The premiere of The White Lotus Season 3 has stirred up controversy with a shocking and uncomfortable subplot involving two siblings, played by Patrick Schwarzenegger and Sam Nivola. The season, set in Thailand, has already made waves with its provocative storyline, which many viewers have found distasteful and disturbing.
The Ratliff family, consisting of matriarch Victoria (Parker Posey) and patriarch Timothy (Jason Isaacs), travels to Thailand with their children, but tension within the family soon becomes evident. The focal point of the controversy is the relationship between brothers Saxon (Schwarzenegger) and Lochlan (Nivola). The interactions between the two characters raise eyebrows, with Saxon making suggestive comments about their sister and engaging in behavior that hints at a possible inappropriate dynamic.
In one scene, Saxon inquires about Lochlan’s porn preferences, and in another, he walks into the bathroom naked, discussing his frustration about sharing a room with his brother. This has sparked backlash from fans, who took to social media to express their discomfort with what many are interpreting as a possible incestuous subplot.
The reaction online has been intense, with fans debating whether the show is deliberately pushing boundaries for the sake of controversy. Some viewers are speculating that the storyline might evolve into a full-fledged exploration of incest, while others are simply repulsed by the direction the show seems to be heading.
As the season progresses, the mix of dark humor, shocking twists, and the ongoing murder mystery plot continues to intrigue viewers. However, the polarizing sibling subplot has many asking how far the show will go in exploring such uncomfortable and provocative themes.