‘The White Lotus’ Hits Collection Excessive Viewership With Stunning Intercourse Scene

Sunday’s episode of “The White Lotus” dropped jaws and introduced in eyes.

Between linear airings on the HBO cable channel and streams on HBO Max, Episode 5 of the anthology sequence’ second season was considered by 2.3 million folks — greater than any earlier episode of the sequence — in its first night time. Earlier than this, the sequence excessive belonged to the Season 1 finale, which introduced in 1.9 million viewers when it debuted final August.

This additionally marks a 28% leap in viewership from Episode 4. Viewership of Season 2 has elevated with each episode because it premiered with 1.5 million viewers.

It’s not shocking that Episode 5 acquired a lot traction, because it immediately set social media ablaze because of a surprising intercourse scene in its last minutes. (For spoilers, and to learn sequence creator Mike White’s concepts in regards to the scene, learn Selection‘s unique interview right here.)

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