The White Lotus

[anonymous-user]

I think this is finally due out in the UK shortly.

Fawlty Towers on acid, and a much nicer location but still very funny. I’ve only watched the first five episodes, but after so much TV mediocrity of late this one is actually worth a watch.

[gregs656]

I've been enjoying it too! Only 1 more episode left I think.

[rodericb]

Oh, so not a series about a crime fighting amphibious British sports car...........

[SpudLink]

rodericb said:

Oh, so not a series about a crime fighting amphibious British sports car...........

I’m equally disappointed.

[fizz47]

Really enjoyed this.. doesn’t take itself too seriously and some great laugh out loud moments..

As someone said .. very much faulty towers on acid.

The only bit that’s lets it down for me is Stiffler’s mom ... the way she acts really annoys me..

[daqinggregg]

Anyone watching series 2? What are your on it?

[gregs656]

daqinggregg said:

Anyone watching series 2? What are your on it?

Yes.

Some none spoiler thoughts - I think the cast and location are excellent again this season. The misogyny and masculinity themes are well handled. I am enjoying having more story lines to follow than in season 1, and really have no idea how (or if) they will merge.

I am pretty sure the older gay guy is in love with Greg (Jennifer Coolidge's husband) and they are plotting against her, I am totally unconvinced the guy from Essex is his nephew (think he is a sex worker), I wonder if it the older gay guy who dies in a spin on Madame Butterfly.

Have no idea what will happen with the 2 unhappy couples, nothing good.

[daqinggregg]

I found the 1st episode a bit meh, nearly giving up. I’m glad I didn’t, ep1, was merely setting the scene for what is to come.

Very dark and at times quite amusing, be interesting to see how it pans out. Certainly enjoying it.

[Doofus]

gregs656 said:

Secret stuff.

That's not a bad theory, actually.

[Trevatanus]

Finished last night... what a twist... great tv!

[ThePrisoner]

Trevatanus said:

Finished last night... what a twist... great tv!

Agreed.

Fantastic ending

[daqinggregg]

I really liked season 1. Thought the start of season 2 was a bit meh, not realising it was setting the scene. Then it slowly developed, drawing you further in. Note pay attention from the start.

Fantastic ending, well worth watching. HBO, for those interested.

[Doofus]

I enjoyed series 2 more than series 1.

[h0b0]

I had my honeymoon in the hotel from Season 1. They did a good job of capturing the reality of the hotel and it was one of the best hotels I have stayed in. It has the friendliest staff of any hotel I have been to.

I also stayed many times in the hotel in upload.

[Doofus]

It painted a much nicer picture of Sicily than Montalbano has ever done.

[gt_12345]

Can't say the ending was interesting.

Programme was enjoyable (after the first episode).

[Calza]

Late to this party but started a few weeks ago, but trying to binge both seasons in two days. Thought a bump might bring it to someone else's attention.

Thought the ending of S2 was maybe a little odd in places but thoroughly enjoyed it.

h0b0 said:

I had my honeymoon in the hotel from Season 1. They did a good job of capturing the reality of the hotel and it was one of the best hotels I have stayed in. It has the friendliest staff of any hotel I have been to.

I also stayed many times in the hotel in upload.

Where was it?

Edited by Calza on Monday 20th February 16:14

[gt_12345]

Calza said:

Where was it?

I think it was in Hawaii

[RSbandit]

Just watched season 2 great show very well written and acted …seems it’s well under the radar for people which is a shame.

[h0b0]

gt_12345 said:

Calza said:

Where was it?

I think it was in Hawaii

I wrote a response to this and must have got distracted and not posted. Yes, it is the Four Seasons on Maui. I was there in 2009 and it was one of the best hotel experiences I have had. They got service exactly right being friendly and not over bearing.