I’m up to date with all three seasons of The White Lotus, the HBO series about the lives and shenanigans of the guests and staff of a high-end hotel. 

Seasons one and two were great, and my favourite of the three. In this new third instalment, the performances are fantastic, as expected. However, I lost patience at certain points due to a slower pace – and because I didn’t find some of the character stories as engaging as I’d have liked. 

Further still, in the first and second seasons, I found the social commentary about the dynamics between the rich and the far-from-rich more poignant and interesting. That’s not to say this season isn’t worth your time if you’re curious. The acting is truly great, after all.

At the time of this post, the season three finale is still a few days out. Nevertheless, I doubt the result will change how I feel about this instalment compared to the first two. I’m happy to be wrong, of course. In fact, I’d prefer it. 

Bring on Sunday’s finale, and Season Four!

Have you seen The White Lotus? What first comes to mind when you think of each season? My spoiler-free thoughts for each are as follows: 

Season One: The delightful pace and chaos of Episode Four

Season Two: Jennifer Coolidge’s super memorable character and why, deservedly, plenty more people know the name Leo Woodall.

Season Three: Jason Isaacs’s, Sam Nivola and Patrick Schwarzenegger’s performances. Can I say, chef’s kiss? I just did. 

Happy Film Loving,

G