HBO's 'The White Lotus' Returns for Season 3, Set in Thailand

The Emmy-winning series explores privilege and capitalism through a satirical lens, with Christian Friedel joining the cast as a hotel manager.

The third season of HBO's 'The White Lotus' is set in Thailand, featuring Koh Samui as the backdrop for its signature mix of satire and mystery.
German actor Christian Friedel plays Fabian, a hotel manager striving to please the resort's owner while navigating the chaos of privileged guests.
The show continues its format of exploring wealth, power, and societal issues, this time with themes of spirituality and detachment from technology woven into the storyline.
The new season introduces a diverse cast, including Patrick Schwarzenegger, Lalisa Manobal of Blackpink, and a returning character from Season 1, Belinda, played by Natasha Rothwell.
Creator Mike White maintains the series' biting humor and suspense, opening the season with another mysterious death and unraveling the events leading up to it.