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Forbes
08-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
The First ‘White Lotus' Spin-Off Should Definitely Happen After Season 3
The White Lotus The White Lotus season 3 aired its finale this past weekend, which was ultimately divisive and one I personally did not love. One of the main issues was the resolution, or lack thereof, of the Ratliff storyline, where Timothy heads back to the US where he's about to be under investigation by the FBI for business illegalities. This entire season he's been popping Lorazepam and fantasizing about how he might kill his family and himself to save them the pain and embarrassment. He almost does so via deadly piña coladas, but changes his mind, though in the process almost accidentally kills his youngest son, Lochlan, who survives the poisoning without realizing his father did in fact poison him. The family finds out what's going on back in the US at last by finally looking at their phones after a week without them. That's it. We see no aftermath. We should see the aftermath. I have not seen a storyline in The White Lotus before that would justify a spin-off quite like this. If Lochlan had died, it wouldn't work, but the entire Ratliff family dealing with Timothy's crimes and 'being poor' back in the US would make for a great series. In a sense we…already had this show in the form of Schitt's Creek, a rich family forced to adapt to a humble life in a small town. Amazing series, but obviously it would be a lot different in tone coming from the White Lotus universe. The White Lotus This would allow the return of what were arguably the two best characters in the series, Victoria Ratliff and Saxon Ratliff, played by Parker Posey and Patrick Schwarzenegger (yes, that one). Posey was easily the funniest character in a season that wasn't funny enough, and Schwarzenegger was a rare character who actually underwent significant character development by the end. Will this happen? Odds are against it. Every single episode of The White Lotus is written and directed by Mike White. So either he would have to give up control of a spin-off to someone else (which could also affect its quality) or if he did it himself, it would significantly delay the already-greenlit fourth season which is about to start production, likely in Europe. There is the fact that White has not ruled out a spin-off in the past, namely a prequel focused on the now-dead character of Jennifer Coolidge's Tanya. Here's what he said to Deadline back in 2023: 'I absolutely think that's possible, we were just talking about that… It's a funny idea. And making Jennifer, you know, 20 years younger, that would be fun too. I think Jennifer's like, 'Sure, let's do it!'.' That did not happen, obviously, but if he's open to that, maybe he's open to a new idea. And maybe the Ratliffs could be it. Follow me on Twitter, YouTube, and Bluesky Pick up my sci-fi novels the Herokiller series and The Earthborn Trilogy.
Buzz Feed
07-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Buzz Feed
"The White Lotus" Just Wrapped Another Bonkers Season, And Everyone Is Making The Same Jokes Because They Are So Accurate
There are obviously MASSIVE spoilers ahead for The White Lotus Season 3 finale! Well, another season of The White Lotus has come to an end, and just like the previous seasons, the finale was equal parts bonkers and heartbreaking. It felt like more than previous seasons Season 3 had A LOT to try and wrap up with the 90-minute finale. Between the ladies fighting, Tim Ratliff (Jason Isaacs) contemplating killing his family rather than face up to what he's done, Rick (Walton Goggins) returning to Chelsea (Aimee Lou Wood), Belinda (Natasha Rothwell) getting money from Greg (Jon Gries), and so much more. And, on top of ALL of that, we had to find out who died. In the end, Rick's revenge ultimately cost him the thing he loved the most: Chelsea. After shooting Jim (Scott Glenn), who turned out to be his father, Chelsea was ultimately shot and killed, and then Gaitok (Tayme Thapthimthong) killed Rick, too. It was a heartbreaking end for a couple that truly deserved to leave Thailand. So, because SO much happened in this one episode, the internet — and myself — naturally had some A+ commentary. So, here are 23 of the funniest and best reactions to the Season 3 finale: Editor's Note: While we can't endorse what X has become, we can bring you the worthwhile moments that still exist there, curated and free of the surrounding chaos. 1. I love this so much. Saxon's eyes have been opened! #TheWhiteLotus — christinaaaa (@cryptstina) April 7, 2025 HBO / Via 2. The dad on the white lotus — 💫 (@heyjaeee) April 7, 2025 Twitter: @heyjaeee / Via 3. the Ratliffs when their boat docks #WhiteLotus #TheWhiteLotus — T (@teewatterss) April 7, 2025 CBC / Pop / Via 4. instead of the big reveal each season being who died they should make us guess which character will deliver an emmy worthy monologue capable of making you cry — I a n (@gnarlygaejepsen) April 7, 2025 HBO / Via 5. carrie coon coming in with the quintessential emotional finale monologue. get her that emmy nom #thewhitelotus — Nora Dominick (@noradominick) April 7, 2025 HBO / Via 6. Everyone has been calling Victoria clueless this whole season but she CLOCKED her daughter's true nature and pulled off her gambit flawlessly #TheWhiteLotus — 🖤 Sophia 🖤 (@Richard_Vixen) April 7, 2025 Fabio Lovino / HBO / Via 7. here's the deal. we had Jennifer Coolidge grace our screens for two seasons and two resorts. now they need to do the same with Parker Posey bc I could watch a whole other season where she's mourning her husband's prison sentence from the White Lotus in the Swiss Alps #WhiteLotus — reid (@thereidfeed) April 7, 2025 Fabio Lovino / HBO / Via 8. Parker Posey relishing in the fact that her daughter needs organic food and air conditioning 😭😭😭😭😭 #TheWhiteLotus — Suzette ✨ (@S7TTE_) April 7, 2025 HBO / Via 9. I'd pay 5 million bucks to watch a post credits scene where Parker Posey realizes she's about to be poor. — Connor Lounsbury (@ConnorLounsbury) April 7, 2025 Twitter: @ConnorLounsbury / Via 10. If I send you this it means I was fucking right — marc (@msnetik) April 7, 2025 HBO / Via 11. the yin & yang foreshadowing is unreal #TheWhiteLotus — jolt (@meltborne) April 7, 2025 HBO / Via 12. Knowing that all the bad people get to live no one being killed, and the good couple were the bait #TheWhiteLotus — sanmeyo (@sandeep_sanmeyo) April 7, 2025 HBO / Via 13. Me trying to save Chelsea through my screen #TheWhiteLotus — Peter Merly (@PeterMerly) April 7, 2025 ABC / Via 14. 'i think we are going to be together forever.' 'that's the plan.' #TheWhiteLotus — mariana (@nickmrller) April 7, 2025 Twitter: @nickmrller / Via 15. Laurie showing she's a true New Yorker 😂😭 if this was intentional, probably the smartest writing of any show in a long time. ! #TheWhiteLotus — AC (@jumbatronic) April 7, 2025 HBO / Via 16. The real villain of The White Lotus Season 3… — Diaz (@DIsForDiaz) April 7, 2025 HBO / Via 17. not belinda doing to that sweet man what tanya did to her…… — chase (@cfree94) April 7, 2025 Sony Pictures Classics / Via 18. You either die the hero or live long enough to see yourself become the villain — Carson Shofner (@Carson_Shofner) April 7, 2025 HBO / Via 19. tbh Lochlan almost deserved to die for not cleaning out this day-old dirty blender before using it! men!!! #WhiteLotus — Spencer Althouse (@SpencerAlthouse) April 7, 2025 HBO / Via 20. legit pissed off that this made me cry — bald ann dowd (@ali_sivi) April 7, 2025 HBO / Via 21. 'Like the food…you could tell it wasn't organic' #TheWhiteLotus — Joy Puder (@JoyPuder) April 7, 2025 O Network / Via 22. I think HBO should pay for my therapy after making me go through this #TheWhiteLotus — Ericka ♡ (@NeonTravesty) April 7, 2025 HBO / Via 23. And finally: the monkeys were innocent the whole time #TheWhiteLotus — camryn X•••• (@camrynclancy) April 7, 2025 Twitter: @camrynclancy / Via
Yahoo
17-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
'Where's My Lorazepam?!' All About the Most In-Demand Drug at ‘The White Lotus'
"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." If, like me, you've been glued to your couch every Sunday night to catch the latest episode of The White Lotus, then you've surely been hearing the word 'lorazepam' in Parker Posey's drawling accent over and over in your head. It's the drug of choice for kooky Southern mom Victoria Ratliff (played by Posey), who can't seem to go anywhere—not even dinner with her family at a wellness retreat—without popping one of the anti-anxiety pills and stashing the prescription in her purse. She's often seen zoning out, slurring her words, and even falling asleep at the table after sipping white wine. On the lastest episode of the hit HBO series (season 3, episode 5, which dropped on March 16), it's even more clear that Victoria and her husband, troubled businessman Timothy Ratliff (played by Jason Isaacs), have both become dependent on the drug. Victoria can't get over the fact that her prescription bottle is missing—"I don't even have my lorazepam, I'm gonna have to drink myself to sleep," she says at one point—and Timothy still hasn't come clean that he's the one that stole it. If you're curious what this drug is all about and if it's even safe to take for anxiety, you're not alone. That's why I talked to an expert to get the lowdown on lorazepam. Scroll down for everything you might want to know about the medication and how it might be affecting the Ratliffs as they imbibe their way across Koh Samui. Lorazepam, also known by the brand name Ativan, is a drug commonly prescribed short-term to treat anxiety and panic disorders. It belongs to the class of medications called benzodiazepines, which work to calm the central nervous system by slowing activity in the brain. Designed to be used as an as-needed treatment to help you relax, it can also cause a sense of euphoria, drowsiness, and/or cognitive impairment. 'Its accessibility and effectiveness in acute settings makes it a go-to for health care providers looking to alleviate immediate distress,' says Sue Varma, MD, PC, DFAPA. 'It is most commonly used for short-term treatment, often while the patient works on long-term strategies like cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) or lifestyle changes that address the root causes of anxiety or insomnia.' Someone reaaally should have fact-checked Victoria when she handed a lorazepam to her husband and said, 'Take this, they're not addicting, I just take one when I need it.' Lorazepam is, in fact, very easy to abuse, says Dr. Varma, especially when it's taken more frequently—or in larger doses—than prescribed. 'Chronic misuse of lorazepam can lead to physical dependence, tolerance (requiring more of the drug for the same effect), and withdrawal symptoms when discontinuing use,' she says. 'It's so important that health care providers closely monitor patients on this medication, but that doesn't always happen.' If you're being given a start date for lorazepam, your doctor should be giving you an end date, too, says Dr. Varma, noting that there should always be a clear plan for how you'll get off the medication. It's not the type of medication that you pop whenever you feel like it, despite what the Ratliffs might be doing on TV. In fact, you shouldn't even be using it daily: 'Taking lorazepam alone two to three times a week or more is not the standard of care for somebody with an anxiety disorder, such as generalized anxiety disorder,' says Dr. Varma. 'Not only will it be insufficient, but a person will tend to take it daily, and soon find themselves developing tolerance and a physiological dependence on it.' Lorazepam is best as a short-term solution for those dealing with acute anxiety or panic disorders, says Dr. Varma. It can also be prescribed for those who need short-term relief from insomnia or stress, or patients who require a sedative for certain medical procedures (for example, if you have claustrophobia and need an MRI). Nooooo, Ratliff family, no! It is not safe to drink while on this medication! 'Both lorazepam and alcohol are central nervous system depressants, meaning they slow down brain activity and can lead to profound sedation, impaired coordination, and respiratory depression,' says Dr. Varma. 'This combination can increase the risk of severe side effects such as extreme drowsiness, dizziness, fainting, and even respiratory failure, which can be life-threatening.' Put down the vino, Victoria! There are a few groups of people who should avoid lorazepam, says Dr. Varma, including those who are pregnant or breastfeeding, elderly patients who may be more sensitive to sedation, and individuals with certain medical conditions that may react to the medication (like severe liver disease and acute narrow-angle glaucoma). People with a history of substance abuse should also steer clear, says Dr. Varma. 'Due to its potential for addiction, individuals who have struggled with alcohol, prescription drugs, or other substances should generally avoid lorazepam.' As Dr. Varma mentioned, you should really only take lorazepam when you're experiencing extreme anxiety—think, like, mid-panic attack—and very sparingly, at that. Victoria seems to be popping 'em whenever she feels any emotion at all, several times a day, and her dependence on the drug began showing all the way back in episode 1. (One of my favorite lines this entire season: Piper, Victoria's daughter, quipping, 'You don't have enough lorazepam to get through one week at a wellness spa?') Victoria also offered up her pills to her husband, which is always a major no-no. Sure, 'what's mine is yours' in marriage and all that jazz, but let this be a reminder that you should never give prescription drugs to someone whose name isn't on the bottle. We saw Timothy sneakily swallow two lorazepam in a row during episode four, and I, for one, am afraid to see what's going to go down as the season goes on. Sue Varma, MD, PC, DFAPA, is a board-certified psychiatrist, clinical assistant professor at NYU Langone Health, and a Distinguished Fellow at the American Psychiatric Association. She is the author of Practical Optimism: The Art, Science, and Practice of Exceptional Well-Being, which came out in February 2024. 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Yahoo
19-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
This White Lotus Fan Theory Hints At Dark Things To Come For The Ratliff Family
Warning: This article contains spoilers for the latest episode of The White Lotus. Fans are already picking apart the new season of The White Lotus, which has led to a lot of discussion about what could lie ahead in the coming episodes. Viewers have already spotted that the latest instalment featured lots of monkey imagery and references – including one that might have gone over some people's heads. Shortly after we were introduced to the Ratliff family, the three siblings were seen in poses reminiscent of the 'three wise monkeys', an East Asian emblem for the proverb 'see no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil'. Patrick Schwarzenegger's character is seen wearing sunglasses, alluding to 'see no evil', while Sarah Catherine Hook and Sam Nivola subtly cover their ears and mouth, respectively ('hear no evil' and 'speak no evil'). enjoyed this take on the see no evil, hear no evil and speak no evil monkeys — # — khadija 🪐 (@Keeeeeeja) February 17, 2025 First ep featuring a lot of monkeys... Genius. # — Danny Palmer (@palmer102) February 17, 2025 • the white lotus 3see no evil hear no evil speak no evil — ً (@strawblee) February 19, 2025 White Lotus creator Mike White has already repeatedly said that a major theme in the new season will be Eastern spirituality, particularly what happens when privileged Westerners try to immerse themselves in it. Interestingly, the 'three wise monkeys' maxim is considered in traditional Buddhism to refer to avoiding evil thoughts, while in the West, it's more interpreted to be about turning a blind eye to evil. By having the Ratliffs play off this imagery so early on in the show, some fans on Reddit and X are questioning whether the family is going to have some big things coming up that they might want to avoid talking about – if they don't already, that is. See no no no evil.🙈🙉🙊🪷 White Lotus is back! What is going on between these siblings?#TheWhiteLotus# — kevinwinston (@kevinwinston) February 18, 2025 Of course, the Ratliffs have already become the most talked-about characters of the new series after that final scene, which hinted there could be more lurking underneath the surface for the siblings (and saw Patrick Schwarzenegger delivering the first White Lotus nude scene of the year). The White Lotus continues on Monday on Sky and Now. Patrick Schwarzenegger Opens Up About Filming That NSFW White Lotus Nude Scene We're Sorry To Report We Have Some Bad News About The White Lotus Season 3 Theme Music Here's Where You've Seen The Star-Studded Cast Of The White Lotus Season 3 Before
