The White Lotus (2021)
Mike White's darkly comic HBO anthology series that skewers wealth, privilege, and the illusions we carry on vacation.
The White Lotus - Series Information
- Original Title: The White Lotus
- First Air Year: 2021
- Last Air Year: 2025
- Created by: Mike White
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Comedy, Drama, Mystery
- Content Rating (US): TV-MA
- Number of Seasons: 3
- Number of Episodes: 21
- Status: Returning Series
- Original Language: English
- Spoken Languages: English
- First Air Date: July 11, 2021 (United States - TV-MA), July 11, 2021 (Canada - 18+), July 11, 2021 (Germany - 16), July 11, 2021 (France - 16), July 11, 2021 (Australia - MA 15+), July 11, 2021 (Brazil - 16), July 11, 2021 (Mexico - B-15), July 11, 2021 (Italy - VM14), July 11, 2021 (Spain - 16), July 11, 2021 (South Korea - 15)
- Networks: HBO
- Production Companies: Rip Cord Productions, The District, HBO, Hallogram, Middle Child Pictures
- Production Countries: United States of America
- Alternative Titles: A Lótus Branca (BR), A Fehér Lótusz (HU), 白蓮花大飯店 (TW), Le lotus blanc (CA), ホワイト・ロータス 諸事情だらけのリゾートホテル (JP), 白莲花 (CN), Baltasis lotosas (LT), 白蓮會 (HK)
The White Lotus - Plot
Follow the exploits of various guests and employees at an exclusive tropical resort over the span of a week as with each passing day, a darker complexity emerges in these picture-perfect travelers, the hotel's cheerful employees and the idyllic locale itself.
The White Lotus - Trailer
Watch the official trailer and see the glamour — and the shadows lurking beneath it:
Same luxury. New reservations.
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The White Lotus - Cast & Crew
Creator(s)
- Mike White
Main Cast
- Natasha Rothwell
- Jon Gries
- Jennifer Coolidge
- Leslie Bibb
- Carrie Coon
- Walton Goggins
- Sarah Catherine Hook
- Jason Isaacs
- LISA
- Michelle Monaghan
Writers
- Mike White
Executive Producers
- Mike White
- David Bernad
- Nick Hall
The White Lotus - FAQs
Where can you stream The White Lotus?
The White Lotus is available to stream on Max (formerly HBO Max) in the United States. It can also be accessed through the HBO Max Amazon Channel and Spectrum On Demand. Individual episodes and seasons are available for purchase on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home.
Will there be a Season 4 of The White Lotus?
As of 2025, The White Lotus has been renewed for a fourth season. HBO confirmed the renewal, continuing the anthology format with a new location and largely new cast. The series remains in production, with creator Mike White expected to return as showrunner and writer.
What is The White Lotus about?
The White Lotus is a darkly comic anthology series following wealthy guests and resort staff at a luxurious tropical hotel. Each season unfolds over roughly a week, peeling back the polished veneer of privilege to expose greed, dysfunction, and moral ambiguity. Critics praise it as a sharp, wickedly entertaining satire of the ultra-wealthy.
Who are the main actors in The White Lotus?
The White Lotus features a rotating ensemble cast across its seasons. Notable cast members include Jennifer Coolidge, Natasha Rothwell, Jon Gries, Walton Goggins, Carrie Coon, Jason Isaacs, Leslie Bibb, Michelle Monaghan, Sarah Catherine Hook, and K-pop star LISA in her acting debut.
How many seasons and episodes does The White Lotus have?
The White Lotus has three seasons comprising 21 episodes in total. Season 1 contains 6 episodes set in Hawaii, Season 2 has 7 episodes set in Sicily, and Season 3 consists of 8 episodes set in Thailand. The series is a Returning Series and remains in active production.
Did The White Lotus win any major awards?
Yes. The White Lotus has been a major awards contender, winning numerous Emmy Awards including Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series for both its first and second seasons. Jennifer Coolidge won Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited Series, and creator Mike White has received multiple writing and directing honors.
When did The White Lotus first air?
The White Lotus premiered on July 11, 2021, on HBO in the United States. The debut was simultaneously rated TV-MA in the US, 18+ in Canada, and carried various age ratings across international markets including Germany, France, Australia, Brazil, Mexico, Italy, Spain, and South Korea.
What is the content rating for The White Lotus?
The White Lotus is rated TV-MA in the United States, indicating it is intended for mature audiences only. The series contains strong language, sexual content, drug use, and adult themes. International ratings vary: 18+ in Canada, MA 15+ in Australia, and 16 in Germany, France, Brazil, and Spain.
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