Hide or Seek

I see much criticism to the pace, while for me the rhythm of this season is actually an advantage. If nothing overdramatic is happening, it is an opportunity to watch the scenery and the dynamics between the characters (actors are amazing, so different and so complex in their anxieties and internal conflicts) with more attention.

And some questions from last seasons are waking up: Who is Greg after all and what is his biggest problem after his cancer and money issues got, it seems, resolved? Where did Belinda's ambitions shift? How can a dysfunctional family resolve a crisis if they spend a week 24/7 together? To which extent friendship can become dead or reborn if there are political and philosophical differences?

There is no need for innumerable cliff hangers every episode to look forward to the continuation. Drama is actually often happening inside us not outside.

This show is what it should be. I'm amazed some people complain that characters are not likeable when it's basically the whole concept of the White Lotus.

However i'm not as hooked as I was in season 2 so far but maybe that's for the best and everything is gonna explode soon.

Overall, I really hope that they are gonna catch us off guard and that the things that we think are going to happen will be completely different to what we were expecting. I really like the fact that you look at this and keep wondering how this is gonna end up, even outside the whole murder case (which honestly i don't care so much about).

Simply put, the atmosphere is deep and amazing. It's clear to see how it's either love it or hate it. It may seem slow for some, and for others it's perfectly executed. It's honestly amazing how Mile has put this together and the whole vibe is very, very hard to encapsulate into film/media. I personally think it's going over a lot of people's heads, and I think it's people who are more into fast paced and action packed stuff. The core values of this show and (especially this season which I think is only nice) is the subtle acting, subtle buildup, the quirky characters and atmosphere. But you have to really watch it with heart, otherwise you might get bored if you're on your phone meanwhile.

I really don't get the negativity around this season. People are acting like The White Lotus has suddenly become slow or uneventful, but honestly, Season 1 had an even slower buildup in its first few episodes. This season is actually moving at a solid pace, and Episode 4, Hide and Seek, really took things up a notch.

Jason Isaacs absolutely nailed it as Timothy, who's spiraling out of control. His scenes were intense (and, let's be honest, shocking in more ways than one). Meanwhile, Rick is getting deeper into his dad's mysterious death, and Greg's return is adding a whole new layer of tension, especially now that Belinda is onto him. The episode had the perfect mix of drama, humor, and suspense.

And let's talk about the trio of American girls, Jaclyn, Kate, and Laurie, who were hilarious in their clueless attempts to embrace local culture. Their scenes balanced out the darker storylines really well.

Overall, I loved this episode. It set up so many intriguing storylines, and I have no doubt the payoff will be worth it. If you're thinking of dropping the show because of a few bad reviews, don't! It's The White Lotus!! Trust the process.

I love the visuals and the acribe but the writing is kinda nonexistent this episode. Wayyy too much time is spent on pointless things that don't really move the story along. The 3 women who went to the retirement community and the water fight are killing the flow. I get what they are trying to do they want them to learn that they aren't young nor old and are better the way they are. It's just so pointless the real story is on the yacht, Bangkok and the mysterious husband. I understand they have to fill in time and they serve a purpose and maybe there is a big pay off in the end but for this episode it's interesting but not amazing.