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The White Lotus

2021 – nowShow3 seasons21 episodesTV-MA

ComedyDrama
81
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.0Metacritic807.5Rotten Tomatoes90%78%

A gripping, tense comedy series about society and class and money, with standout performances and direction.

Good for friends night · party vibe · binge-friendly

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Not for warmth, comfort or uplift.

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Episodes

3 seasons · 21 episodes · best: S2E7 "Arrivederci" 8.8

Episodes

7.7
8.1
7.5

Story

Same luxury. New reservations.

Follow the exploits of various guests and employees at an exclusive tropical resort over the span of a week as with each passing day, a darker complexity emerges in these picture-perfect travelers, the hotel’s cheerful employees and the idyllic locale itself.

Feels like

  • Satirical Class Drama
  • Cringe Comedy
  • Psychological Thriller Elements
  • Luxury Resort Setting
  • Ensemble Cast Dynamics
  • Social Commentary on Privilege
  • Dark Humor
  • Mystery Box Structure
  • Atmospheric Tension
  • Character Study

Cast

24 of 87 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Mike White
Written by
Mike White
Produced by
Todd Brown, John M. Valerio, Heather Persons
Music by
Cristóbal Tapia de Veer, Kim Neundorf

Everyone

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Facts

July 11, 2021 · April 6, 2025 · Still running

First aired
July 11, 2021
Latest episode
April 6, 2025
Status
Still running
Length
3 seasons · 21 episodes
Age rating
TV-MA
Content
Sexual Content, Strong Language, Drug Use, Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Comedy, Drama, Mystery
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
116 countries

Tropes

Relationship-Salvaging Disaster, Shout-Out, Pool Scene +9

  • Relationship-Salvaging Disaster
  • Shout-Out
  • Pool Scene
  • Depraved Homosexual
  • Hourglass Plot
  • Stupid Crooks
  • World of Jerkass
  • Central Theme
  • Became Their Own Antithesis
  • Tonight, Someone Dies
  • Casting Gag
  • Jerkass Has a Point

12 of 35 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream The White Lotus?"

Questions about The White Lotus

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The White Lotus?

HBO MaxSpectrum On Demand

In the United States, The White Lotus streams on HBO Max and Spectrum On Demand. You can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 114 other countries.

Is The White Lotus worth watching?

81
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 81 (IMDb 8, Rotten Tomatoes 90%, and Metacritic 80).

Which season of The White Lotus is best?

Season 2, with an IMDb average of 8.1. Season 3 is the weakest at 7.5. The highest-rated episode is Arrivederci (season 2, episode 7) at 8.8, and the lowest is The Meaning of Dreams (season 3, episode 3) at 6.9.

Will The White Lotus make me laugh?

Very funny

Yes, a lot: the humor is mostly cringe comedy (10 of 10) and situational comedy (9 of 10).

Will I feel good after watching The White Lotus?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 7 of 10 for bleakness and 6 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

What tropes does The White Lotus use?

Relationship-Salvaging DisasterShout-OutPool SceneDepraved HomosexualHourglass PlotStupid CrooksWorld of JerkassCentral ThemeBecame Their Own AntithesisTonight, Someone DiesCasting GagJerkass Has a Pointand 23 more

TV Tropes lists 35 tropes for it, including Relationship-Salvaging Disaster, Shout-Out, and Pool Scene.