It’s been a minute but we are back with a little mini series side hustle for ya’ll where we are taking one for the team and watching HBO’s “The Idol,” a show that became infamous for its controversial, exploitative content before it was even out. Here’s a recap of episode one, “Pop Tarts and Rattails,” and Sonikka's thoughts on the acting, the writing and the storyline so far. Spoilers ahead!

TW: sexual assault, abuse, mental illness, violence