"Bull Elephants" is the third episode of the second season of The White Lotus. It is the ninth episode of the series overall. It was released on November 13, 2022 on HBO and HBO Max. It was written and directed by Mike White.
Synopsis[]
After promising to have a more positive attitude, Harper gets looped into a side excursion with Daphne – leaving Ethan and Cameron behind for some bro time. On her own for two days, Tanya seeks advice from a local tarot reader and summons Portia back from sightseeing with the Di Grassos. Later, Albie questions whether his father truly respects women.
Plot Summary[]
Dominic ends his affair with Lucia, after feeling guilty after his chat with Bert. Meanwhile, Albie seeks to make an impression on Portia during a family day trip, but Tanya calls her and Portia gets pulled away. Tanya's distress over Greg's departure drives her to lean on Portia for support. Seeking answers, Tanya turns to a tarot reader whose revelations about Greg's feelings leave her shaken.
Later that evening, Albie tries talking to Portia at the hotel pool, but she is seemingly distracted by an attractive English man.
Cameron and Ethan have a fun day of jetskiing, while Daphne and Harper venture off to Noto. Once there, Daphne reveals she has reserved a palazzo in Noto and that they are staying the night. She hints at Cameron's associates' potential involvement in criminal activities. She also implies that they have cheated on one another.
Back at the hotel, Cameron tries to convince Ethan to give him his business, which Ethan declines. Their night unfolds with substances and revelry, joined by Lucia and Mia. While Cameron has sex with Lucia, Ethan rejects Mia's advances.
Cast[]
Main[]
- 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
- 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 Greco
Recurring[]
Quotes[]
"Don't spend your life chasing emotionally unavailable men." ― Tanya
Gallery[]
References[]
External links[]
- "Bull Elephants" at the Internet Movie Database
- "Bull Elephants" at Wikipedia
| The White Lotus Season 2 | ||
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201. "Ciao" |
205. "That's Amore" | |
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| See also: S1 • S2 • S3 • S4 | ||