Ahead of the final episode of the first season of The Weeknd’s HBO series, The Idol, two new songs have been released: “Like a God” and “False Idols.” Co-produced by The Weeknd, Mike Dean, and Sage Skolfield, “Like a God“ showcases his musical prowess. Meanwhile, “False Idols” features Lil Baby and Suzanna Son, one of The Weeknd’s co-stars on the show.
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These latest additions bring the total count of The Idol’s tracks to 12, including previously released songs like “Popular,” “Double Fantasy,” “One of the Girls,” and Lily-Rose Depp’s “World Class Sinner / I’m a Freak.” While initially intended for an official soundtrack, The Weeknd has opted to release the music in smaller weekly installments instead.
Originally promoted as a six-episode series, The Idol’s first season will conclude after five episodes. According to a source, changes made by Sam Levinson, who took over the series, resulted in the storyline requiring only five episodes. In a recent interview with GQ, The Weeknd described The Idol as “a five-hour film.”
There were rumors circulating earlier this month about the show not being renewed for a second season. However, HBO’s communications team clarified that no decision has been made yet, stating, “It is being misreported that a decision on a second season of The Idol has been determined. It has not, and we look forward to sharing the next episode with you Sunday night.”
For more insights, you can read Pitchfork’s review of The Idol’s series premiere.
