Lily-Rose Depp’s ‘The Idol’ Falls Short Of Zendaya’s ‘Euphoria’ In Premiere Viewership

Lily-Rose Depp’s latest web series, ‘The Idol,’ failed to attract a significant viewership during its premiere in comparison to Zendaya’s hit show, ‘Euphoria.’ Despite generating buzz for its controversial plot and bold scenes, ‘The Idol’ fell short of the expectations set by its creator, Sam Levinson, who is known for his success with ‘Euphoria.’ Here are the details:

Controversial Plot and Debut of Abel Tesfaye (The Weeknd)

‘The Idol,’ HBO’s latest web series, revolves around the shady life of a budding pop star, who becomes involved with a cult leader named Tedros. Starring Lily-Rose Depp, daughter of Johnny Depp, and marking the acting debut of Abel Tesfaye, better known as The Weeknd, the series garnered attention following the release of its trailer. However, the plot’s nature raised questions among viewers.

Initial Reception at Cannes Film Festival

The hype around ‘The Idol’ grew when its first two episodes were showcased at the Cannes Film Festival, where the creators received a standing ovation. Additionally, BLACKPINK’s Jennie’s sensual role in the series contributed to its headline-grabbing status. Despite the anticipation, ‘The Idol’ failed to surpass the benchmark set by ‘Euphoria’ upon its premiere.

Viewership Comparison and Performance

According to a report by Variety, ‘The Idol’ attracted 913,000 viewers for its premiere, which is 17% lower than the viewership for the first episode of ‘Euphoria,’ which garnered 1.1 million viewers on its debut day. Furthermore, ‘The Idol’ received fewer views than ‘The White Lotus.’ It’s worth noting that ‘The Idol’ has five episodes in its first season and has a month to improve its performance.

Competitive Landscape on HBO

While ‘The Idol’ fell short of ‘Euphoria,’ it performed comparably to other recent projects on HBO that were not based on major intellectual properties. ‘Euphoria’ leads the pack with 1.1 million viewers, followed by ‘The White Lotus’ with 944,000 viewers. ‘The Idol’ secured a viewership of 913,000, while ‘Winning Time’ attracted 901,000 viewers for its premiere.

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