Uploaded July 2023 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
“The Idol” had been one of the most popular ongoing discussions online the past few months. With the show finally concluding an episode early last week on July 2nd, I’m here to talk about it. From the controversy leading up to the premiere, to The Weeknd’s outrageous online behavior, I am going to (try) to cover it all today. I watched the entire show for all of you, so please like, comment, and subscribe. Let me know your thoughts on “The Idol” and everything surrounding it. I really hope you all enjoy this lengthy video!
✓Sources✓
➤Rolling Stone article twitter.com/avishaiw/status/1676048669039050754?s=20
➤The Weeknd’s response to Rolling Stone variety.com/2023/tv/news/the-weeknd-slams-rolling-stone-the-idol-report-hbo-1235540212
➤Buzzfeed article buzzfeednews.com/article/stephaniesoteriou/lily-rose-depp-defended-sam-levinson-torture-idol
➤Sydney Sweeny comments etonline.com/sydney-sweeney-clarifies-comments-about-euphoria-topless-scenes-180841
➤”The Idol” ending a week early parade.com/tv/the-idol-ending-with-episode-5-instead-of-6
➤Euphoria star’s scene cut unilad.com/film-and-tv/chloe-cherry-euphoria-nude-scene-035921-20230410
➤Lily-Rose Depp on “The Idol” variety.com/2023/tv/news/lily-rose-depp-defends-the-idol-nudity-sex-scenes-intentional-1235656956
➤Sam Levinson responds to Rolling Stone thewrap.com/the-idol-creator-sam-levinson-responds-rolling-stone
➤Barbie Ferreira on “Euphoria” departure variety.com/2023/tv/news/barbie-ferreira-explaina-euphoria-exit-denies-set-fights-1235571643
✓Socials✓
➤Instagram instagram.com/luke_kono
➤Twitter twitter.com/lukekono
➤TikTok tiktok.com/@lukekono?lang=en
➤Goodreads goodreads.com/user/show/83729435-luke
✓Extra Info✓
➤Footage- iPhone 14 Pro Max
➤Audio- iPhone 14 Pro Max
➤Editing Software- Final Cut Pro on 2019 MacBook Pro
➤Thumbnail- Canva Pro
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00:00 - Intro
01:30 - The Media Fire Storm
10:50 - The Good, The Bad, and The Very Ugly
22:27 - The Finale
28:13 - Toddlers, Temper Tantrums, and The Weeknd
30:33 - Public Opinion
33:54 - Outro
“The Idol” had been one of the most popular ongoing discussions online the past few months. With the show finally concluding an episode early last week on July 2nd, I’m here to talk about it. From the controversy leading up to the premiere, to The Weeknd’s outrageous online behavior, I am going to (try) to cover it all today. I watched the entire show for all of you, so please like, comment, and subscribe. Let me know your thoughts on “The Idol” and everything surrounding it. I really hope you all enjoy this lengthy video!
✓Sources✓
➤Rolling Stone article twitter.com/avishaiw/status/1676048669039050754?s=20
➤The Weeknd’s response to Rolling Stone variety.com/2023/tv/news/the-weeknd-slams-rolling-stone-the-idol-report-hbo-1235540212
➤Buzzfeed article buzzfeednews.com/article/stephaniesoteriou/lily-rose-depp-defended-sam-levinson-torture-idol
➤Sydney Sweeny comments etonline.com/sydney-sweeney-clarifies-comments-about-euphoria-topless-scenes-180841
➤”The Idol” ending a week early parade.com/tv/the-idol-ending-with-episode-5-instead-of-6
➤Euphoria star’s scene cut unilad.com/film-and-tv/chloe-cherry-euphoria-nude-scene-035921-20230410
➤Lily-Rose Depp on “The Idol” variety.com/2023/tv/news/lily-rose-depp-defends-the-idol-nudity-sex-scenes-intentional-1235656956
➤Sam Levinson responds to Rolling Stone thewrap.com/the-idol-creator-sam-levinson-responds-rolling-stone
➤Barbie Ferreira on “Euphoria” departure variety.com/2023/tv/news/barbie-ferreira-explaina-euphoria-exit-denies-set-fights-1235571643
✓Socials✓
➤Instagram instagram.com/luke_kono
➤Twitter twitter.com/lukekono
➤TikTok tiktok.com/@lukekono?lang=en
➤Goodreads goodreads.com/user/show/83729435-luke
✓Extra Info✓
➤Footage- iPhone 14 Pro Max
➤Audio- iPhone 14 Pro Max
➤Editing Software- Final Cut Pro on 2019 MacBook Pro
➤Thumbnail- Canva Pro
“Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for ‘fair use’ for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarships, and research. Fair use is permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use.”
All clips, sounds, and images belong to their respective owners.
00:00 - Intro
01:30 - The Media Fire Storm
10:50 - The Good, The Bad, and The Very Ugly
22:27 - The Finale
28:13 - Toddlers, Temper Tantrums, and The Weeknd
30:33 - Public Opinion
33:54 - Outro
