"The White Lotus" series: Everything you need to know at the start of season 3

    Incredibly annoying figures and probably the most bizarre death in series history: the seriesThe White Lotushas long since cult. The starts on February 17thThird seasonin Germany with Sky and WoW. Pulls with a unique mix of drama and a ingenious satire of societyThe White LotusSeries fans worldwide under the spell. But what exactly makes this series so special? Here you can find out everything you need to know at the start of the new season - including trailers.

    The beach neurotics: that's what it's all aboutThe White Lotus

    The White Lotusis aAnthology series by Mike Whitethat tells new stories in every season. The first season of the comedy originally planned as a mini series celebrated its premiere in July 2021 and plays in Hawaii. Since it was shot during the pandemic, the first season is a chamber game whose room for maneuver is limited to the hotel. The second season, which started in December 2022, also plays at various exterior locils in Sicily.

    In general, thesatirical drama series, which was previously awarded 15 Emmy Awards, on the life of super -rich hotel guests and the hotel staff. Similar to the, back inThe White LotusFocus on new figures from season to season. Also thatSetting is different in each case. What all seasons unites: they play in a resort of theFictional luxury chain The White Lotus(The film was turned in the Four Seasons).

    We know that aboutThe White LotusSeason 3

    The third season ofThe White Lotusthat starts on February 17th plays inThailand. Here takes care ofHotel director FabianTo his guests in an exclusive luxury resort. Theeight new episodesShould be even darker than the previous ones, as Mike White revealed in advance. Many surprises are already being nased in the first trailers. Were the scary heads, the test di Moro, in season 2 the symbol of oneominous threat, this time it is statues of primates and wild monkeys. In Thailand bring aTrio supposedly best friends, aSchrotter businessman and his dysfunctional familyas well as aUnequal Traveler coupleYour neuroses into the supposed paradise, which quickly becomes hell.

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    Soon they crashself -loving western egosand their ideas ofHedonistic Happy Yoga Pilates madnessOn profound, Far Eastern spirituality - and get to know both their bright and dark side. It can be assumed that also in season thirdenigmatic deathIt will be caused by the discomfort, because a black corpse bag can be seen in the trailer. And also in the third season ofThe White LotusWill it be about thatVanities and sensitivitiesSettling, ignorant snobs go with self -centered personalities thatBetter dead than armwould be.

    What happened before?

    The advantage ofreleased plots: You don't necessarily have to pull the consequences in front of it. However, we briefly summarize the first two seasons:

    • The White LotusSeason 1:The first season ofThe White Lotusplays up in a luxury resortMaui, Hawaii. This is one of the idiosyncratic main charactersFreshly married couple Shane and Rachel Patton, which spends its honeymoon on the island and notes fundamental differences in terms of life.Familie MossbacherMeanwhile, desperate to teenager trouble, gender gap and life-threatening diseases. And then there is still thereMcquoid asked: A wealthy, emotionally unstable woman who wants to scatter her mother's ashes.
    • The White LotusSeason 2:In the second season, the plot shifts afterTaormina in Sicily, in another white-lotus resort. Here, too, the week of guests and employees is shaped by personal conflicts. While two friends of friends are increasingly advised, two young women from the area try to benefit from the rich guests. As the only figure from the first season, returnsMcquoid askedback with her husband Greg. The two get involved in a rowgrotesque escapades.

    Who is there? The occupation ofThe White Lotus

    The White LotusWait aimpressive caston, which - with a few exceptions - is completely replaced with every new season. Most of the actors of the cast were little known before, but were able to boost their career through the series - above allJennifer Coolidge.

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    Delivers many strange moments: Jennifer Coolidge as Tanya McQuoid.

    The US actress and comedian, known from the film seriesOf course blondeandAmerican Pieas well as series likeFriendsand2 Broke Girls, thanks to their unique mixtureCharm, glamor and exaltationTo the sought -after star. Her convincing representation of the eccentric, stinked heiress Tanya McQuoid brought herTwo Emmy Awards and a Golden Globea. With signature sentences such as "thisWant to kill me! "And her strange behavior became a popular meme.

    But the rest of the changing ensemble also shines in its roles and helped the series thanks to theVariety of unforgettable charactersto success.

    The-White-Lotus-Dastration: Who plays with?

    We have listed the central characters of all previous seasons:

    The-White-Lotus-To season 3

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    Perfect family? Are you kidding me? Are you serious when you say that! In the Ratliffs there are abysses (VL): Timothy Ratliff (Jason Isaacs), his wife Victoria Ratliff (Parker Posey), her eldest son Saxton Ratliff (Patrick Schwarzenegger), Piper Ratliff (Sarah Catherine Hook) and Lochlan Ratliff (Sam Nivola ).

    • The German actorChristian Friedelwho thanks to its role in the seriesBabylon BerlinThe leap of the hotel director takes on the leap to Hollywood.
    • Lalisa manobal, as Lisa, Thai rapper and singer of the K-Pop band Blackpink, gives her acting debut as a hotel employee and health consultant named Mook.
    • Lek patravadiPlay Srala, one of the owners of the White-Lotus franchise.
    • Natasha Rothwellslips into the role of Spa director Belinda Lindsey again.
    • Leslie Bibbis Kate, a mid -forties who makes a girls' strip with her friends.
    • Her friend Laurie will be fromCarrie Coonshown, also part of the female trio, whose different life plans collide on a luxury vacation.
    • Michelle MonaghanMakes the trio complete as a Jaryn.
    • Walton GogginsPlays Rick Hatchett, a moody businessman who travels with his much younger friend.
    • The British actressAimee Lou Wood, known from the seriesSex Education, plays Chelsea, Ricks significantly younger, free -spirited girlfriend.
    • Jason IsaacsIs Timothy Ratliff, a financially plagued Patriarch who hides his family that he is in a crisis.
    • Parker Poseyplays his spoiled wife Victoria Ratliff, who makes luxury vacation with her husband and three children.
    • Patrick Schwarzenegger, Son ofTerminator-Star aka to the Californian ex-Gouvenur Arnold Schwarzenegger, plays Saxton Ratliff, the clan's oldest sprout who works for his father's company.
    • Sarah Catherine Hookis Piper Ratliff, the sandwich child of the Ratliffs, who studies religious studies.
    • I am a levelplays high school student Lochlan Ratliff, the youngest child of Timothy and Victoria Ratliff.

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    Looks annoyed: Aubrey Plaza as Harper Spiller.

    • Sabrina ImpacciatoreAs a strict hotel manager Valentina, who takes care of her guests while shequestioned.
    • Michael Imperioliis Dominic di Grasso, a sex-addicted Hollywood producer who is looking for the family roots with his father and son in Italy.
    • Adam Dimarcoplays Albie di Grasso, Dominic di Grassos socially awkward, haphazard son.
    • F. Abraham. AbrahamAs Bert di Grasso, Dominic di Grassos's misogynal father and Albie's grandfather.
    • Oscar winnerLaura DernLies Dominic di Grassos alienated wife Abby her voice.
    • Theo JamesAs Cameron Sullivan, an arrogant investment manager who is trapped in his toxic masculinity.
    • Meghann FahyPlay Daphne Sullivan, Cameron's manipulative woman who gives the perfect American Darling.
    • Will SharpeAs an Ethan Spiller, a new -facing entrepreneur who does something with tech, and suddenly no longer finds his Buddy Cameron so cool.
    • Aubrey PlazaHarper Spiller, a skeptical lawyer, plays wonderfully dry. The young woman tries to rekindle the fire to her husband Ethan.
    • Jennifer CoolidgeAs a rich, now married hereditary, Tanya McQuoid-Hunt returns, who wants to enjoy time with her husband, but gets involved in dangerous adventures.
    • Jon Griesis Greg Hunt, Tanya's fluttering husband.
    • Haley Lu RichardsonAs Portia, Tanya's committed assistant, who is mercilessly exploited by her boss.
    • Tom Hollanderembodies Quentin, a wealthy gay expat from England, which enjoys the Dolce Vita in Sicily.
    • Beatrice GrannòIs Mia, an emerging local young singer who opposes her friend Lucia's attempts to introduce her to prostitution.
    • Simona TabascoAs an Italian escort Lucia Greco, who dreams of another life.
    • Leo Woodalltwisted as a Jack, presented by Quentin as a "naughty nephew", Portia's head.

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    Connie Britton and Sydney Sweeney in the first season ofThe White Lotus.

    • Murray BartlettPlays Armond, a stressed hotel manager, brings about his guests convincingly while fighting private problems.
    • Jennifer CoolidgeAs Tanya McQuoid, an emotionally unstable, rich heiress who wants to scatter her mother's ashes in Hawaii.
    • Natasha RothwellAs Belinda Lindsey, head of the hotel spas, who builds a strange friendship with Tanya McQuoid.
    • Connie BrittonIs Nicole Mossbacher, a successful entrepreneur who cannot switch off even on vacation.
    • Steve ZahnAs Mark Mossbacher, Nicole's man, who plunges into an existential crisis in Hawaii.
    • As Olivia Mossbacher, the cynical, arrogant daughter of the wealthy family.
    • Fred Hechinger, known, plays Quinn Mossbacher, the son of the rich Mossbacher.
    • Alexandra DaddarioAs Rachel Patton, a journalist who struggles with her new role as a "wife".
    • Jake Lacyembodies Shane Patton, a conservative businessman - and quite chunk.
    • Molly ShannonAs a Kitty Patton, Shanes at least as annoying, super -attacked mother.

    Whether knownor newcomer, every role inThe White Lotusis perfectly occupied, what the complex charactersDepth and authenticitylends. The top cast is responsible for the success of the HBO series. But there are other factors that the snappy comedy for oneMust-Watchmake.

    Fantastic locations: Where was the seriesThe White Lotusfilmed?

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    Chill out at the hotel pool like Aimee Lou Wood? That works!

    Chill out at the Infinity Pool, where the characters depend on the series - that would be! But there are the hotels outThe White Lotusreally? Yes, the locations are actuallyReal hotels of the luxury fire Four Seasons. If you want to go on one of the luxurious domicile vacation, you have to dig deep into your pocket.

    • The white lotus hotel from season 1 is thatFour Seasons Resort Maui at WaileaOn the HawaiianInch Maui. An overnight stay in the luxurious hotel costs several thousand euros depending on the room category. An "Elite Oceanfront Suite", in which Shane and Rachel enjoy their honeymoon, is available from around 10,000 euros depending on the season - just to make sure: per night!
    • The location for season 2 was thatFour Seasons Hotel San Domenico PalaceinTaormina. The historic hotel offers a spectacular view of the Etna. The Sicilian villa, a central secondary location of the series, isBookable at Airbnb. In addition, the magnificent baroque cityNotoand in the coastal townCefalùRotated near Palermo.
    • Sport for season 3 ofThe White LotusWas thatFour Seasons Ko Samui. Located on a quiet private peninsula on the northeast coast of the island, 60 luxury villas from the private pools offer wonderful views over theThai Golf. It was also shot inBangkokandPhuket.

    What does the series doThe White Lotusso special?

    Serial inventor and director Mike White, who previously as a screenwriter of comedy hits likeSchool of Rockmade a name, has a feel for absurd comedy. The refreshingly honestRepresentation of social tendencies and interpersonal dynamicstake care ofThe White LotusFor many crazy moments. The series looks with dry humor behind the polished facade staged Instagram posts; which liked to spread on social mediaPerfect couple romanceis relentlessly exposed. Whether small quarrels behind closed hotel doors or the desperate attempts thatThe most impossible special requeststo fulfill the annoying guests with a friendly, licked smile, revealedThe White LotusdieDark side of supposedly harmonious vacations. The messy hotel guests let their worst drive run wild - complaints about false room categories are still the smallest evil.

    Unimpressed by the local culture, full of prejudices and prejudices, the characters plunge despite their prosperity, similar to the HBO seriesSuccessionwith, in existential crises. ReallyNobody is likeable here. The series holds a mirror in a sophisticated "western learner", who are looking for fulfillment and happiness in droves to Bali or Sri Lanka. As a spectator, you always feel caught.

    Biting social criticism and whodunit

    The creators ofThe White Lotusa fine balancing act between entertainment and serious message. So far, a murder has been integrated in every season of the drama series, aClassic Whodunit. The first two seasons begin with onemysterious death, which is then enlightened in flashbacks. Thebiting company satireIn terms of complicated interpersonal relationships, social inequalities. Privilege are exposed,Opportunities and injustices openly disclosed. The drama is reinforced by the blatant contrast between the apparently perfect holiday idyll and the smoldering tensions underneath.

    Where runsThe White Lotus?

    In the USA isThe White Lotusat theAbo-Sender HBOto see. From February 16, 2025, a sequence of the eight -part third season will be broadcast weekly. In Germany you can at the seriesWow and SkyStream. The first two seasons are already available. The third season starts onFebruary 17th, one day after the US broadcast. A new episode in German or in the original English version is available weekly on Mondays at 8:15 p.m. Eight episodes are planned. TheRelay finalsIs in Germany onApril 7th on WoWto see.

    And what's next?

    Fans ofThe White Lotuscan be happy: HBO has a one before the start of season 3Fourth season confirmed; The filming is planned for 2026. And serial creator Mike White has many more ideas. As he revealed to Time Magazine, he can imagine six seasons.

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    Patrick Schwarzenegger slips into his father's footsteps - both in the series and in real life.

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