Dear Prudes, Stop Whining: The Idol Is Not Even Remotely As Bad As Game of Thrones
Are there reasons to think that The Idol is overhated?
The Idol, created by The Weeknd and Sam Levinson, recently aired its first episode on June 4 on Max and has already provoked some serious criticism.
The show has garnered a lot of negative attention for The Weeknd's performance but mostly for the nudity and sex scenes. But how come it suddenly became a huge trigger for the audience?
There is a very big chance that the show has fallen victim to a hate chain that was started even before the first episode premiered.
Some big media outlets like Rolling Stone labeled The Idol as a "torture porn" in their headlines, and this definitely could have influenced viewers' opinions even before the show was publicly released.
As mentioned earlier, the premiere episode was heavily criticized by fans for its nudity and sex scenes. But if we look back, what about another HBO's TV show that featured a ton of such scenes — Game of Thrones?
Even though GoT's sex scenes were a subject of discussions, no one seemed to hate the show because of it.
We've seen far more disturbing content on Game of Thrones than Lily-Rose Depp showing her breasts in The Idol.
Full nudity, rape, incest, women having sex in the background, — none of it prevented the show from becoming so popular among viewers.
As Game of Thrones progressed, it became clear that these elements were not gratuitous, but rather an integral part of the show's storytelling.
Similarly, many fans believe that The Idol is using these elements to create a compelling narrative that explores complex themes.
Of course, this doesn't mean that The Idol is flawless. Some scenes may be difficult to watch, and some viewers may find certain elements of the show offensive or triggering.
However, these issues should be addressed through dialogue and discussion, rather than outright dismissal of the show.
Furthermore, it is unfair to jump to conclusions after watching only one episode. It would be more reasonable to form an opinion based on the entire show, once all the episodes are released.