The new HBO series The Idol has faced controversy throughout its production. Now, however, a sex scene featured in the show’s second episode is being called the worst in history by some. The aforementioned scene takes place with series stars Lily-Rose Depp and Abel “The Weeknd” Tesfaye.
As noted by GQ Magazine, the scene is completely “unsexy.” It’s caused a lot of confusion among viewers. And, as you can see below, some have even taken to social media to complain about the sex scene between Lily-Rose Depp and The Weeknd. In fact, considering the scene happens only in the show’s second episode, it’s certainly not a good sign for those hoping it would be something of a critical success.
Here are some of the responses to the scene on social media – as well as the scene itself:
The Idol (HBO) The Weeknd Sex Scene | NSFW pic.twitter.com/hXjCn1flU9
— The Big Dipper (@GiovanniDeluxxe) June 12, 2023
https://t.co/FrYH4lc0xQ pic.twitter.com/clSCcT2iZz
— Ronan
(@VSVPFERG) June 13, 2023
Saw the second episode of The Idol. I think I’m done. It’s just over exaggerated situations with over extended soft porn scenes. I mean, don’t get me wrong, I’m all in for drama and good sex scenes, but what’s the point if they don’t move the story? To me it’s just cringy & gross pic.twitter.com/rGuZNgQmk3
— Alexandra Nunez (@SegunAlexandra) June 12, 2023
me when the weeknd started talking in that bedroom sex scene #THEIDOL pic.twitter.com/OskSsabFOj
— cas (@Mystopian) June 12, 2023
I just saw the infamous sex scene from #TheIdol…
…I couldn’t even finish that shit.pic.twitter.com/4ihfTOf8MP
— EKW (Standing for Creatives! #WGAStrong) (@ekWatson_) June 13, 2023
The Weeknd should be banned from ever appearing on TV every again after that horrendously cringy sex scene in EP 2 of the idol lmfao
— Tony Coffman (love you forever Cuddles
) (@tonycoffman) June 13, 2023
The worst sex scene is the idol.
— Lupin (@hotgurII) June 13, 2023
The Weeknd says the sex scenes in The Idol aren’t supposed to be sexy. pic.twitter.com/i6PY8f9mE2
— Anghus (@AnghusH) June 14, 2023
“The Idol just gave us the worst sex scene in history”, says Lucy Ford from gq magazine pic.twitter.com/1huIqhfMW9
— DailyNewsSnack (@DailyNewsSnack) June 13, 2023
the author of this article deserves a raise right nowhttps://t.co/TFSbMdyTsD
— manika ✦ (@sanriocrush) June 13, 2023
I really need Abel to get dragged for this nasty scene in The Idol pic.twitter.com/WkaHIXOUzk
— chateau bunny
(@cocainecross) June 12, 2023
The Weeknd is such a pervert omg https://t.co/yV15Bgqd5b
— thatpablovivo (@thatpablovivo1) June 12, 2023
someone put the entire sex scene from the idol and.. let’s just say I lost respect for the weeknd I’m sorry I don’t care what you do but doing it on tv especially GRAPHICALLY is weird
— audrina (@qu4rrys) June 12, 2023
Of course, being that this is only a scene from the second episode, it’s likely that viewers will have much more to criticize as the series continues its run. Many complaints regarding The Idol so far include its sexual content, script, and direction, so it’s possible that we’ll continue to see such topics of criticism on social media.
In addition to Abel “The Weeknd” Tesfaye and Lily-Rose Depp, the series also stars Suzanna Son, Troye Sivan, and Jane Adams. The cast of the series also includes Jennie Ruby Jane, Rachel Sennott, Hari Nef, Moses Sumney, Da’Vine Joy Randolph, Dan Levy, Eli Roth, Ramsey, Hank Azaria, and Melanie Liburd.
The 2023 HBO American drama television series was co-created by Sam Levinson, Reza Fahim, and Tesfaye.
Stay tuned to ScreenGeek for any additional updates regarding The Idol or its stars Lily-Rose Depp and Abel “The Weeknd” Tesfaye as we have them. For now, it certainly isn’t looking good for the newly-released series. Especially given the efforts made by those involved to make it sexually appealing.
New HBO Series Faces Criticism For Worst Sex Scene In History
Source: Breaking Update News
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