When Does Season 3 of ‘The White Lotus’ Premiere? Viewing Guide Included
“The White Lotus” is set to return on February 16 for its eagerly awaited third season.
After exploring Hawaii and Sicily in the previous seasons, the 15-time Emmy award-winning series will now venture into Thailand.
Details about the plot for Season 3 remain scarce, but a synopsis states, “The social satire is set in an exclusive Thai resort and chronicles the experiences of various guests and staff over a week.”
A trailer released on Jan. 27 provided fans a glimpse of the upcoming season, with the tagline suggesting, “You will leave an entirely different person.”
Alongside scenes of guests enjoying drinks, swimming, and dancing at the resort, the trailer hints at darker storylines, including a robbery, family secrets, friendship tensions, and a body bag.
Here’s what to know about the Season 3 premiere of “The White Lotus,” including watching details and the cast of new and returning characters.
When does Season 3 of ‘The White Lotus’ begin?
“The White Lotus” will premiere its third season on Sunday, February 16, 2025, with the first episode airing at 9 p.m. ET.
While the previous two seasons featured six and seven episodes, respectively, this third season is expected to consist of eight episodes, with the finale scheduled for April 6, 2025.
How to view ‘The White Lotus’ Season 3 Premiere
Viewers can catch the Season 3 premiere of “The White Lotus” live on HBO at 9 p.m. ET. The episode will also be available on Max at the same time for streaming afterward.
What transpired in Season 2 of ‘The White Lotus’?
Season 2 kicked off with the startling discovery of a body floating in the water. Fans were taken on a thrilling storyline filled with deceitful relatives, troubled marriages, dubious fashion choices, and numerous twists as they pieced together the identity of the deceased.
Hints about Tanya’s (Jennifer Coolidge) demise were dropped throughout both seasons, culminating in the shocking revelation of her death in the finale.
Tanya and her assistant Portia (Haley Lu Richardson) uncovered the conspiracy plotted by her husband Greg and her new acquaintance, Quentin, aimed at killing her for millions from their prenuptial agreement.
Faced with life-threatening circumstances aboard a boat, Tanya hesitated to return to the hotel, ultimately making a desperate move to steal the assailant’s bag before launching into a fray where she killed Quentin and his accomplices.
Though she attempted to escape safely, Tanya miscalculated her jump into a smaller boat, resulting in a fatal blow to her head before she fell into the water.
Who is in the cast of Season 3 of ‘The White Lotus’?
While Coolidge will not reprise her role in the third season, another familiar face from Season 1 will return.
Natasha Rothwell will reprise her role as Belinda, the spa manager from the first season.
Season 3 boasts an impressive cast featuring Carrie Coon, Patrick Schwarzenegger, Lisa from Blackpink (performing under her birth name Lalisa Manobal), Michelle Monaghan, Jason Isaacs, Leslie Bibb, Dom Hetrakul, Parker Posey, and Tayme Thapthimthong.
Newcomers to the “White Lotus” ensemble include Walton Goggins, Sarah Catherine Hook, Sam Nivola, Lek Patravadi, and Aimee Lou Wood.
In true “White Lotus” fashion, Season 3 introduces an entirely fresh cast of characters aside from Belinda. Goggins plays Rick Hatchett, who is vacationing at the resort with his younger girlfriend Chelsea, played by Wood.
Bibb, Coon, and Monaghan portray Kate, Laurie, and Jaclyn, a trio of friends enjoying a girls’ getaway after time apart, while Posey features as actor Victoria Ratliff, who is at the resort with her husband (portrayed by Isaacs) and their three children, including Schwarzenegger’s character Saxon.
