"Mysterious Monkeys" is the third episode of the first season of The White Lotus. It is the third episode of the series overall. It was released on July 25, 2021 on HBO and HBO Max. It was written and directed by Mike White.
Synopsis[]
Stripped of his gadgets, Quinn reluctantly takes a scuba class 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.
Plot Summary[]
As the sun rises over the White Lotus resort, the guests awaken to a day filled with intrigue and tension. Olivia becomes increasingly suspicious as Paula remains secretive about her rendezvous with Kai from the night before. Meanwhile, Quinn's electronic devices are washed away as he dozes on the beach, leaving him disconnected from the outside world.
Shane and Rachel's intimate encounter raises concerns for Rachel, who questions if their marriage is solely based on Shane's physical attraction to her. In an attempt to console her, Shane plans a romantic dinner, unaware that Armond, frustrated with Shane's constant complaints, suggests a sunset boat ride. Little do they know that the boat has been chartered by Tanya, who intends to spread her mother's ashes in the ocean. Tanya believes Shane and Rachel are joining her in this gesture of support, leading to an uncomfortable and infuriating situation for Shane.
Meanwhile, Mark grapples with the shocking revelation about his father and finds solace in alcohol, leading to awkward encounters with his son, Rachel, and other women at the bar. His attempts to express himself during dinner are met with tepid responses, and his advances toward Nicole are rejected.
Armond's descent into chaos continues after breaking his five-year sobriety, as he indulges in alcohol and takes prescription medication belonging to Paula. His behavior becomes erratic as he flirts with Dillon, a hotel staffer, and opens up to Mark about his true sexual orientation. This revelation culminates in an inappropriate proposition to Mark when he expresses curiosity about a topic.
As the night progresses, tensions escalate, and secrets are revealed. Olivia follows Paula and witnesses her engaging in a sexual encounter with Kai.
Cast[]
Starring[]
- Murray Bartlett as Armond
- Connie Britton as Nicole Mossbacher
- Jennifer Coolidge as Tanya McQuoid
- Alexandra Daddario as Rachel Patton
- Fred Hechinger as Quinn Mossbacher
- Jake Lacy as Shane Patton
- Brittany O'Grady as Paula
- Natasha Rothwell as Belinda Lindsey
- Sydney Sweeney as Olivia Mossbacher
- Steve Zahn as Mark Mossbacher
Guest Starring[]
Co-Starring[]
- Alec Merlino as Hutch
- Christie Leigh Volkmer as Christie
- Michael Trisler as Scuba Instructor
- Amber Abara as Guest #1
- Romy K.K. Collado as Guest #2
- Joe Landry
Quotes[]
"It's natural to want something new." ― Mark Mossbacher
Gallery[]
References[]
External links[]
- "Mysterious Monkeys" at the Internet Movie Database
- "Mysterious Monkeys" at Wikipedia
| The White Lotus Season 1 | ||
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104. "Recentering" | ||
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| See also: S1 • S2 • S3 • S4 | ||