Why Are ‘The Idol’ Characters Calling Mental Illness ‘Sexy’?

The HBO drama's first episode includes a provocative line about commodifying mental health struggles, designed to remind us of embattled pop stars past, lest mistakes be repeated.

Coleman Spilde 

Entertainment Critic

Published Jun. 7 2023 4:31AM EDT 

Coleman Spilde

Entertainment Critic

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