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How to Watch ‘The Idol’ Series Premiere Live for Free on Apple TV, Fire TV, Roku & Mobile

If you lost everything, what would you do to get back on top? That’s the question pop star Jocelyn must ask in “The Idol,” the new series debuting on Max on Sunday, June 4 at 9 p.m. ET. Jocelyn was the biggest music star in America, but a mental collapse essentially derailed her career. But life at the bottom is not very appealing, and once Jocelyn gets a taste of it she becomes resolved to regain her idol status, no matter the cost. You can watch The Idol: Season 1 with a 5-Day Free Trial of DIRECTV STREAM. You can also watch with Hulu Live TV or YouTube TV.

How to Watch ‘The Idol’ Series Premiere

About ‘The Idol’ Series Premiere

After a nervous breakdown derailed Jocelyn’s (Lily-Rose Depp) last tour, she’s determined to claim her rightful status as the greatest and sexiest pop star in America. Disgraced but not defeated, Jocelyn knows the climb back to the top won’t be pretty or glamourous, but she also knows what rock bottom looks like. Whatever compromises are necessary to find success again, she’s willing to make them.

Her passions are reignited by Tedros (Abel “The Weeknd” Tesfaye), a nightclub impresario with a sordid past. Tedros seems to see Jocelyn for who she truly is, but his own identity remains murky at best, despite her attraction to him. Will her romantic awakening take her to glorious new heights or the deepest and darkest depths of her soul?

Can you watch ‘The Idol’ Series Premiere for free?

DIRECTV STREAM offers a 5-Day Free Trial. With your free trial, you can watch The Idol: Season 1 on DIRECTV STREAM.

You can watch ‘The Idol’ Series Premiere with a free trial of Hulu Live TV.

What is the ‘The Idol’ Series Premiere episode schedule?

DIRECTV STREAM will be airing ‘The Idol’ Series Premiere on Sunday, June 4, 2023 and will continue with a weekly episode release until Sunday, July 2, 2023.

  • Episode 1: Sunday, June 4, 2023
  • Episode 2: Sunday, June 11, 2023
  • Episode 3: Sunday, June 18, 2023
  • Episode 4: Sunday, June 25, 2023
  • Episode 5: Sunday, July 2, 2023

What devices can you use to stream ‘The Idol’ Series Premiere?

You can watch The Idol: Season 1 on DIRECTV STREAM using Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, Google Chromecast, Roku, Android TV, iPhone/iPad, Android Phone/Tablet, Mac, Windows, LG Smart TV, Samsung Smart TV, Sony Smart TV, and VIZIO Smart TV.

How to Get a Free Trial of Max

Max does not currently offer a free trial of its own. However, you can access a free trial of Max through either Prime Video Channels or Hulu. Here’s how:

1. Get a Free Trial of Max Through Prime Video Channels

If you are an Amazon Prime subscriber that has never tried Max, you can still get a 7-Day Free Trial to the service.

2. Get a Free Trial of Max Through Hulu

If you are a new or current Hulu subscriber that has never tried Max through Hulu, you’re in luck. Hulu is offering a 7-Day Free Trial to Max through their streaming service.

New Hulu Subscribers

  • Click here to activate the offer.
  • Click “Sign-Up Now.”
  • Create Your Account.
  • Click “Manage Add-Ons.”
  • Add Your 7-Day Free Trial of Max.
  • Once you’re subscribed, use your Hulu credentials to log in to the Max App on your streaming device.

Existing Hulu Subscribers

If you are an existing Hulu subscriber:

  • Click your Profile.
  • Click “Account.”
  • Click “Manage Add-Ons.”
  • Add Max Free Trial.

‘The Idol’ Series Premiere Trailer

  • The Idol: Season 1

    June 4, 2023

    After a nervous breakdown derailed Jocelyn’s last tour, she’s determined to claim her rightful status as the greatest and sexiest pop star in America. Her passions are reignited by Tedros, a nightclub impresario with a sordid past. Will her romantic awakening take her to glorious new heights or the deepest and darkest depths of her soul?


David covers the biggest news stories, live events, premieres, and informational pieces for The Streamable. Before joining TS, he wrote extensively for Screen Rant and has years of experience writing about the entertainment and streaming industries. He's a Broncos fan, streams on his Toshiba Fire TV, and his favorites include "Andor," "Rings of Power," and "Star Trek: Strange New Worlds."

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