strong Production, Shallow Story
Both singer Abel Tesfaye (aka The Weeknd) and writer/director Sam Levinson are obsessed with the trappings of fame. This obsession…
