[CliffFletcher]

Originally Posted by Elkyiv

Yeah, I considered those points as well, but something about it doesn't sit right with me.

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The fact that Rachel embraced Shane at the airport on their return home made very little sense to me. "I'll learn to be happy", she says. What does that even mean? You married an entitled egomaniac, who you truly saw on the honeymoon. Why is him killing the manager a reason for you to go back to him?

Similarly, the friendship between the 2 girls reached a point where but for some major personality changes, was irreparable. The fact that Kai was caught stealing shouldn't have been the catalyst for Paula to repent and rekindle her friendship with Olivia.

The one story that fits the theme you mentioned is Tanya and Belinda. I felt really sorry for Belinda and could see Tanya's 180 coming the moment she met that dude.

I think we'll watch the second season considering it's an anthology, but hope that the message is a little clearer.

I think looking for a clear message in White Lotus is misguided. It’s prestige drama (or dramedy). The point is that people are complex and we’re all compromised. Don’t expect good guys and bad guys and clear moral messages.

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For example, when Rachel embraces Shane and says she’ll learn to be happy, she’s doing what most people end up doing in life - taking the path of least resistance. If that doesn’t leave you feeling inspired, it’s because it’s not meant to.