The White Lotus (Season 1)

The White Lotus is a social satire set at an exclusive Hawaiian resort. The first season follows the vacations of several 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.

Personal Rating

I rated this season 8 out of 10. Mike White's writing creates a compelling examination of privilege and class disparity with equal parts humor and discomfort.

Standout Performances

Jennifer Coolidge delivers a career-defining performance as the emotionally unstable Tanya McQuoid, while Murray Bartlett's portrayal of the increasingly unhinged hotel manager Armond is both hilarious and tragic.

Themes

The show brilliantly explores themes of wealth, privilege, and cultural appropriation against the backdrop of paradise, creating an uncomfortable yet captivating viewing experience.