In its first week, the highly-anticipated debut of HBO's The Idol attracted an impressive viewership of 3.6 million, surpassing the initial estimate of 913,000 viewers for its controversial premiere on June 4. The Weeknd, Sam Levinson, and Reza Fahim's sexually-explicit drama, consisting of five episodes, titled 'Pop Tarts & Rat Tales,' outperformed the first episodes of other notable shows like Euphoria (3.3 million viewers in 2019) and The White Lotus (3 million viewers in 2021).
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Interestingly, Sam Levinson, the creator of Euphoria, is also involved in The Idol, further highlighting the talent behind the production. Notably, the viewership for The Idol skews significantly younger, with an average age that is 21 years lower than the audience for the Emmy-winning series led by Zendaya, according to Nielsen's data.
The series features the impressive acting range of the 24-year-old daughter of Johnny Depp, who portrays the ambitious pop star Jocelyn. Jocelyn's character grapples with self-harm and undergoes a tumultuous journey following a nervous breakdown triggered by the loss of her mother.
As of now, The Idol holds the top spot on IMDb Charts' list of the most popular TV shows, surpassing acclaimed series such as HBO's Succession, Apple's Ted Lasso and Silo, and Netflix's FUBAR. This early success and positive reception demonstrate the show's ability to captivate audiences and establish itself as a must-watch series in the current television landscape
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