"Departures" is the sixth and final episode of the first season of the American black comedy drama anthology television series The White Lotus.
The season is set on Maui, and follows two couples, the Pattons and the Mossbachers, along with a woman named Tanya, as they each have different conflicts during their stay.
According to Nielsen Media Research, the episode was seen by an estimated 0.850 million household viewers and gained a 0.2 ratings share among adults aged 18–49.
On their last day at the White Lotus, Quinn (Fred Hechinger) tells his family that he plans to stay, intending to join the local paddlers.
Mark (Steve Zahn) and Nicole (Connie Britton) decline his request, especially as his education will be in jeopardy.
She confronts her over conspiring, but Paula deflects the accusations by claiming Olivia is as privileged as the rest of her family.
Realizing his job is over, Armond goes back to his office and decides to use the remainder of the drugs with Dillon (Lukas Gage).
In June 2021, HBO announced that the final episode of the season would be titled "Departures", and that it would be written and directed by series creator Mike White.
Club gave the episode an "A-" grade and wrote, "Well, our six-week-long cosplay as Detective David Mills is over.
The White Lotus has certainly leaned into that suggestion, with Alexandra Daddario's sad eyes and Shane Patton's trigger temper.
"[7] Alan Sepinwall of Rolling Stone wrote, "The story of this season of White Lotus was impeccably told, and didn't need a sequel.
And after a career spent mostly making arthouse fare, it's hard to blame White for wanting to take himself on another expensive trip — especially since we'll get to come along for the ride.
"[8] Amanda Whiting of Vulture gave the episode a perfect 5 star rating out of 5 and wrote, "Here is a television series that fulfills its promises.
Dark, hectic, and stirring, The White Lotus' season finale at last caught up to its frame story, which has been looming faintly over the action but never appeared to steer it.
"[10] Breeze Riley of Telltale TV gave the episode a 4 star rating out of 5 and wrote, "HBO plans to bring The White Lotus back as an anthology series with new guests and a new location, but this finale leaves you wondering how anyone could be convinced to watch more.