The White Lotus (2021– )

The White Lotus (2021– )

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Genre: Dark Comedy | Drama | Satire
Created by: Mike White
Directed by: Mike White
Written by: Mike White
Music by: Cristobal Tapia de Veer, Kim Neundorf
Country of Origin: United States
Original Language: English

Synopsis

“The White Lotus” is an anthology series that delves into the lives of guests and staff at various White Lotus resorts worldwide. Each season unfolds over a week, peeling back the idyllic façade of these luxury retreats to reveal complex interpersonal dynamics and underlying tensions. The series masterfully blends dark comedy with poignant drama, offering a satirical exploration of privilege, morality, and human behavior.​

🎬 Season Overviews

Season 1 (2021):

  • Setting: Hawaii​
  • Episodes: 6​
  • Premiere Date: July 11, 2021
  • Synopsis: Set in a tropical resort in Hawaii, the season follows the lives of the staff and wealthy guests over a week, unraveling their complex interactions and hidden secrets. ​

Season 2 (2022):

  • Setting: Sicily​
  • Episodes: 7​
  • Premiere Date: October 30, 2022​
  • Synopsis: The narrative shifts to a White Lotus resort in Sicily, exploring new characters and their intertwining stories against the backdrop of Italian luxury and culture.​

Season 3 (2025):

Synopsis: The latest season transports viewers to a lavish resort in Thailand, delving into the lives of a fresh ensemble cast as they navigate personal conflicts and cultural clashes in a tropical paradise

Setting: Thailand​

Episodes: 7

Premiere Date: February 16, 2025​

Seasons: 3

Episodes: 20
Executive Producers: Nick Hall, David Bernad, Mike White, Mark Kamine
Producers: John M. Valerio, Heather Persons, Todd Brown
Production Locations: Hawaii, Sicily, Thailand
Cinematography: Ben Kutchins, Xavier Grobet
Editors: Heather Persons, John M. Valerio, Scott Turner
Running Time: 54–90 minutes
Production Companies: HBO Entertainment, Pallogram, The District, Rip Cord Productions
Original Network: HBO
Original Release: July 11, 2021 – present​

Main Cast

Season 1:

  • Murray Bartlett as Armond​
  • Connie Britton as Nicole Mossbacher​
  • Jennifer Coolidge as Tanya McQuoid​
  • Alexandra Daddario as Rachel Patton​
  • Fred Hechinger as Quinn Mossbacher​
  • Jake Lacy as Shane Patton​
  • Brittany O’Grady as Paula​
  • Natasha Rothwell as Belinda Lindsey
  • Sydney Sweeney as Olivia Mossbacher​
  • Steve Zahn as Mark Mossbacher​

Season 2:

  • F. Murray Abraham as Bert Di Grasso​
  • Jennifer Coolidge as Tanya McQuoid-Hunt​
  • Adam DiMarco as Albie Di Grasso
  • Meghann Fahy as Daphne Sullivan​
  • Beatrice Grannò as Mia​
  • Jon Gries as Greg Hunt​
  • Tom Hollander as Quentin​
  • Sabrina Impacciatore as Valentina​
  • Michael Imperioli as Dominic Di Grasso​
  • Theo James as Cameron Sullivan​
  • Aubrey Plaza as Harper Spiller​
  • Haley Lu Richardson as Portia​
  • Will Sharpe as Ethan Spiller​
  • Simona Tabasco as Lucia​
  • Leo Woodall as Jack​

Season 3:

  • Leslie Bibb as Kate Bohr​
  • Carrie Coon as Laurie Duffy​
  • Walton Goggins as Rick Hatchett​
  • Sarah Catherine Hook as Piper Ratliff
  • Jason Isaacs as Timothy Ratliff​
  • Michelle Monaghan as Naomi Ratliff​
  • Parker Posey as Fiona Bohr​
  • Dom Hetrakul as Arkhom​
  • Tayme Thapthimthong as Phaedra​
  • Natasha Rothwell as Belinda Lindsey​