The Perverse Pleasures of "The White Lotus"

The Perverse Pleasures of "The White Lotus"

Is "The White Lotus" just for cringe and shock value, or does it have something interesting to say about sadism, narcissism, and family enmeshment?

Gilded pleasures: ‘The Leopard’ and ‘The White Lotus’

You might feel that our current political moment has gifted quite enough real-life drama in the way of unfettered wealth, inherited privilege and the abuses of power – if so, you may want look away from the television now. For those who like their cultural excursions to be a complete respite from life, the twin pack of The Leopard (Netflix) and season three of The White Lotus (Binge) may feel squeamishly on the nose.