“The White Lotus” returns on Feb. 16 for its highly anticipated third season.
After tackling Hawaii and Sicily in the first two seasons, the 15-time Emmy award-winning series is taking on Thailand.
Not much is known about the plot for Season 3 of the hit series, but a longline for the season reads, “The social satire is set at an exclusive Thai resort and follows the exploits of various guests and employees over the span of a week.”
A Jan. 27 trailer gave fans a sneak peek into the new season, with the description simply reading, “You will leave an entirely different person.”
Amid clips of guests drinking, swimming and dancing at the resort, the trailer includes darker elements of the series, including a robbery, family secrets, friendship drama and a body bag.
Here’s what to know about the Season 3 premiere of “The White Lotus,” including where and when to watch and new and returning characters.
When does Season 3 of 'The White Lotus' start?
“The White Lotus” returns for its Season 3 premiere on Sunday, Feb. 16, 2025. The first episode will drop at 9 p.m. ET.
While the first and second seasons had six and seven episodes, respectively, the third season is slated to have eight episodes, with the finale set to air on April 6, 2025.
How to watch 'The White Lotus' Season 3 Premiere
Fans can watch the Season 3 premiere of “The White Lotus” live on HBO at 9 p.m. ET. The episode will also drop on Max at the same time and will be available to stream afterward.
What happened in Season 2 of 'The White Lotus'?
Season 2 of “The White Lotus” began with the discovery of a dead body floating in the water. Fans were taken on a journey full of fake uncles, marriage troubles, questionable fashion choices and more twists and turns in order to discover whose body was in the water.
After a series of clues hinting at this character’s death throughout the first and second seasons, Tanya’s (Jennifer Coolidge) death was revealed in the finale, much to the shock of the show’s cast and fans.
Tanya and her assistant Portia (Haley Lu Richardson) put together that her husband Greg and her new friend, Quentin, were plotting her death to earn millions from their prenuptial agreement.
Stuck on a boat with the men and her intended-assailant, Tanya delayed going back to the hotel and eventually stole the assailant’s bag before going on a shooting-spree where she killed Quentin and his associates.
Poised to escape unharmed, Tanya attempted to jump overboard into a smaller boat, but miscalculated and hit her head on the side of the boat before falling into the water.
Who stars in Season 3 of 'The White Lotus'?
While Coolidge won’t be featured in the third season of the series, another cast member from Season 1 is set to return.
Natasha Rothwell is reprising her character Belinda, who played a spa manager in the first season.
Season 3 has a stacked cast, including Carrie Coon, Patrick Schwarzenegger, Lisa from Blackpink — who appears under her given name Lalisa Manobal — Michelle Monaghan, Jason Isaacs, Leslie Bibb, Dom Hetrakul, Parker Posey and Tayme Thapthimthong.
Other actors will be making their “White Lotus” debuts, including Walton Goggins, Sarah Catherine Hook, Sam Nivola, Lek Patravadi and Aimee Lou Wood.
In typical “White Lotus” fashion, the third season includes an entirely new set of characters aside from Belinda. Goggins stars at Rick Hatchett who is staying at the resort with his younger girlfriend Chelsea, portrayed by Wood.
Bibb, Coon and Monaghan portray Kate, Laurie and Jaclyn, a group of friends enjoying a a girls’ trip after time apart, while Posey stars as actor Victoria Ratliff who is staying at the resort with her husband, played by Isaacs, and their three children, including Schwarzenegger’s character Saxon.
