Season three of HBO’s hit drama The White Lotus is in full swing, delivering an intriguing, mysterious vibe so far. But just three episodes in, the show went woke with viral scenes depicting a woman shamed by her friends for being a Texas Christian who’s no longer a Democrat and who voted for Trump. Filmed in 2022—before Trump’s second victory—airing was delayed by the 2023 writer’s strike.
The episode, “The Meaning of Dreams,” further explores the quirky lives of guests at the lavish White Lotus resort in Thailand. Among them are three lifelong friends: Jaclyn (Michelle Monaghan), a glamorous Hollywood starlet, and Laurie (Carrie Coon) and Kate (Leslie Bibb), who seem desperate to match her allure. The trio’s dynamic is laced with backbiting, as two often gossip harshly about the absent third.
At dinner, talk shifts to their earlier energy…
