White Lotus, an increasingly popular show on HBO Max, released their first episode of their new season on Feb. 16, 2025. Each season provides a different cast, with a similar yet different storyline. All the cast are visitors at the White Lotus Resort, with each season set in a different country. Season 3 is set on the island of Koh Samui, Thailand.
White Lotus is an intricately written, comedic, and satirical series. Each episode reveals the lives of the cast members, with unexpected twists and turns with how they relate to one another. During their stay at the fictional, luxurious resort, White Lotus, various problems arise for the cast members. All of the characters are extremely wealthy, and because of the circumstances, end up making rather horrible decisions. Throughout every season, the plot is centered around the cast, dealing with the repercussions of their decisions and associations with others.
Cast members of Season 3 include Leslie Bibb, Sarah Catherine Hook, Patrick Schwarzenegger, Parker Posey, Walton Goggins, and Michelle Monoghan, to name a few.
The first episode of Season 3 sets up the foundation for a murder mystery that will more than likely exist throughout the entirety of the season. The opening scene consists of gunshots throughout the resort and a floating body in the water on the resort, implying there is more to be revealed in the following episodes. The plot then rewinds by a week, setting the scene to introduce the boat load of new characters, with the exception of Belinda, a returner from Season 1.
Each season of White Lotus sheds light on the contrast between the wealthy visitors, and the poor workers at the White Lotus. The satirical tone makes the wealthy characters and their decisions seem ridiculous and almost comedic. With a constant introduction of new elements to the characters, there is always more to uncover and understand.
Season 3 is projected to focus on elements of Eastern spirituality and religion, while creating a prominent contrast between poor and rich, focusing on the elements of life and death.
Viewers can watch the new, as well as pre-existing seasons of White Lotus on HBO Max. New episodes of Season 3 will be released weekly.
Sadie Blace is a Dakota Student Section Editor. She can be reached at sadie.blace@und.edu.
