HBO denies reports that controversial new series 'The Idol' has been canceled, insists future uncertain

The show follows pop star Jocelyn's mental health crisis and has been criticized for its explicit content.
Viewership dropped 12% between the first two episodes and the show has the lowest Rotten Tomatoes score of any HBO series.
Sources describe difficulties working with co-creator The Weeknd, though others call him "beloved" on set; Depp defends him.
Though the show was intended as a limited series, HBO executives left the door open for more episodes.
The series has sparked widespread scrutiny over its content, direction and set environment.