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?
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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?
Season 1 episodes
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Episode 1
Pop Tarts & Rat Tales
55m6.0 / 10
As Jocelyn preps for her triumphant return, a leaked photo sends her team into crisis mode – just as a journalist arrives to do an in-depth profile on her. Later, Jocelyn has a chance encounter with nightclub owner Tedros.
Episode credits
Directed by Sam LevinsonWritten by Sam Levinson, Reza Fahim, Abel Tesfaye, Sam LevinsonGuest stars Dan Levy, Eli Roth, Scott Turner Schofield, Sophie Mudd, Bianca Ghezzi, Nina McNeely, Jacob Berger, Natasha Newman-Thomas
After clashing with her team over her album's first single, Jocelyn pushes herself to the limit on the set of her new music video, while Nikki sees potential in backup dancer Dyanne. Later, Tedros introduces Jocelyn and Leia to Izaak and Chloe from his inner circle.
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Directed by Sam LevinsonWritten by Sam Levinson, Abel Tesfaye, Sam LevinsonGuest stars Sophie Mudd, Bianca Ghezzi, Nina McNeely, Montay Romero, Kat Cheng, Marlon Pelayo, Zak Schlegel, Danny Axley
As Tedros inserts himself into Jocelyn's life by offering input on her wardrobe and collaborators, Leia brings her growing concerns to Chaim and Destiny. But when her team suddenly begins to soften toward Tedros, Jocelyn becomes even more emotionally tethered to him.
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Directed by Sam LevinsonWritten by Sam Levinson, Abel Tesfaye, Sam LevinsonGuest stars Eli Roth, Montay Romero, Kat Cheng, Marlon Pelayo, Zak Schlegel, Danny Axley, Derek Schiesel, Augustine Perez
While fighting for the upper hand in her relationship with Tedros, Jocelyn becomes determined to introduce her new persona to the world. Later, Jocelyn’s team discusses her increasing involvement with Tedros and his inner circle.
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Directed by Sam LevinsonWritten by Sam Levinson, Abel Tesfaye, Sam LevinsonGuest stars Sophie Mudd, Bianca Ghezzi, Melanie Liburd, Mike Dean, Karl Glusman, Jeremy Hartney, Tommy Rush, Vanessa Sky
While planning a showcase for her upcoming tour, Jocelyn begins to take control of the relationships around her – much to Tedros’s dismay. Later, a meeting with Jocelyn disrupts Nikki’s plans for Dyanne, as disturbing news about Jocelyn’s ex emerges.
Episode credits
Directed by Sam LevinsonGuest stars Eli Roth, Bianca Ghezzi, Karl Glusman, Jeremy Hartney, Tommy Rush, Rock Thomas, Louise Donegan, Lupe Carranza
