We’re solely two episodes in and I may already inform that that is going to be essentially the most chaotic season of The White Lotus but.
Let’s get into that Jaclyn, Kate, and Laurie “friendship”. This group hates one another and it’s like they’re afraid to outright say it. After they’re collectively, there’s all the time some variation of a backhanded praise being served (Jaclyn not believing that Laurie may get outcomes from a physique studying with outcomes of somebody half her age similar to her was very loud). Kate and Jaclyn appear to be nearer of the three. They’re all the time complimenting one another after which solely realizing after that they haven’t stated something good to Laurie. It’s like the 2 of them look down on her, although they don’t essentially say something unfavorable.
“Special Treatments” – THE WHITE LOTUS, Pictured: Carrie Coon as Laurie, Michelle Monaghan as Jaclyn, and Leslie Bibb as Kate. Picture: Fabio Lovino/HBO © 2025 Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
As a lot as I wished to say Laurie deserves higher, she, in direction of the top of the episode confirmed her true colours as effectively when she and Kate determined to gossip about Jaclyn. I couldn’t assist however discover that each instances Kate was within the center. Lady? What’s happening with you? Additionally, Kate has some type of obsession with Jaclyn that must be addressed.
Rick and Chelsea’s relationship confuses me. Does he like her or not? I really feel like she’s very confident so she brushes off Rick’s impolite habits simply, however deep down, I must know what’s happening with this man. Studying that his mom OD’ed and his father was murdered, I felt like he was repressing some anger which is why he’s the way in which he’s, however there could possibly be extra to him than that. He stored asking about Sritala’s husband and bought upset when he came upon that he wasn’t round– attention-grabbing.
“Special Treatments” – THE WHITE LOTUS, Pictured: Christian Friedel as Fabian. Picture: Fabio Lovino/HBO © 2025 Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
The Ratliff household are strolling purple flags and I concern issues will solely worsen with them. Piper appears to be essentially the most sane out of all of them, although I don’t assume she’s being fully trustworthy about her thesis project. Victoria pretending to not know Kate (I don’t blame her truthfully) was a bit questionable. You imply to inform me you spent every week with this lady and also you don’t keep in mind her? What’s the story there, Victoria? Tim is having a tough time truly having fun with the holiday as a result of he’s too fearful about what’s taking place at house. That’s honest – a nervous name from somebody he labored with, Kenny, informed him he could also be implicated in a cash laundering scheme.
“Special Treatments” – THE WHITE LOTUS, Pictured: Sam Nivola as Lochlan Ratliff. Picture: Fabio Lovino/HBO © 2025 Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
I can’t inform who’s worse between Saxon and Lochlan – truly I’m mendacity, Saxon wants saving. Lochlan simply looks as if he’s going together with no matter Saxon needs and that’s a scary thought– speaking about your sister in a really un-sibling-like method is trigger for concern. Not solely that, the way in which he talks about self-pleasure in entrance of his brother is alarming. Now, I can’t say that Lochlan is an harmless bystander right here, as a result of the way in which he’s taking a look at his brother, (sure his BROTHER) can be, very regarding. It’s as if he’s feeling intense emotions… for his brother. I have to be fallacious in considering this proper? RIGHT?
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