AceShowbiz - Fans of "The Idol" were annoyed after finding out that the HBO series will end earlier than expected. The controversial show was initially billed as a six-part series, but it's been announced that the upcoming fifth episode will serve as its season finale.

The network made the revelation in the Sunday, June 25 episode. Fans could not help but wonder how the series, which is co-created by The Weeknd, "Euphoria" creator Sam Levinson and Reza Fahim, will abruptly end the story in just one more 60-minute episode.

"I thought it was gonna be 6 episodes, not 5?? What happened???" a confused viewer tweeted. Another person commented, "Seriously, all that drama and controversy for just 5 episodes??? ! I feel like I wasted my time watching The Id. Very, very Disappointed."

Someone else said, "im starting to think either the idol critics were saying stuff just to say it to exaggerate or they were genuinely right and sam cut out certain scenes." The person referenced rumors that creator Sam cut out certain parts amid backlash over the show's explicit sex scenes.

"I'm sorry, next week is the FINALE of the idol??? the story is just BARELY starting to move. sam levinson has lost his mind," another fan commented. "we need like 3 more episodes to wrap everything up not 1 lol #THEIDOL," another agreed.

Meanwhile, a source appeared to tell TVLine that the "story only ended up requiring 5" episodes. "The season ended up being five episodes when it was all said and done after Sam took over and made significant changes," the insider told the outlet.

In addition to the episode cut, it was previously rumored that "The Idol" wouldn't be renewed for a second season. HBO's communications team, however, clarified the reports in a Twitter post.

"It is being misreported that a decision on a second season of The Idol has been determined," the @HBOPR account wrote. "It has not, and we look forward to sharing the next episode with you Sunday night."