The White Lotusseason 3 hits new record-high ratings with episode 7. Premiered this past February, the latest season of HBO’s Emmy-winning anthology series follows a new group of guests and staff at the eponymous resort chain in Thailand. While Belinda (Natasha Rothwell) and Greg (Jon Gries) return,The White Lotusseason 3 castconsists of newcomers Leslie Bibb, Carrie Coon, Walton Goggins, Jason Isaacs, Lalisa Manobal, Michelle Monaghan, Parker Posey, Patrick Schwarzenegger, Aimee Lou Wood, Sam Rockwell, and Scott Glenn.
Now, according toVariety,The White Lotusseason 3 has hit new record-high ratings,reaching 4.8 million viewers with episode 7. This is the second week in a row thatThe White Lotushas broken its series record, with episode 6 hitting a series high of 4.2 million viewers last week. These figures come from a combination of Nielsen’s measurement of linear viewers on HBO’s cable channel and Warner Bros. Discovery’s data regarding streams on Max.
What The White Lotus Season 3’s Record-High Ratings Mean For The Show
Season 3’s Shocking Storyline Is Captivating Audiences
ThoughThe White Lotusseason 3’s record-high ratings are a notable achievement, the new series' peak was anticipated given the viewership trends from the prior season.The immediate excitement surrounding episode 6 was partly driven by a shocking incest scene. Similarly, a stunning sexual moment in season 2, episode 5 led to a then-record high of 2.3 million viewers, followed by increases to 2.8 million and 4.1 million for the final two episodes of the season.The White Lotusseason 2 finalemaintained this record until last week’s standout episode.
How Many Episodes The White Lotus Season 3 Has Left
While it did receive a “supersized” order, it’s hard to believe The White Lotus season 3 is already drawing to a close on HBO after episode 7.
HBO reports thatseason 3 is currently averaging 15 million viewers per episode, factoring in delayed streaming views after each episode’s release. This is just 500,000 shy of the average that season 2 reached after 90 days of streaming, even though the season 3 premiere has only been available for 43 days. Additionally, HBO highlights thatThe White Lotushas experienced peak viewership during the week between episodes 6 and 7, continuing a trend seen in each of the past five weeks since the season began.
Our Take On The White Lotus Season 3’s Record-High Ratings
The Season 3 Finale Should Set Another Series High
Given past viewership trends,The White Lotusseason 3 finalewill likely break the show’s viewership record once again. Creator Mike White has consistently crafted thrilling conclusions that reveal the identity of the killer and masterfully wrap up the season’s various storylines. Given the mounting anticipation among the show’s growing audience,The White Lotusseason 3 finale should surpass episode 7’s record-breaking 4.8 million viewers and cement its place as the most-watched episode in the series' history.
