The White Lotus

The White Lotus
Information
Episodes	6 (Season 1); 7 (Season 2)
Director	Mike White
Release date	July 11, 2021

The White Lotus is an American comedy-drama anthology television series, created by Mike White, that premiered on HBO on July 11, 2021. The 6-episode first season is set in Hawaii, and stars Murray Bartlett, Connie Britton, Jennifer Coolidge, Alexandra Daddario, Fred Hechinger, Jake Lacy, Brittany O'Grady, Natasha Rothwell, Sydney Sweeney, Steve Zahn, and Molly Shannon.

Synopsis

The White Lotus series follows the guests and employees of the fictional White Lotus resort chain, whose interactions are affected by their various psychosocial dysfunctions.

Episodes

Season 1 (2021)

No. overall	No. in season	Episode title	Directed by	Written by	Original airdate
1	1	"Arrivals"	Mike White		July 11, 2021
As the White Lotus welcomes their newest guests, tensions quickly arise between the hotel staff and the volatile vacationers.
2	2	"New Day"	Mike White		July 18, 2021
Belinda walks a fine line with Tanya. Armond deals with his guilt. Rachel seeks advice from Nicole. Mark reconnects with family.
3	3	"Mysterious Monkeys"	Mike White		July 25, 2021
Mark processes revelations about his dad. Armond has a surprise in store for Shane. Tanya leans on Belinda. Paula has a secret.​
4	4	"Recentering"	Mike White		August 1, 2021
Rachel floats a career change to Shane. Belinda starts to take Tanya's proposition seriously. Armond's renewed sobriety is put to the test.
5	5	"The Lotus-Eaters"	Mike White		August 8, 2021
Feeling sidelined, Rachel begins to rethink her marriage. Armond attempts damage control. Paula becomes disillusioned with the Mossbachers.
6	6	"Departures"	Mike White		August 15, 2021
Rachel reveals stark truths. The Mossbachers turn the page on a traumatic event. Belinda gets bad news, and Armond exacts revenge.​

Season 2 (2022)

No. overall	No. in season	Episode title	Directed by	Written by	Original airdate
7	1	"Ciao"	Mike White		October 30, 2022
On a couples’ trip in Sicily, Harper, Ethan, Daphne, and Cameron spend an awkward first day sizing each other up. As Tanya arrives with her new assistant Portia, Dominic fields questions from his father Bert about his wife’s absence, while his son Albie plays neutral. Meanwhile, hotel manager Valentina tries to keep locals Mia and Lucia out of her establishment.
8	2	"Italian Dream"	Mike White		November 6, 2022
Though Harper bristles at Ethan's suggestion that she's overly critical, her suspicions are raised when Cameron and Daphne claim they never fight. Meanwhile, Lucia and Mia take full advantage of their newly acquired hotel guest status, Albie and Portia (sort of) connect over dinner, and Tanya enlists Greg to help her live out her perfect day in Sicily...on a Vespa.
9	3	"Bull Elephants"	Mike White		November 13, 2022
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.
10	4	"In the Sandbox"	Mike White		November 20, 2022
When Tanya receives an impromptu invite from dashing ex-pat Quentin, Portia finds herself spending the day with his beguiling nephew, Jack. After returning from her trip with Daphne, a relieved Harper is blindsided by a piece of evidence from Ethan’s night out. Meanwhile, a suddenly guilt-ridden Lucia tries to keep Mia on a righteous path.
11	5	"That's Amore"	Mike White		November 27, 2022
Still doubting Ethan, Harper gets real during a wine tasting trip with Cam and Daphne. Meanwhile, Tanya and Portia embark on a whirlwind two-day excursion to Palermo with Quentin and Jack, Albie navigates a misunderstanding with Lucia, and Valentina decides to make a staffing change to get a flirtatious Rocco away from Isabella.
12	6	"Abductions"	Mike White		December 4, 2022
After admitting their marriage needs work, Ethan grows suspicious of Harper and Cam. As they look forward to a lavish party at Quentin’s Palermo estate, Tanya gives Portia an opaque warning about Jack. Meanwhile, the Di Grassos head out in search of distant Sicilian relatives, but Dominic bristles when Albie invites Lucia along as their translator.
13	7	"Arrivederci"	Mike White		December 11, 2022
Hoping to help Lucia, Albie asks Dominic for a karmic payment. With Portia still unreachable, Tanya grows increasingly wary of Quentin’s motives. Consumed with doubts, Ethan confronts Cam… and gets unexpected advice from Daphne. After an eventful night, Valentina gives Mia a chance.

Production

On August 10, 2021, HBO renewed The White Lotus, as an anthology series, for a 7-episode second season, which premiered on October 30, 2022. Entitled The White Lotus: Sicily, the second season features Michael Imperioli, Aubrey Plaza, F. Murray Abraham, Adam DiMarco, Tom Hollander, Haley Lu Richardson, Theo James, Meghann Fahy, Will Sharpe, Beatrice Grannó, Sabrina Impacciatore, and Simona Tabasco.

The series was renewed for a third season on November 18, 2022.

Gallery

Trailers

The White Lotus - Official Trailer - HBO

The White Lotus Season 2 - Official Trailer - HBO