Patrick Schwarzenegger Reflects on 'White Lotus' Role as Controversial Storyline Breaks Records

The actor has shared his discomfort with the explicit scenes while teasing even more shocking developments in the final episodes of Season 3.

The White Lotus Season 3 has become the series' most provocative installment, with Episode 6 achieving record-breaking viewership due to its controversial storyline.
Patrick Schwarzenegger, who plays Saxon Ratliff, revealed he will not watch the final episodes with his family, citing their explicit content and intense themes.
The storyline involving the Ratliff brothers, Saxon and Lochlan, explores themes of identity, insecurity, and familial dynamics, sparking significant public attention.
Both Schwarzenegger and his co-star Sam Nivola expressed initial discomfort with the explicit scenes but trusted Mike White's creative vision to develop complex characters.
The season continues to examine privilege, morality, and human flaws, with the final two episodes promising further shocking developments.