“It Culminates In A Very Satisfying Way”: A “White Lotus” Producer Defended That Incest Scene — And I Truly Don’t Know What To Think

Warning: This post contains spoilers for Episode 5 of The White Lotus Season 3.

If you’re all caught up with The White Lotus, you’ll know there was a lot to process in Episode 5, from Sam Rockwell’s surprise appearance to that incest scene on the yacht…

Since the Season 3 premiere, it’s been clear that some seriously weird vibes have been brewing in the Ratliff family — particularly between the two brothers, Saxon (played by Patrick Schwarzenegger) and Lochlan (played by Sam Nivola). And so, after some suggestive glances and creepy conversations throughout the first four episodes, the tension between the bros culminated in Sunday’s installment with a kiss scene.

Whether it was a result of their drug taking or the encouragement of their fellow partyers, the moment between the Ratliff brothers certainly left viewers with questions — particularly when, upon a rewatch, you’ll notice that it’s Lochlan who goes in for a second kiss.

Needless to say, the whole thing is suuuper weird. And although The White Lotus is no stranger to a scandalous scene — please see last season’s “So you fuck your Uncle?” storyline — this is the first time the show has fully ventured into incest territory. So, as you’d expect, the reactions have been…a lot.

Giving viewers a taste of what’s to come for the Ratliffs, he added: “As the season wraps up, you’ll see the purpose of that story turn. The show goes there for a larger thematic idea. I love that family storyline, especially the brother story — and, it culminates in a very satisfying way.”

But, as with any White Lotus storyline, no matter how weird, there’s been no shortage of memes about the incest kiss — so much so that Patrick has even gotten involved.

I, for one, am so intrigued as to where the heck this season is taking us. And with only three episodes left to go, we’ve not got much longer to wait. In Mike White we trust!!!

You can watch the preview clip for Episode 6 here.