The Idol Season 1 - watch full episodes streaming online (2024)

Euphoria-creator and The Weeknd team up for this television take on the music industry

The Idol Season 1 is a drama television series created for HBO by The Weeknd, Sam Levinson, and Reza Fahim. The show marks the first television work for executive producer The Weeknd who is also starring in one of the main roles of the show. He portrays Tedros, a nightclub owner with dark secrets, and plays opposite Lily-Rose Depp as the rising pop star Jocelyn. The first season is not short on musical cameos; K-Pop icon, Jennie Kim from Blackpink; the legendary producer, engineer, and musician Mike Dean; and indie darling Moses Sumney.

Lifting the lid on the music industry, the show itself has suffered a slew of behind-the-scenes changes, reshoots, new cast members, and even new directors. The production and filming have revolved around the touring priorities of The Weeknd. Co-creator Sam Levinson is the current director of the show after Amy Seimetz departed from the production.The Idol Season 1 was released on June 4th, 2023 on HBO Max.You can keep up with the latest streaming news about The Idol Season 1 here on JustWatch. We’ll let you know what your streaming options are, where you can watch it online legally for free, and when the show is available in 4k.

• June 29, 2021
  • It is announced that The Weeknd will star, co-write and executive produce a new show; The Idol. Alongside Reza Fahim and Sam Levinson creator of the much-acclaimed seriesEuphoria.(Source: Deadline)
• September 29, 2021
  • Jocelyn, the pop star at the heart of the narrative is cast with Lily-Rose Depp snagging the lead role opposite The Weeknd. (Source: Deadline)
• November 23, 2021
  • Suzanna Son, Melanie Liburd, Steve Zissis, and Anne Heche amongst others are confirmed in the expanded cast. Amy Seimetz signs to direct all six episodes with HBO confirming the deal.(Source: Collider)
• April 26, 2022
  • After a complete creative overhaul, director Amy Seimetz departed and was replaced by Sam Levinson.(Source: Collider)
• July 17, 2022
  • After extensive reshoots and the addition of new cast members, filming wrapped on the show. The first trailer for the show is released giving an indication of its tone; slanderous, sexy, and sleazy.(Source: Collider)
• July 20, 2022
  • Lead vocalist from the K-Pop group Blackpink joins the cast in an undisclosed role. Jennie Kim states the exciting script as the main reason for her signing on. (Source: Collider)
• August 21, 2022
  • A new trailer for the show hints at the antagonism between the newly cast Jennie Kim portraying Anys and Lily-Rose Depp’s character, Jocelyn. The trailer also reveals that musical marvel Moses Sumney and YouTuber Troye Sivan are both set to play roles in the show. (Source: Collider)
• October 6, 2022
  • The toxic chemistry of the two main characters is on display in the latest trailer release. (Source: Collider)
• April 14, 2023
  • The series is announced to have a place in the Out of Competition strand at Cannes Film Festival. (Source: Deadline)
• April 17, 2023
  • The latest trailer debuts new footage from the show and confirms the release date of June 4th, 2023. (Source: Variety)
• May 22, 2023
  • The Idol Season 1 premiered at the Cannes Film Festival. (Source: Deadline)
• May 30, 2023
  • Lily Rose-Depp and The Weeknd are at the heart of the new trailer released for Season 1.(Source: The Playlist)