Bill and Joanna get together to talk about the Season 2 premiere of 'The White Lotus' on HBO. They begin their conversation by examining the show's evolution from limited series to Emmy-winning juggernaut heading into its second season while also shining a light on director Mike White's stylistic contributions. They then dive into the show's character dynamics, talk about the effectiveness of releasing a series in a weekly format vs. an all-at-once binge, and debate why 'The White Lotus' is so special.(7:02) Finally, they rank their favorite subplots, appreciate Aubrey Plaza's impeccable performance as Harper Spiller, and break down the pivotal scenes from the episode.(28:49) Hosts: Bill Simmons and Joanna Robinson Associate Producers: Isaiah Blakely and Chris Sutton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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