Following on from its highly successful first two seasons, Mike White’s comedy-drama series The White Lotus was officially renewed for season three.
Speaking to its popularity, season one of The White Lotus received 20 Emmy nominations across 13 categories and ten wins, the most wins of any program that year, including Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series.
The second season, which aired in 2022, proved to be just as, if not more, popular with a batch of new characters and a stunning location that had us itching for a vacation.
To say the third season has big shoes to fill is an understatement, but based on what we know thus far, it shouldn’t be an issue.
What happened in The White Lotus season one?
Set at a luxury Hawaiian hotel, season one of The White Lotus followed a group of white, wealthy Americans on vacation as the resort staff catered to their every whim – no matter how unreasonably chaotic.
Tackling larger issues such as race, class and gender, the social satire also moved to uncover a mysterious death teased in the very first episode (which you can stream now here).
Bringing the season to life were actors Murray Bartlett, Jake Lacy, Steve Zahn, Connie Britton, Jennifer Coolidge, Alexandra Daddario, Natasha Rothwell, and Sydney Sweeney, who all received 2022 Emmy nominations for outstanding acting in the limited series.
WATCH BELOW: The White Lotus Official Trailer
What is The White Lotus season two about?
Making its return with seven drama-packed episodes, the second instalment of The White Lotus was set in an all-new location: an exclusive Sicilian resort, in Italy.
Along with a fresh backdrop came a wave of new guests and employees as the season followed their various exploits over the span of the week – a similar theme to the previous season.
While season two had an entirely new cast, there was a familiar face in Jennifer Coolidge as she reprised her role as spiritually seeking socialite Tanya McQuoid – a role that saw her take home the 2022 Emmy award for best-supporting actress in a Limited Series.
Fans also saw the return of Tanya’s love interest Greg played by Jon Gries, as they were joined by F. Murray Abraham, Adam DiMarco, Beatrice Grannò, Tom Hollander, Sabrina Impacciatore, Michael Imperioli, Aubrey Plaza, Haley Lu Richardson, Theo James, Meghann Fahy, Will Sharpe, Simona Tabasco, and Leo Woodall.
WATCH BELOW: The White Lotus’ Season 2 Trailer
What can we expect from The White Lotus season three?
In the third season, we meet a new group of guests at another White Lotus resort—this time, in the breathtaking setting of Thailand. That’s right, we’re headed to Asia!
Following the trend of the first two seasons, season three checks in at another luxurious Four Seasons resort—the stunning Four Seasons Resort Koh Samui.
This is no surprise, as Mike White had previously hinted that season three may take place in Asia.
In a clip pegged at the end of the season two finale, he said: “I think the third season would be maybe a satirical and funny look at death and Eastern religion and spirituality. It feels like it could be a rich tapestry to do another round at White Lotus.”
We also have an entirely new cast this season, including Leslie Bibb, Carrie Coon, Walton Goggins, Sarah Catherine Hook, Jason Isaacs, Lalisa Manobal, Michelle Monaghan, Sam Nivola, Lek Patravadi, Parker Posey, Patrick Schwarzenegger, Tayme Thapthimthong, and Aimee Lou Wood.
Nicholas Duvernay, Arnas Fedaravičius, Christian Friedel, Scott Glenn, Dom Hetrakul, Julian Kostov, Charlotte Le Bon, Morgana O’Reilly, and Shalini Peiris are among them.
However, there will be one familiar face; season one star Natasha Rothwell who returns to reprise her role as spa attendant Belinda.
Where can we watch The White Lotus?
If you haven’t watched it already, you can stream seasons one and two of The White Lotus now on Binge, or re-watch it for a second, third or tenth time…
Season three kicks off on February 17, 2025, with new episodes dropping weekly on Binge. This time around, fans can look forward to an eight-episode run.
Stream The White Lotus now on Binge, live and on demand with a 7-day free trial. Subscribe here.
Related stories
Native ad body.
Native ad body.
Native ad body.
