The Meaning of Dreams

My husband and I absolutely loved the first two seasons. I'm now beginning to realize that a good part of that was because of Jennifer Coolidge. She is deeply missed this season.

I'm afraid the writing is weak because it's basically the same stories as in the first two seasons, just different characters. And it's hard to really like any of them other than the masseuse. Everyone else is so irritating. The casting is lacking. Jason Isaacs is supposed to be portraying a southern businessman, but his British accent keeps breaking through. Patrick Schwarzenegger definitely seems to have been cast for the name factor, but he's not a great actor, and his character is really unlikable. And Parker Posey's overdone southern accent is annoying.

And what's missing in this season is that while the resort is gorgeous, it seems much more claustrophobic and not open like the other two locations in the first two seasons. You see the resort, and then you see the ocean, but you don't see the resort and the ocean in the same shot as you did in the other seasons. And unfortunately, the weather was not very forgiving because it was cloudy so much of the time. Maybe that was a production choice, but if so, it makes the whole story seems so much more dreary.

Was so excited for the new season, but disappointed as the story is slow, and the cast and scenery are not what they were in the previous seasons. I'm hoping that there is going to be a season 4 (so I originally heard there was not going to be), and I hope they can choose a better location and cast.

"The White Lotus" S3 E3 delves deeper into the intertwined lives of its guests, revealing hidden anxieties, simmering tensions, and the weight of unspoken secrets. The episode masterfully balances moments of dark humor with a growing sense of unease, as the characters' carefully constructed facades begin to crack.

The episode explores the complexities of relationships, both romantic and familial. The dysfunctional dynamic between the Spences and the Nixons continues to unravel, with their contrasting personalities and clashing values creating a palpable tension. The introduction of Greg, Tanya's husband from the previous season, adds a layer of intrigue and raises questions about his connection to the current guests.

The episode also delves into the lives of the staff, showcasing their own struggles and ambitions. Belinda finds herself drawn to a wealthy guest, while the young receptionist, Mook, navigates a budding romance with a security guard.

The cinematography remains stunning, capturing the beauty of the Thai landscape and the opulence of the resort with breathtaking visuals. The soundtrack continues to blend traditional Thai music with contemporary sounds, creating a unique and immersive atmosphere.

The episode's pacing is deliberate, allowing for a gradual build-up of tension and suspense. The ending leaves you with a sense of unease and curiosity, eager to witness how the characters' secrets and desires will unravel and what consequences await them in this seemingly idyllic paradise.

Overall, "The White Lotus" S3 E3 is a well-crafted and engaging episode that deepens the intrigue and sets the stage for a captivating season of emotional entanglements and unexpected twists.

An uneventful hour, punctuated by two excellent scenes, one between the three ladies and one with Lochlan at a treatment to improve his posture.

The few action sequences that did happen were slow-paced and contained very few consequences. They served to firm up some character development, but not in an interesting or novel way.

As it ended, you couldn't help but be disappointed by the lack of story progress. Not unpleasant, but overall the worst episode of the series so far, or at least since early season 1.

It doesn't take anything away from a season that is developing well, but as a standalone, this was a relative snoozer.

Imagine the chaos happening back home right now, while the Ratfliffs are away and oblivious. Maybe that's the story we should be watching because Thailand is a relatively inert place.

The great cast still lends some interest to the proceedings. Finally, Walton Goggins gets a chance to do something other than mope around with a pained expression on his face.

But the plotting overall is too thin. Maybe Mike White needs a writing partner now to bounce ideas off of, to beef up some of the deader plot lines.

The Thai staff characters are dull as hell. In previous seasons, we got gems like Armond. Why write characters as dull when you have the option to give them some kind of demented liveliness? Instead of having Gaitok be weak and incompetent, have him be a wannabe Rambo type who goes nuts when a thief gets past him and causes chaos in his attempts to be more aggressive.

I agree with some of the criticism on this app about how it's been a comparitavely slower paced start this season. So far, the writers have shied away from their sense of humour- The sharp, well-written and cringe worthy humour seen in previous seasons seems to be lacking just slightly.

However, Iots of negative reviews on here appear to just be Trump supporters who are unhappy about the dinner scene. There are loads of people who are exaggerating on the drop in this season's quality, as well as unnecessary attacks on actors like Walton Goggins- I think he's been great to watch

I have faith this season will pick up. The acting has been really great and I can tell this season's going to be an extra slow burn that will eventually pay off.