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Why HBO’s The Idol Is So Fascinatingly Bad

The Pitchfork Review

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The Nail and the Catch: A Bad Show

"I think the show is desperately in search of like a really strong thesis," says Jeremy. "It leans a little bit on that way too much of these lingering shots that that say nothing and do nothing" The production design is good, but it doesn't mean anything if there's no thesis underneath it", he adds. 'You're just sort of left to sort of struggle at luxury and sex which I just don't understand'

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