Euphoria’s creator Sam Levinson teams up with Abel “The Weeknd” Tesfaye and Reza Fahim in HBO’s upcoming provocative drama series, The Idol. It follows a self-help guru and leader of a modern day cult as he enters a complicated relationship with an up and coming pop star. Teasing to bring “the sleaziest love story in all of Hollywood”, The Idol is also bolstered by its star studded cast that includes The Weeknd himself and Lily-Rose Depp. Set to premiere in June 2023, find out how you can watch the new series in Australia here.
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How to watch The Idol in Australia
Lily-Rose Depp stars as Jocelyn, a rising pop star who begins a romance with a charismatic L.A. club owner, who’s also the leader of a secret cult. The complexities of their relationship, as well as the dark side of the music industry, serve as the show’s primary highlights.
The teaser trailer for the series also hints abundance of sexual indulgences, alcohol, and wealth, which from the looks of it, will drive this series to its dramatic and possibly twisted climax.
The Idol is The Weeknd’s first television series project. Based on his music alone, it’s easy to see the ingenuity and elaborate details he puts in his work, especially when creating mythologies and storylines around his music videos. Having said that, it’ll be intriguing to see the new creative direction that The Idol will be taking.
Joining Lily-Rose Depp and The Weeknd in the main cast are Suzanna Son, Troye Sivan, Moses Sumney, Jane Adams, Dan Levy, and Blackpink’s Jennie Kim.
The Weeknd also serves as an executive producer for the new HBO Max series, alongside Reza Fahim, Sam Levinson, Joseph Epstein, Ashley Levinson, Aaron L. Gilbert, Nick Hall, and Keily Amaya.
The Idol release date
The official trailer for the new HBO drama has just been released, along with The Idol release date confirmation on 5th June with the six-episode series airing weekly in Australia.
| The Idol | Available | Streaming Services |
|---|---|---|
| Episode 1 | Mon, 5 June 2023 | Foxtel Now / BINGE |
| Episode 2 | Mon, 12 June 2023 | Foxtel Now / BINGE |
| Episode 3 | Mon, 19 June 2023 | Foxtel Now / BINGE |
| Episode 4 | Mon, 26 June 2023 | Foxtel Now / BINGE |
| Episode 5 | Mon, 3 July 2023 | Foxtel Now / BINGE |
| Episode 6 | Mon, 10 July 2023 | Foxtel Now / BINGE |
The Idol TV series trailer
You can watch the trailer for The Idol right here:
What other streaming services are The Idol on?
The Idol will be available to watch on Foxtel, as well as on streaming services Foxtel Now and BINGE. As of this writing, they’ve been the only streaming TV platforms to confirm the show’s premiere on their services.
| Streaming Services | The Idol (HBO series) |
|---|---|
| Foxtel | Yes |
| Foxtel Now | Yes |
| BINGE | Yes |
How to watch The Idol on Foxtel Now
In Australia, The Idol HBO show will launch on Foxtel, specifically debuting on FOX Showcase. With Foxtel’s latest offers and deals, new customers can even save for up to 12 months on plan fees.
You can also watch the series when you sign up for Foxtel’s streaming service, Foxtel Now. Even easier for new customers, Foxtel still offers a free 10-day trial to access everything on its platform. After your free trial period expires, the Foxtel Now base pack, called the Essentials pack, is only $25 per month.
Premium packs like Drama Extra, Sport, and Movies can be added to your base plan.
FeaturedHow to watch The Idol on BINGE
BINGE offers HBO Max shows exclusively alongside Foxtel so fans in Australia can expect for the new show to be available with the streaming TV service. With a 14-day free trial, you can instantly watch all six episodes once they become available.
You can then choose from three streaming tiers to watch the best BINGE shows on demand. A Basic with Ads plan costs $10 per month and allows you to stream in HD on one device. An ad-free Standard Plan is $16 per month and enables you to enjoy standard or high definition on two devices.
The BINGE Premium Plan ($18 per month) is the last alternative, allowing you to stream on up to four screens/devices in SD or HD. All BINGE plans come with no lock-in contract so you can cancel anytime.
How to watch The Idol with Telstra
Foxtel and Foxtel Now can be added through Telstra, so customers can access these streaming platforms by simply adding their preferred service to their accounts. You can even save on plan fees for 12 months with Foxtel, while Foxtel Now and BINGE from Telstra comes with free months of subscriptions.
The Idol TV series cast
In the Idol (HBO series), Lily-Rose Depp portrays a pop star whose success is derailed after a nervous breakdown. Starring alongside Depp is Abel “The Weeknd” Tesfaye as self-help guru and leader of modern cult Tedros. Blackpink’s Jennie Ruby Jane also stars in the series as one of the protagonist’s friends, as well as Schitt’s Creek’s Dan Levy. Below is the main cast of The Idol, with most of them still in undisclosed roles.
Other shows on Foxtel Now and BINGE
The Foxtel Now and BINGE libraries offer a wide range of classic films, the latest blockbusters, and the best shows on TV, which you can explore by checking out what’s on BINGE.
When it comes to streaming awesome content, you can find similar titles when exploring what’s on Foxtel as well, since both streaming services mostly have the same TV show and movie catalogue.
Moreover, new titles are added each and every week so the choice is never an issue. These include box office hits like The Batman, The Lost City, and Sonic Hedgehog 2. We have made a few more suggestions if you’re wondering what to watch now. Check them out below.
Streaming devices for Foxtel Now and BINGE
Here is a list of compatible devices for streaming on Foxtel (via Foxtel GO), Foxtel Now, and BINGE.
Devices supported on Foxtel/Foxtel Go
- PC/Mac: Yes – Web browser only (Chrome for PC; Chrome & Safari for Mac)
- iOS: Yes – Devices with iOS 11 or above
- Android: Yes – Devices with Android 5.0 and above (Android 13 beta versions are not supported)
- Google Chromecast: Yes – Via casting (only on Multiroom service)
- Google Nest: Yes – Via compatible Chromecast device connected or built-in to your TV
- Apple TV: Yes – Via AirPlay (only on Multiroom service)
- Smart TVs: Yes – Via casting only (only on Multiroom service)
Devices supported on Foxtel Now
- Foxtel Now Box: Yes
- Sony Android TV: Yes – OS Android 8 – Android 12
- iOS Mobiles/Tablets: Yes – Via Foxtel Go app (iOS 9.35 or above)
- Android Mobiles/Tablets: Yes – Via
native app (Lollipop 5.0 or above) - PC/Mac: Yes – Windows devices running Windows 7 and above. Mac devices running OS X Yosemite 10.10 and above
- Google Chromecast: Yes – Via casting
- Google Nest: Yes – on Foxtel Go via a compatible Chromecast device connected or built-in to your TV
- Apple TV: Yes – Via AirPlay
- Telstra TV: Yes – All models
- Gaming consoles: Yes – PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 4 Pro (Foxtel Play on PlayStation 3)
- Samsung Smart TVs: Yes – Select 2017 models and above, running on Tizen 3.0 or above. (Foxtel Play on 2015 and 2016 models)
- LG Smart TVs: Yes – Select 2017-2022 models, running webOS 3.5 or above
- Hisense Smart TVs: Yes – Select 2019 – 2020 models
- Shield TV: Yes – on Shield TV and Shield TV Pro
Devices supported on BINGE
- PC/Mac: Yes – Web browser only (Chrome, Safari, Firefox and Edge); supported on
MacOS : 10.12+ & Windows: 10+ - iOS Mobile Devices: Yes – iOS15+ including Apple iPhones/iPads
- Android Mobile Devices: Yes – Android Phone/Tablets OS 8+
- Google Chromecast: Yes – Chromecast Ultra, Chromecast 3rd Generation + & Chromecast w/ Google TV
- Apple TV: Yes – 4th Gen or higher; tvOS 15+
- Telstra TV: Yes – TTV1 (4200TL), TTV2 (4700TL) and TTV3 (4701TL)
- Amazon Fire TV Stick: Yes
- Android TV: Yes – OS version 8.0+ and above on selected devices
- Samsung TV: Yes – 2017 models or later
- LG TV: Yes – selected 2018 models or later
- Hisense TV: Yes – selected 2020-2023 models
- Gaming Consoles: Yes – PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox (Series X, Series S, One S and One X)
