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The White Lotus Season 3 Delves Into Complexities of Wealth and Wellness in Thailand

Returning for its third season, HBO's The White Lotus explores new guests, deeper themes, and a violent opening as it critiques the wellness industry in Thailand.

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  2. 'The White Lotus' Season 3 returns tonight! Stream on Max with Sling

    Fans of the Emmy award-winning HBO Original television series can tune in to all the new episodes each week on a budget thanks to the current Sling with Max bundle deal.

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  3. The Problem With The White Lotus

    The show has fallen into the same trap, switching up the scenery but retracing its steps.

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  4. 'The White Lotus' Season 3 Premieres Tonight. Here's How to Watch

    As we've seen from the previous two seasons -- which took place in Hawaii and Sicily, respectively -- there's a sinister underbelly waiting to be discovered in this beautiful vacation locale.

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  5. Four Seasons resort in Thailand to get highlighted in new 'White Lotus' season

    The show’s use of the Four Seasons Resort Koh Sumai will mark the third time that one of the hotel company’s properties has had a major presence in "The White Lotus."

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  6. Opinion | Prepare to be unnerved by season three of ‘The White Lotus’

    The franchise is more like a secular scripture probing questions about inequality, carnality, addiction, manliness (or “brocodes” as they were called in season two) and the legacies of colonialism.

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  7. Season Three of ‘The White Lotus’ Brings to Thailand Its Satire of the Rich and Pompous

    The new season continues this biting tone, though it’s too soon to tell if it will be sustained, particularly as it begins with a literal bang, with gunshots zipping through the gorgeous retreat.

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  8. 'The White Lotus' Season 3 review: More murder, mystery and maybe enlightenment

    If the seasons share any overarching themes, they’re that money can’t buy happiness — having no money doesn’t buy it either — and that people bring their crap with them wherever they go.

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Feb 16th, 2025, 3:05 AM ET

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Season three of HBO's The White Lotus, premiering February 16, 2024, follows wealthy guests at a luxury wellness retreat in Thailand, opening with a violent murder mystery. This season introduces the Ratliff family and three female friends reuniting, resonating with themes of artificiality and spiritual facades, despite some critics noting a decline in sharpness compared to previous seasons. New characters include hotel staff led by the returning Belinda, whose renewed role highlights the juxtaposition between the affluent guests and the less privileged staff. Creator Mike White navigates social satire, promising an engaging eight-episode adventure filled with luxury and tension.

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