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Season 1 – The White Lotus

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An all-star cast head to a resort and unleash their worst, most privileged impulses. The series is a sharp social satire following the exploits of various guests and employees of the fictional White Lotus resort chain, whose stay becomes affected by their various dysfunctions. A week in the life of vacationers is unravelled as they relax and rejuvenate in paradise. With each passing day, a darker complexity emerges in these picture-perfect travelers, the hotel's cheerful employees, and the idyllic locale itself.

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The White Lotus — Season 1

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Critics Consensus

Though its true intentions can get a bit murky, gorgeous vistas, twisty drama, and a pitch perfect cast make The White Lotus a compelling - if uncomfortable - viewing destination.

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Kate Stables Sight & Sound May 13
When taken to squirm-inducing lengths, it also shows off White’s mastery of the uncomfortable moment, and his talent for extending scenes until laughs are infused with humiliation or dread. Go to Full Review
Shannon Keating BuzzFeed News 04/05/2022
The summer’s most talked-about show exposes the insidious power of wealth and whiteness. That’s what makes it so watchable. Go to Full Review
Graeme Blundell The Australian 12/28/2021
It was sublime cringe comedy but with moral underpinnings in its satire of wealth, entitlement and privilege, wonderful performances, and produced a new star in the Australian Murray Bartlett as the unravelling general manager. Go to Full Review
Akos Peterbencze The Screen 08/02/2023
White is smart enough not to draw obvious conclusions and portray any of these characters as villains. He provides us with just the right amount of characteristics to make our own minds up. Go to Full Review
Jennifer Bisset CNET 03/30/2023
...a murder mystery with the big reveal waiting till the very end will keep you thoroughly entertained. Go to Full Review
Carey-Ann Pawsey Orca Sound 09/17/2022
3.5/5
When this new HBO series begins you think it is going to be a quirky comedy. You are only partially right with that guess. Yes, it is odd and funny but there is also an unexpected and delightful dark side to White Lotus. Go to Full Review
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Jennifer H @ColoChickie 6d I am glad that I waited to watch this show, I watched season 1 and 2 back to back and then had to wait for season 3. And now I am not so patiently waiting for season 4. I had no idea how they would be able to follow season 1 and season 2 was the greatest answer. Every aspect of the show from the writing to the cast to the music, everything about this show is fantastic. See more Annie W @Annie502 Jun 2 I was so excited but kinda disappointed how it ended it just wasn’t what I expected but not in a good way that just kinda ruined the rest of the season See more Nancy B @Nanceee Jun 1 Exciting series . Keeps you interested See more Jorge S @RT34154138 May 28 Série de comédia dramática americana que acompanha os hóspedes e funcionários do resort título por uma semana em suas unidades no Havaí, na Sicília e na Tailândia -- em suas três temporadas. Há um excesso de clichês, inclusive situações repetidas entre as temporadas, e uma notada fixação por temas aquáticos. Vilões e mocinhos -- e vilãs e mocinhas -- um tanto óbvios tornam o ritmo lento e por vezes, cansativo. Os roteiros não apresentam grandes surpresas e o som é bastante irregular, o que nos obriga a modular o volume pelo controle remoto. Entre as três temporadas, a primeira é um pouco melhor. This American dramedy series follows the guests and staff of the titular resort for a week at its locations in Hawaii, Sicily, and Thailand. There's an excess of clichés. The somewhat obvious villains and heroes make the pace slow and sometimes tiresome. The scripts don't offer many surprises. Among the three seasons, the first is slightly better. See more Umutoni G @RT01569678 May 22 The White Lotus is one of those shows that starts slow but gets really addictive. The drama, awkward moments, and rich people chaos make it fun to watch. See more Pier C. @Reip12 May 11 Very nice and engaging See more Read all reviews
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Episode 1 Aired Jul 11, 2021 Arrivals As a new wave of guests arrives at the White Lotus, resort manager Armond tries to assuage Shane and his wife, Rachel, while spa director Belinda calms a grieving Tanya; Mark distracts himself from a health scare by spending time with their son. Details Episode 2 Aired Jul 18, 2021 New Day A cautiously optimistic Belinda walks a fine line with Tanya; Armond brainstorms ways to deal with Shane; Rachel approaches Nicole for advice; Paula and Olivia lose track of their stash; a revived Mark attempts to connect with Quinn. Details Episode 3 Aired Jul 25, 2021 Mysterious Monkeys Stripped of his gadgets, Quinn reluctantly takes a scuba class with Mark; Shane enlists Armond to help plan a romantic evening for Rachel; Tanya leans on Belinda for support as she scatters her mother's ashes at sea; Paula keeps a secret from Olivia. Details Episode 4 Aired Aug 1, 2021 Recentering After Shane shoots down her latest career plans, Rachel is blindsided by an unexpected arrival; Tanya's attention turns to an intriguing hotel guest; Armond's renewed commitment to sobriety is put to the test. Details Episode 5 Aired Aug 8, 2021 The Lotus Eaters As Armond attempts to do damage control, Belinda tries to redirect Tanya's focus to her business proposal; a sidelined Rachel begins to question her future; Nicole rebuffs Mark for airing their dirty laundry to Quinn. Details Episode 6 Aired Aug 15, 2021 Departures Rachel shares some harsh truths with Shane and confides in Belinda, who's reeling from bad news of her own; as the Mossbachers turn the page on their harrowing scare, Quinn reveals major life plans; Armond goes on a bender and exacts revenge. Details
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Season Info

Director
Mike White
Creator
Mike White
Executive Producer
Mike White, David Bernad, Nick Hall
Screenwriter
Mike White
Network
HBO
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Comedy, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date
Jul 11, 2021