The Lotus-Eaters

Episode aired Aug 8, 2021
TV-MA
1h

IMDb RATING

8.0/10

4.5K

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Sydney Sweeney and Fred Hechinger in The White Lotus (2021)

Comedy Drama

As Armond attempts to do damage control, Belinda tries to redirect Tanya's focus to her business proposal; a sidelined Rachel begins to question her future; Nicole rebuffs Mark for airing th... Read allAs Armond attempts to do damage control, Belinda tries to redirect Tanya's focus to her business proposal; a sidelined Rachel begins to question her future; Nicole rebuffs Mark for airing their dirty laundry to Quinn.As Armond attempts to do damage control, Belinda tries to redirect Tanya's focus to her business proposal; a sidelined Rachel begins to question her future; Nicole rebuffs Mark for airing their dirty laundry to Quinn.

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IMDb RATING

8.0/10

4.5K

YOUR RATING

See production info at IMDbPro

Trivia
When Armand shares his disgust with the guests as they dine and calls them Lotus Eaters, he's quoting Tennyson's poem, The Lotus Eaters: "Hateful is the dark-blue sky, Vaulted o'er the dark-blue sea. Death is the end of life; ah, why Should life all labour be?"

Goofs
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Quotes
Nicole Mossbacher: Paula, are you feeling better? Your migraine?
Paula: Yeah. Much better. Thanks.
Nicole Mossbacher: Is that why you couldn't stay for dinner last night?
Olivia Mossbacher: Paula was disturbed by the entertainment.
Nicole Mossbacher: The hula dancing?
Mark Mossbacher: Oh, you're, you're allergic to fire?
Olivia Mossbacher: It bothers her to watch Hawaiians have to dance for a bunch of white people.
Nicole Mossbacher: Oh. I think it's just a way for them to honor their culture. And they seemed to be having a really good time.
Mark Mossbacher: Look, obviously, imperialism was bad. Shouldn't kill people, steal their land, and then make them dance. Everybody knows that. But it's humanity. Welcome to history. Welcome to America. I mean, what are we gonna do, huh? Really. Nobody cedes their privilege. That's absurd. And it goes against human nature. We're all just trying to win the game of life. How are we, how are we gonna make it right? Hmm? Should we give away all our money? Would you like that, Liv? Hmm? Yeah, that's what I thought. Mm-hmm. Maybe we should just feel shitty about ourselves all the time for the crimes of the past? Wear a hair shirt and not go on vacation?

Soundtracks
Ke 'Ala Ka'u I Honi
Performed by Linda Dela Cruz

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Featured review

9/10

We are all just trying to win the game of life

Okay, I have been kind of on the fence about this show, but this episode was really good, and I can't wait for the finale. In this episode, the tension between Paula and Sarah's relationship comes to a head. Paula questions if the Mossbacher family's privilege is a problem and comes up with a plan to help Hutch and his people. However, Sarah and her family are the ones who were kind enough to take her with them on their family trip, and Paula's actions are a betrayal of their trust. At the same time, Shane and Rachel's relationship seems to be on its last leg as Rachel is constantly told how she should be grateful to be with Shane, who is a complete jerk. It was also great to see Mark finally have his chance to shine. Steve Zahn is a very underrated actor, in my opinion. And so far, it seems the slow burn has paid off.