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Holidays in the sun: Sky confirms launch date for The White Lotus Season 3 

The White Lotus S3 cast

Emmy-winning series The White Lotus, from Mike White, will debut Monday, February 17 on Sky and streaming service NOW.

The eight-episode third season of the darkly comic, social satire is set at an exclusive Thai resort and follows the exploits of guests and employees over the span of a week.

Season 3 ensemble cast includes Leslie Bibb, Carrie Coon, Walton Goggins, Sarah Catherine Hook, and Jason Isaacs.

The third season of the darkly comic, social satire is set at an exclusive Thai resort…

The White Lotus S3 cast

The show follows the guests and employees of the fictional White Lotus resort chain, with each season set at a different location and featuring a new storyline and cast.

The first instalment, which premiered July 2021, was set in Hawaii and received 20 Emmy nominations across 13 categories and ten wins, the most wins of any program that year including Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series. 

The second instalment, which premiered in December 2022, was set in Sicily and garnered 23 Emmy nominations, including Outstanding Drama Series, and five wins. 

The White Lotus is created, written, and directed by Mike White; executive produced by White, David Bernad, and Mark Kamine. 

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