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The White Lotus

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Generally favorable reviews based on 125 Critic Reviews

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Universal acclaim based on 105 Ratings

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The White Lotus

Series Details & Credits

HBO | Release Date: July 11, 2021

Summary: The satirical limited series created by Mike White gradually reveals the truth behind the seemingly perfect guests and staff at an exclusive Hawaiian resort over the course of a week.

Genre(s): Comedy, Drama

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Metascore

80

Positive:

114

Mixed:

8

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3

Critic Reviews

100

The Mercury News Randy Myers

Feb 13, 2025

Season 3 Review: I gobbled down six of the eight episodes available for review, and will say – without even the slightest reservations – that “Lotus” regulars should check in for this third season. You won’t be disappointed. Just be prepared to get your jaw dropped and your raised eyebrows torched right off. Read full review

100

RogerEbert.com Roxana Hadadi

Jul 7, 2021

Season 1 Review: Alternately hilarious and unsettling, “The White Lotus” isn’t a feel-good watch, but it is a must-watch. Read full review

90

The Oregonian

Kristi Turnquist

Jul 9, 2021

Season 1 Review: It’s to the credit of White and the wonderfully well-chosen cast that we keep watching, even knowing that these guests are probably not going to find much self-awareness. ... The splendid cast is led by Bartlett, who makes Armond’s growing resentment a volatile partner to his put-a-smile-on-everything professional demeanor. Rothwell emerges as the heart and soul of the series. ... Coolidge is outstanding, as she makes Tanya’s stunted emotional life kind of sympathetic. Britton and Zahn are pitch-perfect as a couple with their own challenges. Read full review

80

Sioux City Journal

Bruce Miller

Jul 13, 2021

Season 1 Review: White uses sly humor throughout the series and gets his best results from Bartlett, who unravels in unusual ways. He captures the manager’s approach beautifully and has plenty of fun getting even. Read full review

80

Paste Magazine

Garrett Martin

Feb 11, 2025

Season 3 Review: Based on its first six episodes, the third season of The White Lotus lives up to the show’s previous work, while perpetuating some of its established weaknesses. We’ll know where we really land on this one after we’ve seen the whole thing. Read full review

75

IndieWire Ben Travers

Oct 24, 2022

Season 2 Review: “The White Lotus” may not feel as light on its feet as last summer’s surprise hit, but it’s certainly not resting on its laurels. Despite what resorts catering to the status quo may contend, comfort isn’t everything. Some things need to be shaken up. Read full review

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TV Guide

Allison Picurro

Feb 11, 2025

Season 3 Review: The bloated ensemble has become a crutch to avoid actually developing anything in the way of character or plot, and a tactic to distract the audience from the fact that we've been watching variations of the same story for three seasons. Read full review

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filmluver

Aug 17, 2021

A writer friend recommended this to me...Wasn't sure after the first episode, but it really takes flight and goes amazing places. First rate in every respect. Amazing performances all around. My favorite show of the year, hands down.

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Sarah1989

Nov 10, 2022

Loving season 2, the characters are interesting and Mike White is as brilliant as always. Theo James and Will Sharpe are the standouts so far. Can't wait to see where it all goes!

0 of 0 users found this helpful00

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Barny

Jun 11, 2023

This is just a fantastic show, from the photography, scenery, character development, music, script. I have not been captivated like that for a long time. The complexity of the characters and layers to the story are just fantastically layered. It's not for kids, so I don't expect anyoneThis is just a fantastic show, from the photography, scenery, character development, music, script. I have not been captivated like that for a long time. The complexity of the characters and layers to the story are just fantastically layered. It's not for kids, so I don't expect anyone without life experience to enjoy it.… Expand

0 of 0 users found this helpful00

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Gram23213

Jan 19, 2023

Show is beautifully shot and the score is incredible. Thematically great, structure is great. Only reason I can’t rate higher is sometimes it seems nihilistic and morbid for its own sake, almost too on the nose.

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PerryM

Dec 30, 2021

Very interesting show! I just wish they gave the middle-aged ash-carrying lady less screen time as she was annoying tbh.

1 of 1 users found this helpful10

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Dee-Jay_Deli

Jan 14, 2023

Personally, I found the characters in Season 1 more compelling. But even season 2 lives up the the previous season. It's hard to explain what White Lotus is. It's a bit of character drama, rich-people mockery, travel-catalogue and heartfelt storytelling without being too cynical.

I can seePersonally, I found the characters in Season 1 more compelling. But even season 2 lives up the the previous season. It's hard to explain what White Lotus is. It's a bit of character drama, rich-people mockery, travel-catalogue and heartfelt storytelling without being too cynical.

I can see why people like it, but I also want to emphasise what kind of show this is. It's not a classic comedy or proper drama...it's something in between. And quite compelling at that.… Expand

0 of 0 users found this helpful00

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Estoniantoad

Aug 16, 2021

It feels like the script was written by 6 year old. It does seem that there is a potential to have some laughs, but eventually are none. The life of these characters is made into something trivial. Are people's lifes really that simplistic. And those elements - drugs, mother's ashes, gayIt feels like the script was written by 6 year old. It does seem that there is a potential to have some laughs, but eventually are none. The life of these characters is made into something trivial. Are people's lifes really that simplistic. And those elements - drugs, mother's ashes, gay sex, failed marriages - where have I seen these before - for thousand times... This show proves at least one thing - the writers have lost any touch of reality and the sense of humor - all writers in America!… Expand

0 of 9 users found this helpful09

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Series Overview
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  Air Date: February 16, 2025
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Season 2

81
- Season 2 Overview
  Air Date: October 30, 2022
Season 1

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  Air Date: July 11, 2021