It follows the guests and employees of the fictional White Lotus resort chain whose stay is affected by their various psychosocial dysfunctions.

[4] From 2024 onwards, The White Lotus will no longer be eligible to compete in the limited series category at the Emmy Awards ceremonies and will move to the drama category.

[5] The second season received 12 nominations at the 2023 Primetime Emmy Awards across five categories and 11 nominations at the Primetime Creative Arts Emmy Awards across 10 categories.

The series was included in the American Film Institute Awards' top ten Programs of the Year list for 2021 and 2022.

Cristobal Tapia de Veer is the most nominated crew member for his work as a composer, including two Emmy wins.