Osman, Thomas and Mel are back to break down HBO's controversial new show, The Idol. Starring Lily-Rose Depp and popstar The Weeknd, the show has been panned by critics. But is it as bad as the reviews say? Can The Weeknd actually act? Plus, they share their tips on the best new shows to watch to fill the gap left by Succession.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Osman, Thomas and Mel are back to break down HBO's controversial new show, The Idol. Starring Lily-Rose Depp and popstar The Weeknd, the show has been panned by critics. But is it as bad as the reviews say? Can The Weeknd actually act? Plus, they share their tips on the best new shows to watch to fill the gap left by Succession. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Osman, Thomas and Mel are back to break down HBO's controversial new show, The Idol. Starring Lily-Rose Depp and popstar The Weeknd, the show has been panned by critics. But is it as bad as the reviews say? Can The Weeknd actually act? Plus, they share their tips on the best new shows to watch to fill the gap left by Succession.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="noopener noreferrer">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

The backlash to The Idol, plus what to watch post-Succession

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The Drop is a weekly show tackling the latest in the world of pop culture and entertainment. Why does it seem like everything on television is based on a true story? Why is Kate Bush back in the charts? How did Pete Davidson get so popular? Join host Osman Faruqi and The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age's team of culture writers and critics as they answer these questions and more along with interviews with musicians, actors, film makers and everyone involved in the world of culture.

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