The White Lotus (2021)

TV-MA
2021
Trailer
Poster for The White Lotus (2021)

At an exclusive tropical resort full of affluent guests, the week of extravagance and relaxation gradually becomes darker and more... More

Where to watch The White Lotus (2021)

The White Lotus (2021) is available to stream in New... More Zealand now on Neon.

The White Lotus (2021) episodes

Episode 1.1

Arrivals

As a new wave of guests arrive at the White... More Lotus, resort manager Armond tries to assuage an unreasonable Shane and his easy-going new wife Rachel, while spa director Belinda calms a grieving Tanya. Meanwhile, Nicole suggests her husband Mark distract himself from a health scare by spending time with their son Quinn, who’s been cast out by his sister Olivia and her friend Paula.

Episode 1.2

New Day

A cautiously optimistic Belinda walks a fine line with Tanya,... More while Armond brainstorms ways to deal with Shane. After her husband belittles her work, Rachel approaches Nicole for advice. Paula and Olivia lose track of their stash, while a revived Mark attempts to connect with Quinn.

Episode 1.3

Mysterious Monkeys

Stripped of his gadgets, Quinn reluctantly takes a scuba class... More with Mark, who’s struggling to process revelations regarding his late father. Hoping to reignite the spark with Rachel, Shane enlists Armond to help plan a romantic evening. Tanya leans on Belinda for support as she scatters her mother’s ashes at sea. Paula keeps a secret from a suspicious Olivia.

Episode 1.4

Recentering

After Shane shoots down her latest career plans, Rachel is... More further blindsided by an unexpected arrival. Just as Belinda begins to take her business proposition seriously, Tanya’s attention turns to an intriguing hotel guest. Meanwhile, Armond’s renewed commitment to sobriety is put to the test.

EPISODE 1.5

The Lotus-Eaters

As Armond attempts to do damage control, Belinda tries to... More redirect Tanya’s focus to her business proposal. Paula grows increasingly disillusioned with the Mossbachers. A sidelined Rachel begins to question her future. Nicole rebuffs Mark for airing their dirty laundry to Quinn.

EPISODE 1.6

Departures

Rachel shares some harsh truths with Shane and confides in... More Belinda, who’s reeling from bad news of her own. As the Mossbachers turn the page on their harrowing scare, Quinn reveals major life plans. With nothing left to lose, Armond goes on an all-out bender – and exacts the ultimate revenge on his nemesis.

The White Lotus (2021) | Ratings & Reviews

This resort-set limited series – one of the best shows of 2021 and the one everyone's talking about – sees haves and have-nots hilariously clash over a murder mystery in paradise. Jennifer Coolidge is our queen.

"Frequently uncomfortable, sometimes poetic, occasionally hilarious, and deeply idiosyncratic throughout."

Rolling StoneRolling Stone

"White Lotus is delightfully mean-spirited and unexpectedly big-hearted in ways that will probably polarise some audiences."

Hollywood ReporterHollywood Reporter

"The White Lotus leaps into a whole other gear when centering its two smartest performances... Bartlett and Coolidge are exceptional as they embrace every twisted knot of conflict inherent in their roles."

VarietyVariety

"White spins “Have a nice vacation” into both a blessing and a curse, and The White Lotus thrives in between those extremes."

RogerEbert.comRogerEbert.com

"Go in expecting a pleasing, intelligent, and well-paced romp, one that definitely won't make you miss overseas travel."

Boston GlobeBoston Globe

"As serene vacations take dark turns, the series hits a bit of turbulence, leading to a rocky conclusion that doesn’t quite live up to the show’s strong start."

PastePaste

"Hilariously sardonic... one of the year’s best new shows."

The Globe and MailThe Globe and Mail

"One thing holds it back: It’s a social satire that might have been better as a dark, absurdist comedy."

San Francisco ChronicleSan Francisco Chronicle

"The essence of The White Lotus emerges through carefully chosen dynamics fleshed out between masterfully built characters."

IndieWireIndieWire

"This is a sharp, soulful series that knows its characters in full and gets richer as it goes on. It’s vicious and a little sudsy and then, out of nowhere, sneakily uplifting."

The New York TimesThe New York Times

"2021’s best, and most uncomfortable, TV show."

The GuardianThe Guardian

"The White Lotus is a destination event, a safe, controlled daytrip into disquiet."

SalonSalon

"Fitfully funny and diverting rather than compelling viewing."

StuffStuff

The White Lotus (2021) | Details

Award winner
Outstanding Limited Series, Directing, Supporting Actress (Coolidge), Supporting Actor (Bartlett), Writing, Editing, Music, Casting, Sound Mixing & Main Title Theme, Emmys 2022
Rating
TV-MA,
Genre
Comedy, Drama
Country of origin
USA

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