The White Lotus has already become a cultural phenomenon, masterfully blending dark comedy, satire, and psychological drama. Each season takes viewers to luxury resorts where, behind the opulence and wealth, lie deep social tensions and power struggles.
Thanks to The White Lotus, viewers have already visited Hawaii, Sicily, and — in the third season — are now watching the characters on vacation in Thailand. To help pass the time between episodes, we suggest three more series with a similar tone.
Enlightened
IMDb 7.5
The creator of The White Lotus, Mike White, released the satirical series Enlightened back in 2011. The main character is a 40-year-old woman who suffers a public breakdown at work. Afterward, she checks into a wellness retreat in Hawaii for two months.
Rehabilitation transforms her — she gives up bad habits, becomes filled with positive energy, and wants to share it with everyone around her. The only problem? No one in her life believes she’s really changed.
Little Fires Everywhere
IMDb 7.7
Racial and social conflicts were already central to the first season of The White Lotus. Similar themes appear in Little Fires Everywhere, starring Kerry Washington and Reese Witherspoon.
The two shows also share a mystery element — viewers must investigate a crime alongside the characters. And the twist is one you won’t see coming.
Schitt’s Creek
IMDb 8.5
The White Lotus often pits everyday people against snobbish elites who are completely unaccustomed to any other kind of life. A similar clash is vividly portrayed in the sitcom Schitt’s Creek, a multi-Emmy-winning hit.
The central family is extremely wealthy — until they lose everything. They’re forced to start over in a small rural town, and adjusting to their new neighbors won’t be easy.
