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The White Lotus is a series that has meticulous attention to detail. There is hardly anything that we see on the show that doesn't have an inner meaning or a foreshadowing.
Though these points are often overlooked because of the intrigue of watching the characters' lives, when noticed, these details make the show even more interesting to watch. Beyond the obvious plot points and the stellar performances of the actors, the show thrives on its subtle nuances.
They are the Easter eggs that reward eagle-eyed viewers.
7 hidden details in The White Lotus Season 3 you might have missed
1)Opening Credits of Sam Nivola
The White Lotus truly has some of the most intriguing hidden details. These might get overlooked while watching the series. One of the key hidden details that usually gets overlooked by many viewers is the opening credits of the show.
As we know, The White Lotus is one of the most binge-worthy shows. It is difficult to focus on the opening credits due to the excitement of watching the episode. However, if you look closely, during the opening credits where Sam Nivola’s name appears, the image depicts a man drowning next to the name.
Doesn't it remind you of the way Sam Nivola’s character, Lochlan’s hallucination? In the third season, Lochlan’s father meets a Buddhist monk. The monk gives his father a unique advice,
“you land back into the ocean. Become one again.”
After Lochlan almost dies by getting accidentally poisoned, he starts to have hallucinations. In the hallucination, he sees himself drowning. The White Lotus’s ability to give the viewers a foreshadowing of the episodes is truly one of a kind.
It is very rare to see small details of the episode portrayed through hidden details in the opening credits. This proves how intriguing the series is and explains why The White Lotus has become such a popular show.
2)Luxury
The White Lotus has shown the viewers a world of luxury that depicts glamour, along with subtlety at the same time. Though some of the outfits looked understandably expensive, some of the characters were more subtle about the type of luxury they adorned.
Did you know Patrick Schwarzenegger’s character, Saxon, wore a watch that costs $23,000? Keen-eyed viewers might have spotted this piece of luxury. However, many might have overlooked it. It was a Hublot Big Bang Unico Black Magic 44mm watch.
The watch is like a statement piece. This expensive watch subtly reinforces his position within the show's affluent world. It is a visual cue that speaks to Saxon’s privileged background.
While it is hard to keep track of all the jewelry and accessories that were worn by the characters as the plotline is too intriguing to get distracted, the addition of such a piece depicts The White Lotus’ attention to detail. It is a quiet marker of wealth that often gets overlooked, yet contributes enough to the overall picture of Saxon’s life.
3)Ke Huy Quan cameo
Though The White Lotus had many cameos throughout the seasons, the show's third season brought forth Ke Huy Quan in a cameo. Though many might not have noticed his presence, as he was not seen on camera, his voice was there.
In episode 2 of the third season, we can hear Ke Huy Quan’s voice clearly when Timothy Ratliff talks on his phone. Ke Huy Quan plays the role of Kenneth Nguyen. During their conversation, even though we are not able to see Ke Huy Quan’s face, his portrayal is resonating.
4)See no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil
The White Lotus seems to use numerous monkey symbols throughout the series. The series used over 140 monkey statues. Were you able to find all the 140 monkey statues that were present throughout the series?
One of the monkey symbolisms can be found in the episode where Lachlan, Piper, and Saxon are returning to the hotel. We see Piper wearing headphones, which symbolise the hear no evil. Then Lachlan is seen drinking from a bottle with the lid near his mouth, which symbolises the proverb "speak no evil".
Finally, Saxon is seen wearing sunglasses, which represent the "see no evil". It is a fun representation that can be seen in the series. The White Lotus has the ability to perfectly depict monkey symbolism that many of the viewers might not have noticed.
5)Chelsea’s snake bite
Foreshadowing in The White Lotus has been one of the most intriguing aspects of the show. Several moments represent the future plot points. One such incident is Chelsea’s snake bite. Though it is a subtle hint that might go unnoticed by the viewers.
However, in episode 2, we see Chelsea looking for a snake choker. The very next episode brings an incident that leaves her almost on the verge of death. When Chelsea and Rick go to watch the snake show, Rick’s sentiments take over.
Rick felt extremely sympathetic towards the caged reptiles, so he decided to help the snakes escape himself. He opened the snakes' cage doors and led them to freedom. However, Chelsea saw what Rick was doing when she arrived at the place.
However, before she could do anything, a venomous snake attacked her and bit her. She cried out in pain. She was taken to the hospital by the authorities of the snake show, and Rick followed, understanding what he had just done.
The foreshadowing of this incident with the snake choker is such a subtle and intelligent hinting that it makes the show truly a masterclass.
6)Yin and Yang
In the seventh episode of The White Lotus, we see Chelsie discuss her relationship dynamic with Rick with Saxon. She explains to him that on the first day they met, Rick had told her about his whole life story. She adds how it made her feel that they were meant to be together.
She tells him that she and Rick were yin and yang. Rick represented pain, and she represented hope. Eventually, one of them would win. At the end of episode 8, when Rick’s anger takes over and he kills his father, a bullet hits Chelsea in the chest, and she dies in Rick’s arms.
Later, Rick is also shot, and he falls into the pond with Chelsea. In this moment, their bodies floated in a manner that represented the yin and the yang. In the end, Rick’s pain won over Chelsea’s hope. This scene is truly poignant and resonated deeply with the viewers.
7)Aleksei’s snake tattoo
The White Lotus has done it again, and this time with Aleksei’s tattoo. Aleksei is shown to have a tattoo of a snake. Throughout the third season, we have seen various images that represent different things. For instance, monkeys and snakes as well.
Snakes are usually associated with evil and negative things. Similarly, when Aleksei’s tattoo is shown, many might not have noticed, but it was a foreshadowing of his connections with the world of evil. It is later revealed that he was associated with the robbery.
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