The Idol has fallen, according to news from Yahoo!.

Masterminded by Abel “The Weeknd” Tesfaye and slotted into HBO’s prime Sunday lineup, the drama, about a young pop star (played by Lily-Rose Depp) entangled with a secret cult (headed by Tesfaye’s character) seemed poised to become the network’s next prestige play, following the likes of Euphoria, Succession and Game of Thrones. However, that didn’t happen.

Why Cancel?

The show is beset by controversy and behind-the-scenes intrigue. This is the main reason the show didn’t make it to a second season. HBO dropped the hammer on Monday and made the following statement.

“The Idol was one of HBO’s most provocative original programs, and we’re pleased by the strong audience response,” the network said in a statement. “After much thought and consideration, HBO, as well as the creators and producers have decided not to move forward with a second season. We’re grateful to the creators, cast, and crew for their incredible work.”