Los Angeles, California – The popular HBO series “The White Lotus” reached its peak viewership with the airing of the sixth episode of Season 3, drawing 4.2 million viewers on Sunday. This marked a new high for the show, thanks in part to a particularly shocking sex scene that caught the attention of viewers.
The episode, titled “Denials,” saw a 2.4% increase from the previous series high set by the Season 2 finale in December 2022, which had 4.1 million viewers. The anticipation is running high for the final two episodes of Season 3, airing on March 30 and April 6, as viewers are curious to see if the show can continue to attract a growing audience.
Season 3 of “The White Lotus” has been steadily gaining momentum, with each episode surpassing the previous one in terms of viewership. Despite not sharing specific data for all episodes, Warner Bros. Discovery has noted that Season 3 has been setting new records each week since its debut, surpassing the all-time viewership highs for the series.
According to WBD, Season 3 is currently pacing ahead of Season 2 by more than 5 million viewers at the same point in its run. Season 2 eventually reached a 90-day average of 15.5 million viewers, indicating that the current season is on track to surpass its predecessor in terms of overall viewership.
Fans of the show can find more insights into the latest episode by checking out interviews with Season 3 star Sam Nivola, who shared details about the controversial sex scene that has sparked conversation among viewers. The success of “The White Lotus” continues to grow, attracting new viewers and keeping existing fans engaged with its compelling storytelling and provocative themes.