White Lotus Fans React to Patrick Schwarzenegger's Controversial Nude Scene

The premiere of HBO's The White Lotus Season 3 has sparked controversy among fans due to a potentially incestuous storyline involving the Ratliff family, set in a luxury resort in Thailand. The episode introduces patriarch Timothy (Jason Isaacs) and his children, Saxon (Patrick Schwarzenegger), Piper (Sarah Catherine Hook), and Lochlan (Sam Nivola), who engage in uncomfortable conversations about their sexual awakenings and sleeping arrangements. Saxon's comments about his sister being 'pretty hot' and his nudity throughout the episode have drawn particular attention and criticism on social media. Critics suggest that Saxon's character embodies entitlement and a creepy dynamic with his siblings, designed to provoke discomfort. Patrick Schwarzenegger expressed his excitement about joining the cast after his family encouraged him to pursue the role, culminating in an emotional reveal during a family dinner. The show continues its trend of exploring themes of wealth and dysfunctional family dynamics, now with a focus on the characters' morally questionable behaviors.