‘The White Lotus’ Hit a Season High 3.4 Million Viewers on Sunday – Currently 78% Higher Viewership Than Season 2

HBO is celebrating strong numbers from its hit comedy The White Lotus. The show’s latest Sunday episode delivered impressive viewership milestones, proving it remains the favorite among audiences.

The third season of The White Lotus, created by Mike White, reached a new peak with its fourth episode, drawing 3.4 million viewers across HBO and Max in the U.S. on premiere night. This marks the highest Sunday viewership for the season so far.

The Thailand-set series has been steadily gaining traction, averaging 12.2 million viewers per episode when including delayed viewing. That’s a 78% jump compared to Season 2 at the same point. Last season, the show wrapped up with an average of 15.5 million viewers per episode.

Recently, it claimed the top spot as the most-watched show on Max, both in the U.S. and worldwide. HBO has already greenlit a fourth season, signaling confidence in its ongoing success.

Critics are also praising the latest chapter of The White Lotus. On Rotten Tomatoes, it holds a 95% approval rating based on 116 reviews, with an average score of 7.70 out of 10. The site’s summary states, “Darker and more patient with its storytelling than previous seasons while brandishing a superb new ensemble full of acidic performances, The White Lotus’ third season offers a spiritual respite that shivs the soul.“

Metacritic gave it a score of 77 out of 100, based on 44 reviews, reflecting strong approval. The episode itself ramped up the drama with moments like a tense water gun fight, an uncomfortable boat trip, and a guest swiping a gun—hinting at a possible shooting ahead.

Quotes from HBO highlight the excitement. “The fourth episode of the Mike White comedy hit a season-high 3.4 million cross-platform U.S. viewers on Sunday,” the network reported for The White Lotus.

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