Controversial HBO show ‘The Idol’ faces intense backlash over graphic content and tasteless Jeffrey Epstein joke

HBO's new show "The Idol" has received criticism for explicit sex scenes, nudity, and a reference to Jeffrey Epstein's private island.
The show follows a self-destructive pop star who comes under the control of a manipulative music producer.
Viewers and critics have slammed the show as "torture porn," "rape fantasy," and "a sordid male fantasy."
Over 100,000 viewers reportedly stopped watching after the first two episodes.
It's unclear if HBO will renew the show for a second season due to the overwhelmingly negative response.