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    'The White Lotus' travels to Sicily in season 2 — with meandering results

    This show lends itself naturally to being extended: It took place at a resort with guests — so why wouldn't you be able to do that again, with new characters in a new setting?
    by Linda Holmes Oct 28, 2022 4 minutes
    The second season of <em>The White Lotus</em> brings a new location and new guests — including two college buddies and their wives, Theo James and Meghann Fahy (left) as Cameron and Daphne Sullivan and Will Sharpe and Aubrey Plaza as Ethan and Harper Spiller.

    Second seasons can be complicated. But HBO's The White Lotus, which hauled in five Emmy awards in September for its first season, lends itself naturally to being extended. It took place at a resort with guests — why wouldn't you be able to do that again, exploring a new beautiful setting?

    And that's what Mike White, again credited as the only writer and the only director for the season, has done. (A note: HBO provided critics with five out of what will be seven episodes.)

    This story takes place at the White Lotus in Sicily. All the guests staying for a

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