Let’s get this out of the way: The White Lotus Season 3 isn’t just good! it’s a full blown chaotic masterpiece. A glorious mess of sun drenched scandal, social satire, and suppressed screams into fluffy resort pillows. I just finished binge watching the season, and I’ve come out the other side equal parts amused, disturbed, and slightly more suspicious of every filthy rich person out there 😂
Created by Mike White, the show continues it’s tradition of introducing us to a new batch of morally murky, extravagantly wealthy humans who really should not be left unsupervised in luxurious resorts. If Season 1 was an appetizer of cringe in Hawaii and Season 2 was a Sicilian buffet of lust and betrayal, Season 3 is the full degustation menu with a side of spiritual delusion and freshly squeezed existential dread.
Meet the Vacationers:
The Trio of Friends: Jaclyn (Michelle Monaghan), a successful television actress; Laurie (Carrie Coon), a corporate lawyer and recent divorcée; and Kate (Leslie Bibb), a country club wife from Austin. These longtime friends reunite for a girl’s trip, each bringing their own baggage both literal and emotional.
The Ratliff Family: Timothy (Jason Isaacs), a financier facing legal troubles; his wife Victoria (Parker Posey); and their three children: Saxon (Patrick Schwarzenegger), Piper (Sarah Catherine Hook), and Lochlan (Sam Nivola). Their family dynamics are as turbulent as a monsoon, with secrets threatening to unravel their facade.
The Unlikely Couple: Rick (Walton Goggins), a rugged man with a mysterious past, and his much younger girlfriend, Chelsea (Aimee Lou Wood). Their relationship raises eyebrows, with whispers about the true nature of their bond.
The Mother and Son Duo: Belinda (Natasha Rothwell) returns from Season 1 and not as spa staff this time, but as a guest, thanks to a wellness exchange program. She’s finally on the receiving end of luxury, though old habits die hard. Enter Zion (Nicholas Duvernay), her son, who drops in with a calm, meditative vibe and promptly gets caught in a scene opening gunfire scare. Their dynamic is layered: she’s trying to reconnect with her purpose, he’s trying not to judge her spa to riches journey. Their presence adds a grounded, soulful thread to the chaos and yes, even they can’t avoid the White Lotus curse of vacationing with emotional baggage.
The Writing: Sharp Enough To Hurt Feelings
The Writing: Sharp Enough To Hurt Feelings
Mike White doesn’t miss. His writing remains so pointed, I wouldn’t be surprised if someone actually got stabbed by a metaphor. The humor is dry, biting, and often so accurate it hurts. The show has a talent for holding up a mirror to society, only this mirror is mounted on a teakwood wall next to an obscenely priced aromatherapy diffuser.
This season really leans into its darker side. There are secrets, betrayals, and a death that had me audibly gasping like I’d just been handed the hotel bill. But the brilliance of The White Lotus is that these moments are balanced with humour, the kind that makes you snort while also slightly dying inside.
Cinematography & Soundtrack: Aesthetic AF
Cinematography & Soundtrack: Aesthetic AF
Visually, this season is a dream. Every frame looks like it belongs in a Conde Nast spread 🤌🏼 if Conde Nast did stories on rich people spiraling emotionally while sipping detox tea. The soft lighting, lush greenery, and ocean views are a sharp contrast to the internal dumpster fires blazing within the characters.
The soundtrack slaps, as always — weird, hypnotic, tribal, and unnerving. It’s like the audio equivalent of being told your aura needs cleansing, then being charged $800 for it.
Final Thoughts: Should You Watch It?
YES. In all caps, bold, with flashing lights. The White Lotus Season 3 is the best one yet! smarter, messier, funnier, and somehow even more savage. It’s a masterclass in character writing, and proof that HBO still knows how to deliver prestige TV that doesn’t take itself too seriously (But Also Kind Of Does).
It’s not for everyone, if you like your shows neat, tidy, and morally clear, this isn’t your vibe. But if you enjoy watching rich people unravel while dressed in resort wear that costs more than your rent, White Lotus is your kind of chaos.
I laughed, I gasped, I judged everyone, and I’d do it all again in a heartbeat. This show makes you question privilege, relationships, and whether or not you should trust someone who offers you an unknown pill during a full moon.
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