Mike White
Director
The White Lotus (2021)
Season 1
First season follows the vacations of various hotel guests over the span of a week as they relax and rejuvenate in paradise. But with each passing day, a darker complexity emerges in these picture-perfect travelers, the hotel’s cheerful employees and the idyllic locale itself.
Released July 11, 2021
Episode 62 min
16+
Genres: Comedy, Drama, Mystery
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Watch Providers: Spectrum On Demand, HBO Max Amazon Channel, HBO Max
Production Companies: Rip Cord Productions, The District, HBO, Hallogram, Middle Child Films
Network: HBO
Country: United States
Languages:
English
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77
4.0
7.2
S1E1 - Arrivals
As a new wave of guests arrive at the White Lotus, resort manager Armond tries to assuage an unreasonable Shane and his easy-going new 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.
July 11, 2021, midnight
7.1
S1E2 - New Day
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.
July 18, 2021, midnight
7.4
S1E3 - Mysterious Monkeys
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.
July 25, 2021, midnight
7.4
S1E4 - Recentering
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.
Aug. 1, 2021, midnight
7.5
S1E5 - The Lotus-Eaters
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.
Aug. 8, 2021, midnight
7.6
S1E6 - Departures
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.
Aug. 15, 2021, midnight
Network: HBO
Episode Runtime: 62 min.
Season Runtime: 1315 min.
Released: July 11, 2021
Last Air Date: April 6, 2025, midnight
Status: Returning Series
Certification: TV-MA
Common sense age: 16+
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