Mike White’s drama pioneered a particular strand of anti-wealth grotesque satire. But, wonders Fiona Sturges, was this week’s moment of illicit brotherly love a step too far?
A new incest storyline in the third season of "The White Lotus" is examined, questioning if it's a sign of the show running out of ideas. The storyline involves brothers Lochlan and Saxon, and the piece discusses the shock value and precedents of incest in other popular series, including Ryan Murphy's "Monsters," "True Detective," and "Gossip Girl." The author notes that the incest storyline has been hinted at throughout the season, and questions whether it is a plot device to maintain tension. The author criticizes this season as sluggish and predictable.
