HBO’s Show, ‘The Idol,’ Comes Under Fire from a Psychologist for a Major Issue

2023-06-10 06:57 AM by Jessica Irvine

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 …

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2023-06-06 02:16 PM by Khushi Patel

One executive boldly declares that “Mental illness is sexy”, while Joycelyn is still wearing a hospital wristband from her recent stay. In a scene from “The Idol”, Joycelyn lets a nipple slip out of her gown, causing panic among the on-set intimacy coordinator. Despite Joycelyn giving verbal consent, the coordinator refuses to back down from …