The White Lotus is a satirical comedy-drama anthology series created by Mike White. The HBO series revolves around the guests and employees of the fictional White Lotus resort chain. It explores the dysfunctionality and secrets of both the employees and guests, which completely ruins what was supposed to be a relaxing vacation. The White Lotus stars Murray Bartlett, Alexandra Daddario, Sydney Sweeney, Jennifer Coolidge, F. Murray Abraham, Theo James, Aubrey Plaza, Leslie Bibb, Carrie Coon, and Walton Goggins. So, if you loved the scathing satire, hilarious comedy, and compelling characters in The White Lotus, here are some similar shows you should check out next.
Nine Perfect Strangers (Hulu & Rent on Prime Video)
Nine Perfect Strangers is a mystery thriller drama series created by David E. Kelley. Based on the 2018 novel of the same name by Liane Moriarty, the Hulu series revolves around nine strangers from different backgrounds as they attend a wellness retreat but soon find themselves in danger because of the retreat’s director, who is hiding many secrets. Nine Perfect Stranger stars Nicole Kidman, Melissa McCarthy, Michael Shannon, Luke Evans, Asher Keddie, Samara Weaving, Melvin Gregg, Tiffany Boone, Manny Jacinto, Grace Van Patten, Zoe Terakes, Regina Hall, and Bobby Cannavale.
Kevin Can F**k Himself (Netflix, AMC+ & Rent on Prime Video)
Kevin Can F**k Himself is a dark comedy series created by Valerie Armstrong. The AMC series follows Allison, a regular housewife who suddenly begins to realize that her life has no meaning and her husband is an arrogant buffoon. Kevin Can F**k Himself stars Annie Murphy, Mary Hollis Inboden, Eric Petersen, Alex Bonifer, Raymond Lee, Brian Howe, and Candice Coke.
Big Little Lies (Max & Rent on Prime Video)
Big Little Lies is a dark comedy mystery drama series created by David E. Kelley. Based on the 2014 novel of the same name by Liane Moriarty, the HBO series is set in an idyllic small town in Monterey, California, and it revolves around a trio of wealthy young women whose lives are completely upended because of a murder. Big Little Lies stars Reese Witherspoon, Nicole Kidman, Shailene Woodley, Alexander Skarsgård, Adam Scott, Zoë Kravitz, James Tupper, Jeffrey Nordling, Laura Dern, Iain Armitage, Kathryn Newton, and Meryl Streep.
Search Party (Max & Rent on Prime Video)
Search Party is a dark comedy series created by Sarah-Violet Bliss, Charles Rogers, and Michael Showalter. The TBS and later HBO Max series follows a group of egotistical and arrogant friends as they get embroiled in a dangerous mystery when one of their friends suddenly disappears. Search Party stars Alia Shawkat, John Reynolds, John Early, Meredith Hagner, and Brandon Micheal Hall.
Party Down (Starz & Prime Video Add-On)
Party Down is a comedy series created by John Enbom, Rob Thomas, Dan Etheridge, and Paul Rudd. The Starz series follows a group of aspiring actors and writers working as caterers in Los Angeles while trying to make it in Hollywood. Party Down stars Adam Scott, Lizzy Caplan, Ken Marino, Jane Lynch, Ryan Hansen, Martin Starr, and Jennifer Coolidge.
Succession (Max & Rent on Prime Video)
Succession is a satirical dark comedy-drama series created by Jesse Armstrong. The HBO series follows the extremely wealthy Roy family, who own and operate the global media conglomerate Waystar RoyCo. When the patriarch of the family, Logan Roy, decides to step down from the CEO position, the CEO siblings try to plot their way to the top. Succession stars Brian Cox, Jeremy Strong, Sarah Snook, Alan Ruck, Matthew Macfadyen, Kieran Culkin, and Natalie Gold. While Succession isn’t exactly a satire about the rich like The White Lotus, it has many similar scenes and symbolism.
Enlightened (Max & Rent on Prime Video)
Enlightened is a comedy-drama series created by Mike White and Laura Dern. The HBO series follows Amy Jellicoe, a middle-aged self-destructive woman who decides to lead an enlightened life after a mental breakdown at work, but she finds it difficult to readjust to her day-to-day life after coming back from treatment. Enlightened stars Laura Dern, Luke Wilson, Diane Ladd, Sarah Burns, and Timm Sharp.
BEEF (Netflix)
BEEF is a psychological dark comedy-drama anthology series created by Lee Sung Jin. The first season of the Netflix series follows two strangers who get obsessed with destroying each other’s lives after a simple road rage incident. BEEF stars Steven Yeun, Ali Wong, Joseph Lee, Young Mazino, David Choe, and Patti Yasutake.
UnREAL (Netflix, Tubi & Rent on Prime Video)
UnREAL is a drama series created by Marti Noxon and Sarah Gertrude Shapiro. Based on Shapiro’s award-winning independent short film Sequin Raze, the Lifetime and later Hulu series follows Rachel Goldberg, a producer at a popular dating show where she must manipulate the contestants to create peak drama. UnREAL stars Shirl Appleby, Craig Bierko, Freddie Stroma, Jeffrey Bowyer-Chapman, Johanna Brady, Aline Elasmar, Nathalie Kelley, Josh Kelly, Ashley Scott, Breeda Wool, and Constance Zimmer.
Arrested Development (Netflix & Rent on Prime Video)
Arrested Development is a satirical dark comedy series created by Mitchell Hurwitz. The Fox and later Netflix series follows the Bluth family, who had everything from a successful business to immense wealth. Still, after the family’s patriarch gets convicted of fraud, they lose everything. It’s up to Michael Bluth to get the business back up and take care of his eccentric mother and siblings. Arrested Development stars Jason Bateman, Portia de Rossi, Will Arnett, Michael Cera, Alia Shawkat, Tony Hale, David Cross, Jeffrey Tambor, and Jessica Walter.