Mr.X Posted Monday at 02:42 PM Posted Monday at 02:42 PM I was a bit meh about the last episode as well, specially as I was enjoying the season overall... The 3 friends plot line was resolved far too easily. The family plot line, could have done with a bit more resolution and drama overall. I was indifferent to the fact that Lochland lived in the end. I think the consequences of him dying would have been more interesting to deal with than this.... Also the shoot out was lame as ****. I saw it coming too but it was so badly and so uninterestin done. Also AWFUL acting by all involved, im sorry.... Belinda's arch was more interesting and shows people with money for what they really are: disgusting pigs who will discard you at any opportunity, really. But it was left with like no consequences at all. I was hoping this would actually leave more things unresolved but also that it resolved some of the things it didnt looololol I guess I just hate rushed endings like this in the final episodes...
KylieistBoi Posted Monday at 02:43 PM Posted Monday at 02:43 PM On 2/24/2025 at 9:24 PM, KylieistBoi said: Parker Posey's scenes take me out everytime she is on the screen She is so funny I loved the gossiping middle-aged girlies as well Hide contents While I find Walton Goggins' scenes dreadful and boring I think his storyline will pick up once he goes to Bangkok. I think the hotel owner's husband is his father. Or that they killed his father. So not interested in the money-laundering scheme. Wish he would off himself I was right Really enjoyed the finale. I was very nervous throughout the whole episode. I think for the Emmys they should fraud Parker Posey into the Lead Actress category, so Carrie Coon can get her Emmy I don't think the series as a whole will stand a chance against Severance though. 1
Redstreak Posted Monday at 02:53 PM Posted Monday at 02:53 PM This was easily their best finale to me so far, edge of my seat I really thought for a second those Pina coladas were going to work even after he stopped them 3
Europe Posted Monday at 03:01 PM Posted Monday at 03:01 PM Mike White on the official podcast about what can we expect from season 4: Quote Season 3 is a parable, it is melodramatic and that gets people excited but he wants to do something more like season 1, where it satirizes stuff he knows about art, criticism, movies, fame and celebrity, a film festival type of thing or an art world situation. Something less heavy that still has some juice to it.
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kimberly Posted Monday at 06:00 PM Posted Monday at 06:00 PM 7 hours ago, Khal said: -1 to this season for contributing to the 'Walton Goggins is attractive' agenda, which I think is an opinion that should get your free speech rights cancelled. he's so gross looking to me, no matter how much he works out to keep his abs. sorry to this man. also Belinda didn't let down Pornchai like Tanya let her down... Pornchai was always a dream, they were fantasizing about opening a business with the money they didn't have. There were no real promises made. It's obviously a play on the Tanya situation, and meant to leave the viewer thinking "will she also get murdered" — but I feel like she'll be fine. She's a realist.
ATRL Moderator feelslikeadream Posted Monday at 07:29 PM ATRL Moderator Posted Monday at 07:29 PM 4 hours ago, Mr.X said: Belinda's arch was more interesting and shows people with money for what they really are: disgusting pigs who will discard you at any opportunity, really. But it was left with like no consequences at all. 1 hour ago, kimberly said: It's obviously a play on the Tanya situation, and meant to leave the viewer thinking "will she also get murdered" — but I feel like she'll be fine. Idk how y'all can think this when it's obvious she just threw her life away. Greg apparently wired 5 MILLION DOLLARS into an American bank account, which will immediately set off the US government (which, remember, he's on the run from). They'll either track him down or call in Belinda first for questioning. And we know good and well she can't talk her way out of a police investigation Like there's no shot she ends up opening her business. There's only one future you can fairly imagine for her: 3
bync Posted Monday at 07:33 PM Posted Monday at 07:33 PM i loved it! definitely not the strongest season but also not the weakest... i don't think there's a "weakest" season, but the season 2 finale had me on the edge of my seat for rrrreaaaaalll also i watched this finale half awake half asleep cause i was coming back from a festival so that could also play part lisa's character while very likable i think contributed nothing to the plot sadly 1
ctlp27 Posted Monday at 07:58 PM Posted Monday at 07:58 PM (edited) I get the suspense surrounding the death storyline, but TWL has never been about resolution or conclusion. It's a character-driven study of people who arrive at a resort and depart a week later, with no pretenses of tying up loose ends. Life can be mundane, and we often drift towards chaos without ever experiencing it. White is a masterful writer of character, allowing us to understand who they are through subtle observations, without needing explicit explanations. The cast delivers great perfs, conveying his vision. The wealthy and their existential crises highlights how money and comfort can't alleviate inner struggles. Ultimately, the comfort of their social class prevents them from truly falling off the cliff. Then he variates on the mood and that's why to me it always feel fresh and novel everytime (and never using the same conversation topic and personas). Edited Monday at 07:59 PM by ctlp27 7
kimberly Posted Monday at 08:05 PM Posted Monday at 08:05 PM 30 minutes ago, feelslikeadream said: Idk how y'all can think this when it's obvious she just threw her life away. Greg apparently wired 5 MILLION DOLLARS into an American bank account, which will immediately set off the US government (which, remember, he's on the run from). They'll either track him down or call in Belinda first for questioning. And we know good and well she can't talk her way out of a police investigation Like there's no shot she ends up opening her business. There's only one future you can fairly imagine for her: $5M is really not that big of an amount, it wouldn't ring alarm bells of that level as long as she takes care of her taxes and such. certainly not for Trump's dysfunctional, billionaire-infested government Belinda can easily return to the US, grab her things and say her goodbyes, and live a lavish life anonymously, anywhere in the world. 2
Rotunda Posted Monday at 09:06 PM Posted Monday at 09:06 PM I enjoyed watching this season week to week, but I think on the whole it's the worst story of the 3. It feels like the show knew where they wanted to go with symbols/themes/motifs (snakes, monkeys, what the wardrobes represent, a reversal in fortune for Belinda, Chekhov's Blender/Fruit), but they didn't know how to make it all make sense. There's a lot to analyze and dissect with this season between each small piece of dialogue, each fashion choice, and each microexpression, but most of the storylines conclude in an underwhelming or uninspired way. 3
Rotunda Posted Monday at 09:11 PM Posted Monday at 09:11 PM Also I have to say, for a prestige show, the White Lotus subreddit is populated by some of the dumbest people on earth. 6
prézli Posted Monday at 09:24 PM Posted Monday at 09:24 PM Don't try to fix an emotionally unstable man because you will die. 2
Vegvisir Posted Monday at 09:26 PM Posted Monday at 09:26 PM 11 minutes ago, Rotunda said: Also I have to say, for a prestige show, the White Lotus subreddit is populated by some of the dumbest people on earth. I think there are a lot of people who had their first dabble in more high brow "art cinema" style tv with The White Lotus. Since season one the show has been touted as this masterclass in character study/character acting, and in my opinion deserved those accolades... until season three. And I think those same people are the ones vehemently defending this season as some perfect addition to the series lol 2
Maxxie Posted Monday at 09:54 PM Posted Monday at 09:54 PM I am in two minds about this season. I think the last 2 episodes could've been better and turned it into the best season. Like the shootout was lazy. Why does someone always have to die? 1 3
mxoonlight Posted Monday at 10:06 PM Posted Monday at 10:06 PM I was satisfied with the finale as a conclusion to these stories, but the season overall was very weak compared to the one prior. They need to re-think the format. The dramatic endings can be funny and farcical but the meat of the show is in the interplays of tense, but cordial relationships. I think there's a way for those to have massive payoffs that hook people without shock violence and poorly-written crime plotlines. I don't enjoy the response to Belinda's arc because that was literally the only thing I was completely happy with and I know they'd ruin her character in season 4. 1
Vegvisir Posted Monday at 10:11 PM Posted Monday at 10:11 PM What did you think of the finale @Hector????
Bubble Tea Posted Monday at 10:21 PM Posted Monday at 10:21 PM 12 minutes ago, mxoonlight said: I was satisfied with the finale as a conclusion to these stories, but the season overall was very weak compared to the one prior. They need to re-think the format. The dramatic endings can be funny and farcical but the meat of the show is in the interplays of tense, but cordial relationships. I think there's a way for those to have massive payoffs that hook people without shock violence and poorly-written crime plotlines. I don't enjoy the response to Belinda's arc because that was literally the only thing I was completely happy with and I know they'd ruin her character in season 4. IDK I think there's a bit about how no human is infallible or above temptation and greed? IDK, but it was an interesting turn of events to see Spoiler her treat Pornchai more or less the same way Tanya treated her, distracted by herself and forgetting who she is because of money. She and him got along so well but of course the spirit of the show is not in happy endings, it's in realistic depictions of humanity, particularly the hidden ugly sides. 1
JustHoran Posted Monday at 10:21 PM Posted Monday at 10:21 PM That finale was amazing This is my favorite season of the show. Season 1 was the weakest season for me. I miss Jennifer Coolidge, though. 1
Kimi Posted Monday at 10:55 PM Posted Monday at 10:55 PM this whole thing was extremely mid and i don't think ill watch 4th season. its was such a mediocre and predictable experience
itsnickcray Posted Monday at 11:08 PM Posted Monday at 11:08 PM For me it's the best season purely because the message of the finale is so intense, emotional and heavy to deal with. It's so extremely well written and beautifully done. It gave us something to really think about in life. 3
Jon Snow Posted Monday at 11:58 PM Posted Monday at 11:58 PM The internet is ruining TV show watching experiences. Yes, there are problems with every story, but lately people were so annoying. Just sit back and watch it if you like it, and if you don't - don't. It's easy I liked the season, and the ending was mostly satisfying. I can't wait to see what's next. Hope the wait is shorter this time 2 3
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