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The White Lotus carries deep significance across spirituality, history, and pop culture. Rooted in Buddhism and Hinduism, it symbolizes purity, enlightenment, and the journey from suffering to spiritual awakening. In Chinese history, the White Lotus Society was a revolutionary group that led uprisings against oppressive rule. The term has also been popularized in modern culture, notably through HBO’s satirical series The White Lotus, which critiques wealth and privilege, and in martial arts cinema, where it represents secretive warrior clans. Whether as a sacred flower, a symbol of rebellion...

The White Lotus returns with its third season, set against the breathtaking yet enigmatic backdrop of Thailand. The opulent resort, luxurious surroundings, and privileged guests conceal layers of hidden tensions, deceit, and inevitable tragedy. New characters navigate their personal turmoil while the undercurrents of power, wealth, and morality unfold beneath the resort’s polished exterior. As the latest group of vacationers descend into self-indulgence, the series once again delivers biting satire, psychological intrigue, and an ominous mystery that keeps viewers captivated.

Join Jia Tolentino and Josh Bearman, the hosts of The White Lotus Official Season 3 companion podcast. Every week they will break down each episode of the HBO Original Series with the cast and crew. They’ll get an exclusive look behind the scenes, examine the guests and staff, and ask the burning questions we all want answered. The White Lotus Official Podcast is produced by Campside Media with HBO. The White Lotus airs Sundays at 9 PM on HBO and is available to stream on Max.

The White Lotus is a lush, cringy masterpiece, wryly exposing the foibles of privilege and wealth, exploring class, sexuality, grief, morality, and human psychology, among many other things. It’s smartly written, beautifully filmed, well-acted, and we think it’s funny AF. Join us as we explore the nuances of this standout show. You can join in and be a part of the discussion. Write to us or send a voice message to talk@podcastica.com and we’ll respond on the podcast. We’re Podcastica and we’ve been doing episode-by-episode deep dives into amazing TV shows for over a decade now. Check...