HBO’s Show, ‘The Idol,’ Comes Under Fire from a Psychologist for a Major Issue
The human fascination with the unusual and abnormal frequently inspires the art that we create and enjoy. … [+] Here is how the glamorization of mental illness can become dangerous. Corbis via Getty Images Abel Tesfaye, one of the co-creators of The Idol, explains the motivation behind the controversial show: “I wanted to create a …