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WaffleBlues t1_iyeco4o wrote

That's because this show is fucking amazing.

Some of the best writing and casting I've ever seen. Season 1 was great, but this season is even better.

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SerExcelsior t1_iyejvv8 wrote

100% agree. S1 was a bit confusing for most people I’ve talked to about it. A murder takes place but nothing regarding the murder really occurs until the last episode or two where things build up, which I think threw most people off. Where the series shines is the in-between content. It’s not about the murder, that’s just a little icing on the cake to keep you guessing. The real filling is how each season explores the interactions between different groups of people.

The characters don’t need introductions, we as the viewer catch them right in the moment as if we were vacationers at the resort too. We slowly build stories for these characters and realize that everyone has little imperfections that creates tension throughout the show. Slowly these tensions rise and keep you guessing on which relationship or situation will have caused the murder we see in the first episode.

I’m glad they’re doing a season 3, I think there’s plenty of places to take the show from here. In my personal opinion though, I think they should end Jennifer Coolidge’s arc with this season and allow one of the current characters to overlap into the next one. It keeps things grounded in the same universe, but doesn’t bank on viewers liking the same actor/character season after season.

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raymonst t1_iyeuv9c wrote

>I think they should end Jennifer Coolidge’s arc with this season and allow one of the current characters to overlap into the next one.

ooo i like this idea. maintaining continuity but not with the same character.

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Mentoman72 t1_iyewlc5 wrote

I like it, too. Who would you guys like to see come back? I wouldn't mind Daphne getting remarried and visiting White Lotus in Jamaica or some shit lmao.

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bharatchipkar6 t1_iyeip7r wrote

Could not agree more. Plus all have been casted so well. Really excited for next season!

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ihohjlknk t1_iyemj1r wrote

F Murray Abraham left Mythic Quest for this show, which is a glorified 6 week holiday in Italy. I don't blame him.

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tokoraki23 t1_iyexy1b wrote

And they killed his character in retaliation so he can never return and finish his arc. Sincerely hilarious. It’s fair enough though, he was missing from the show during the Covid era and the episode with most of his character development was a younger version played by a different actor. Mythic quest wasn’t a great role.

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mugiboya t1_iyec4uz wrote

Mike White really captured an audience and fan base. So excited for season 3 and new cast

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EngineEddie t1_iyelb4z wrote

And not only that, he stepped up as the Jets QB and played like a pro-bowler. I see big things for this multi talented man.

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Mentoman72 t1_iyewd9c wrote

I keep seeing Mike White trending on Twitter and thinking he's finally getting proper praise for making White Lotus lol.

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vladtud t1_iyed9aa wrote

I love it so much, even more so than season 1. Are there other shows like this or movies?

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barry_thisbone t1_iyeosjs wrote

Triangle of Sadness is a recent movie that scratches that itch to some degree. The tone is a bit different, but it's another dark comedy about class, opulence, sex, and a vacation gone wrong.

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bazzbj t1_iyf1kw5 wrote

Definitely thought of White Lotus when I was watching Triangle of Sadness

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theangryfurlong t1_iyfecso wrote

Enlightened, which stars Laura Dern, but also features Mike White himself. Get on it if you haven't seen it yet, it's fantastic.

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Neuroccountant t1_iyezdys wrote

Mike White himself wrote a movie called Beatrix at Dinner which was... ok. Not terrible but far from the quality of White Lotus. It hits on some of the same themes but is MUCH less subtle.

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Ee_bagg t1_iyetuxo wrote

because everyone wants to know if Harper is gonna screw over Ethan.

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azul360 t1_iyee75j wrote

I don't know what it is but season 1 didn't gel with me and other than Connie Britton I just didn't like anybody (Sydney's character almost made me turn off the show) but man season 2 has been incredible and loving this series so much :D.

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EngineEddie t1_iyeljd2 wrote

How could you not love Armond? He’s the only thing missing from season 2 for me.

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azul360 t1_iyemgwt wrote

Oh crap you're totally right I legit forgot about him (been a while). Thanks for reminding me yeah him and Connie were the two.

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johnnyutah30 t1_iyewbki wrote

Best intro song to any show ever.

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Rambocat1 t1_iyf6pi6 wrote

Normally I skip intros but I sit through this one with a smile on my face.

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johnnyutah30 t1_iyfbkez wrote

I’ve been listening to it in my car and it’s impossible not to get hyped towards the end

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SG420123 t1_iyeojlk wrote

Somehow S2 has been better than S1, this show’s a must watch.

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badfaced t1_iyf3cg7 wrote

With this, and this fool on FX. So happy to see Micheal Imperioli getting roles again. He was such a powerhouse in The Sopranos.

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SteveTheZombie t1_iyegd6a wrote

Season 1 was great. And so far Season 2 is also great.

It's not the normal show I get into, but I'm really enjoying it so far.

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Jaguarluffy t1_iyed7bw wrote

its one of those shows you just dont expect to be popular - like Yellowstone you never expect the show too grow this big

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longconsilver13 t1_iyesp6q wrote

Idk lol. This show always seemed like it was destined to be a hit given the cast and subject matter.

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barbarkbarkov t1_iyf9j65 wrote

Season 1 was the most strangely enjoyable show I’ve ever seen. It’s hard to even put a finger on why. Very excited to watch season 2.

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tidho t1_iyelr5y wrote

Fascinates me how unlikable all the characters seem to be. I'm only 3 episodes in, but I think there are only two that I'd be willing to spend time with and one of those is a hooker, lol.

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formerPhillyguy t1_iyeewcp wrote

I don't get HBO Max, but Comcast had a week of free TV, so I watched all of season one and through episode 5 of season two. I won't be able to see the rest.

Dammit.

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love2go t1_iyek3fr wrote

If you have AT&T unlimited cell plan, it's free

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jfstompers t1_iyeo7mg wrote

I'm not sure I'm enjoying s2 as much as the 1st but it's a pretty great show

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wittiestphrase t1_iyeic59 wrote

Surprising to me because this season is absolutely not as compelling as the first. Entertaining, sure, but S1 characters were so good.

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TravelingFlipper t1_iye89bw wrote

I’ve only watched the pilot. Didn’t enjoy it as much as last season.

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JohnnyAK907 t1_iyejpdi wrote

I've tried three times to watch this series. I keep turning it off because I want to murder all the characters and the atonal music is annoying AF.

I deal with annoying people in person on a daily basis, and I have teens with tragically crap taste in music so no, this series clearly isn't for me as I already get everything it has to offer for free with zero effort.

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