Acclaimed US drama confirmed to return for series three after 10 MILLION people tuned in to each episode

FANS are delighted that Sky has confirmed the return of a critically acclaimed satirical US drama for series after it drew 10 million viewers per episode in its last series.

The White Lotus was one of the most successful shows of 2022 and viewers can't wait to watch series three.

Mike White’s acclaimed anthology series began in Hawaii and moved to Sicily for season two, but series three will be based on an exclusive Thai resort.

It was a satirical drama that gripped viewers for his dark portrayal of wealthy holidaymakers whose lives are turned upside down with murderous consequences.

Its first series, which aired in July 2021 and was set in Hawaii, won 10 out of 20 Emmy nominations across 13 categories.

Mike told People: "In the first season, we highlighted money, and then the second season was sex.

"I think the third season would be maybe a kind of satirical and funny look at death in Eastern religion and spirituality—it feels like it could be a rich tapestry to do another round at White Lotus."

Viewers are in for a thrilling adventure if it is anything like the last two series.

Teasing the film, the strapline is "What happens in Thailand, stays in Thailand."

The trailer features a monk who says: "Everyone runs from pain towards pleasure, but they get there only to find more pain."

The latest season was filmed in several locations across Bangkok, Phuket and Ko Samui. 

The trailer shows scenes of tranquillity juxtaposed with violence, as a masked man with a gun appears and someone falls off a boat.

Viewers can look forward to all this action as we follow the guests' lives at the hotel.

In the series, we'll meet the main character Timothy Ratliff, played by Jason Isaacs, better known as Lucius Malfoy in Harry Potter. Timothy is on holiday with his family. Parker Posey plays his wife Victoria, and his three kids are Piper (Sarah Catherine Hook), Lochlan (Sam Nivola), and Saxon (Patrick Schwarzenegger).

Michelle Monaghan plays Jaclyn, who is on a girls’ trip with Kate played by Leslie Bibb and Laurie played by Carrie Coon.

Then there's free-spirited traveller Chelsea played by Aimee Lou Wood from Sex Education and her boyfriend, Rick Hatchett (Walton Goggins).

"Gluten-free rice and coconut balls? What are we at, a f---ing fat farm?" Rick says in the trailer.

Lek Patravadi is Sritala who owns The White Lotus and is the visionary behind its wellness programme.

Natasha Rothwell is the only returning cast member who plays Belinda, the former spa manager at The White Lotus in Hawaii.

Lalisa Manobal plays Mook, one of the health mentors for guests staying at The White Lotus.

Dom Hetrakul, and Tayme Thapthimthong also join the cast.

The White Lotus is on Sky Atlantic on Monday, 17 February on Sky and streaming service NOW.