Season 1 of The White Lotus is a comedy-drama anthology television series created by Mike White for HBO. The first season was originally developed as a limited series of 6 episodes.
The season premiered on July 11, 2021 and concluded on August 15, 2021.
The slogan of the first season is "Paradise is no vacation".[1] According to the creator of the show, the theme of this season was money and colonialism.
Synopsis[]
A social satire set at an tropical resort, this limited series follows various guests and employees over one highly transformative week. Checking into the luxurious White Lotus are a group of vacationers who run roughshod over the manager and head of spa services. As darker dynamics emerge, the truths of the travelers, employees, and even the idyllic locale itself are revealed.
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
- Molly Shannon as Kitty Patton
- Sydney Sweeney as Olivia Mossbacher
- Steve Zahn as Mark Mossbacher
Guest Starring[]
- Jolene Purdy as Lani
- Jon Gries as Greg Hunt
- Kekoa Scott Kekumano as Kai
- Lukas Gage as Dillon
- Alec Merlino as Hutch
- Christie Leigh Volkmer as Christie
Co-Starring[]
- Reza Danesh, MD as Dr. Rezz
- Loretta Ables Sayre as Housekeeper
- Tana Kamine as Airport Wife
- Mark Kamine as Airport Husband
- Marc Volkmer as German Newlywed
- Mara Kahn as German Newlywed
- Jesse James Steele as Conch Blower
- Michael Trisler as Scuba Instructor
- Amber Abara as Guest #1
- Romy K.K. Collado as Guest #2
- Joe Landry
- Angela Kay-Uherek as Spa Employee
- Brad Kalilimoku as Canoeist
- Shea Lokahi Timothy Fabiana as Canoeist
- Nathan Feitos as Canoeist
- Imani McNorton as Canoeist
- Denton Kukahiko as Canoeist
- Archie Kalepa as Canoeist
- Terevarevahaunui Jacobson
- Mahana Moua as Hula Dancer
- Jessica Flores
- David Kawika Dang Jr.
- Sean Aquino
- Vincent Evalu as Fire Knife Dancer
- Shea Argel
- Russell Satele as Security Guard
- Austin Stowell as Hotel Guest
- Phillip Wu
- Daniel Peaster
- Faamoemoega Alaiafune
Episodes[]
| No. overall | No. in season | Episode title | Directed by | Written by | Original airdate |
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| 1 | 1 | "Arrivals" | Mike White | July 11, 2021 | |
| As a new wave of guests arrive at the White Lotus, resort manager Armond tries to assuage an unreasonable Shane and his easy-going 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. | |||||
| 2 | 2 | "New Day" | Mike White | July 18, 2021 | |
| A cautiously optimistic Belinda walks a fine line with Tanya, 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. | |||||
| 3 | 3 | "Mysterious Monkeys" | Mike White | July 25, 2021 | |
| 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. | |||||
| 4 | 4 | "Recentering" | Mike White | August 1, 2021 | |
| After Shane shoots down her latest career plans, Rachel is 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. | |||||
| 5 | 5 | "The Lotus-Eaters" | Mike White | August 8, 2021 | |
| As Armond attempts to do damage control, Belinda tries to 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. | |||||
| 6 | 6 | "Departures" | Mike White | August 15, 2021 | |
| Rachel shares some harsh truths with Shane and confides in 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. | |||||
Trivia[]
- While developing the show, this season was created as being the only one, as The White Lotus was meant to be a limited series.
- The first season takes place in Hawaii.
- It was filmed in the Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea, Hawaii, US.
Gallery[]
Images[]
Videos[]
The White Lotus - Official Trailer - HBO
The White Lotus Opening Credits Theme Song - The White Lotus - HBO
References[]
| The White Lotus Season 1 | ||
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101. "Arrivals" |
104. "Recentering" | |
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| See also: S1 • S2 • S3 • S4 | ||