The Idol
"We all crave things that aren't good for us."
After a nervous breakdown derailed Jocelyn's last tour, she’s determined to claim her rightful status as the greatest and sexiest pop star in America. Her passions are reignited by Tedros, a nightclub impresario with a sordid past. Will her romantic awakening take her to glorious new heights or the deepest and darkest depths of her soul?
Created by: Sam Levinson, Ashley Levinson
Produced by: Abel Tesfaye, Aaron L. Gilbert, Kevin Turen
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