HBO’s hit original series “The White Lotus” continues this weekend.
Season 3 of the Emmy-award-winning series airs Sunday with its all-new cast, location and chaotic storyline.
Here’s everything you should know about “The White Lotus” season 3.
When does ‘The White Lotus’ come out?
Season 3 of “The White Lotus” continues Sunday, March 9, on HBO and Max.
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What time does ‘The White Lotus’ air?
“The White Lotus” comes out at 9 p.m. ET Sunday.
How many episodes are in season 3 of ‘The White Lotus’?
This season of “The White Lotus” has eight episodes total, one more episode than season 2, USA TODAY reports.
‘The White Lotus’ season 3 schedule
Here is the release schedule for season 3 of “The White Lotus,” per Esquire.
- Episode 1: “Same Spirits, New Forms” on Feb. 16.
- Episode 2: “Special Treatments” on Feb. 23.
- Episode 3: “The Meaning of Dreams” on March 2.
- Episode 4: “Hide or Seek” on March 9.
- Episode 5: “Full-Moon Party” on March 16.
- Episode 6: TBA on March 23.
- Episode 7: TBA on March 30.
- Episode 8: TBA on April 6.
How to watch ‘The White Lotus’ season 3
“The White Lotus” is available to stream on Max.
Max subscription plans begin at $9.99 a month with ads, which allows users to stream on two devices at one time. Ad-free subscriptions are $16.99 a month, which includes the additional ability to download up to 30 titles to watch on the go. The highest tier, which is $20.99 a month, includes the ability to stream on four devices and offers 4K ultra HD video quality and 100 downloads.
HBO also offers bundles with Hulu and Disney+.
What is ‘The White Lotus’ about?
“The White Lotus” is an anthology series that offers an inside look at the powerful and wealthy as they navigate complex personal dynamics and face potentially dangerous experiences while on vacation, per USA TODAY.
For season 3, viewers are whisked away to a resort in Thailand and follow a wealthy businessman and his family, three longtime friends on a girls trip, a “rugged man with a chip on his shoulder” and his girlfriend, among others.
“Seeking peace can be a trip,” reads the tagline for this season, which was created, written and directed by former “Survivor” contestant Mike White.
Are all ‘White Lotus’ seasons connected?
Technically you don’t need to watch seasons 1 and 2 before tackling season 3, as “The White Lotus” is an anthology series, meaning each season features a new cast and storyline and takes place at a different resort.
There are, however, a couple returning characters from previous seasons, such as Jennifer Coolidge’s character Tanya McQuoid who appeared in season 1 and 2.
Natasha Rothwell’s Belinda Lindsey befriended McQuoid in season 1, but did not return for season 2. However, Belinda is starring in season 3.
But there’s only one character who connects all three seasons: Jon Gries’ Greg. During the season 3 premiere, Greg appeared at the Thai resort with his new girlfriend Chloe, played by Charlotte Le Bon. Greg initially met, dated and married McQuoid in season 1.
Why did they change ‘The White Lotus’ theme song?
Rolling Stone reports that “The White Lotus” theme song changes each season to reflect the “tone, mood and themes of the season.”
Music supervisor Gabe Hilfer said, “the theme songs for the first two seasons were a little bit more related creatively, but they’re totally different songs. Season Three is about spirituality, and it’s meant to be reflective of that.”
Will there be a season 4 of ‘The White Lotus?’
Yes. “The White Lotus” season 4 was confirmed in late January, ahead of the season 3 premiere.
USA TODAY contributed to this report.
