‘The White Lotus’ Season 4 Officially Lets One Star Go Completely Off-Script [Exclusive]

HBO has had a wildly successful year so far in 2026, with shows like The Pitt and DTF St. Louis doing well at the Emmys. HBO has also invested heavily in the fantasy genre with Game of Thrones spin-offs like A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms and House of the Dragon, both of which are set to return in the next two years with new seasons. The platform has become a staple in the last 25 years for being the go-to home of prestige television, which is arguably what it’s best known for. When it comes to shows with a high production value, one of the first to come to mind is The White Lotus, which is written and directed solely by Mike White.