The White Lotus critiques white privilege while sidelining local cultures. In Hawaii, Hawaiian characters serve only as tools to reveal white protagonists' struggles, including a notably offensive portrayal of Lani.
The show's point of using local marginalized figures as plot devices implies a problematic relationship with the themes it wishes to critique, undermining its social commentary.
Setting Season 3 in Thailand raises concerns about repeating similar mistakes of cultural insensitivity, where affluent western characters overshadow the inherent narratives of the local populace.
Creator Mark White's 'satire' often backfires, as the show's portrayal of imperialism fails to truly engage with the voices of the marginalized while spotlighting the very privilege it critiques.
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