The Idol (2023)

Drama · Music

After a nervous breakdown derailed Jocelyn's last tour, she’s determined to claim her rightful status as the greatest and sexiest pop star in America. Her passions are reignited by Tedros, a nightclub impresario with a sordid past. Will her romantic awakening take her to glorious new heights or the deepest and darkest depths of her soul?

IMDb rating: 4.4 (117,150 votes)
Episode average: 4.7 ↑ +0.3 vs IMDb
Seasons: 1
Streaming (US): HBO Max
Language: EN
Type: TV series

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Ratings refreshed Oct 3, 2026 · 1 season indexed

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Seasons

Season 1 (2023)

4.68 avg 5 episodes 5.3 → 4.0 56 min avg

Season 1 episodes - IMDb ratings
#	Title	Rating	Votes
1	Pop Tarts & Rat Tales	5.3	4,758
2	Double Fantasy	4.9	3,680
3	Daybreak	4.5	2,911
4	Stars Belong to the World	4.7	2,402
5	Jocelyn Forever	4.0	2,693