"The White Lotus" Season 3 Premiere Attracts Record Viewership
The highly anticipated Season 3 premiere of "The White Lotus" drew an impressive 2.4 million viewers on Sunday, making it the most-watched premiere in the series' history.
This viewership surge represents a significant increase compared to the Season 2 premiere in 2022 (1.5 million viewers) and the series premiere in 2021 (944,000 viewers).
Between Sunday and Monday, the premiere episode amassed a combined viewership of 4.6 million viewers across all platforms in the U.S., a 90% increase from the Season 2 premiere during the same period.
Season 2 of "The White Lotus" averaged 15.5 million viewers, while Season 1 averaged 9.3 million viewers.
The series has received critical acclaim, with Season 3 holding a 93% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
Set at the fictional White Lotus resort in Koh Samui, Thailand, Season 3 features a star-studded cast including Natasha Rothwell, Jason Isaacs, Parker Posey, Carrie Coon, Leslie Bibb, Michelle Monaghan, Walton Goggins, Aimee Lou Wood, Patrick Schwarzenegger, Sarah Catherine Hook, and Sam Nivola.
Created by Mike White, "The White Lotus" has earned numerous accolades, including 20 Emmy nominations and 10 wins for Season 1 and 23 Emmy nominations and 5 wins for Season 2.