Patrick Schwarzenegger Stands By ‘The White Lotus’ New Dark Theme Song Amid Fan Backlash

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The popular series “The White Lotus” has returned for another round on Sundays, leaving viewers eagerly devouring each fresh, intriguing episode as they become available weekly. However, some fans are expressing discontent because the show has replaced Season 2’s wildly viral theme song with a slower, darker one. Despite a section of the fan base being outraged by this change, Patrick Schwarzenegger, a member of Season 3’s outstanding cast, is vocal in his support for the new tune and creator Mike White’s daring decision to introduce such a significant shift.

During an interview on the Happy Sad Confused podcast, Patrick Schwarzenegger expressed his admiration for Mike’s creative decisions regarding the new theme song. He noted, “I’m amazed by what Mike accomplishes, he consistently pushes himself to reinvent everything.” The actor pointed out that the change in music is noticeable because the first season was so popular and the music was ubiquitous. However, with the second season, Mike made it distinctly different, which also proved to be a massive success.

The music theme of Season 2 offered a short dance party experience before diving into the self-absorbed antics in each episode, ultimately gaining massive popularity online. It was frequently remixed by renowned DJs worldwide and dominated social media trends. However, viewers seem less enthused about Season 3’s theme, featuring traditional Thai instruments (since it’s set in Thailand) and gradually building to its brief rhythmic drop. Schwarzenegger added:

During our conversation, he expressed a desire for something exceptionally distinct. He explained that the current season would be darker, richer, and more dramatic, delving into themes of death, religion. He wanted it to have a more brooding atmosphere. Upon hearing this initially, I was taken aback by its uniqueness. Over time, I’ve grown to appreciate it greatly, but make no mistake, it’s still quite different.

‘The White Lotus’ Season 3 Is Still a Hit

So far, two installments of Season 3 for the show The White Lotus have been aired, and things at the Thailand resort have already turned quite tumultuous. A star-studded cast including Walton Goggins, Parker Posey, Jason Isaacs, Aimee Lou Wood, Leslie Bibb, Michelle Monaghan, and Carrie Coon are part of this season, and it seems that each character is gradually revealing the questionable aspects of their personalities.

Regardless of its fresh, somber tune, Season 3 of The White Lotus continues to be a smashing success. The latest season boasts an impressive 96% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Likewise, audiences seem to share the same level of admiration with a 90% audience score. Once more, social media is buzzing with excitement as viewers discuss their theories about the characters’ hidden intentions and deepest secrets following each new episode.

It seems that “The White Lotus” effect has surfaced yet again! After seasons 1 and 2 were unveiled in Hawaii and Sicily, tourism significantly increased at those locations. Now, just two episodes into season 3 set in Thailand, it’s already sparking a surge of interest among tourists. It’s quite surprising how a show portraying tense and deceitful vacations could inspire thoughts like “That looks so peaceful and rejuvenating!

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2025-02-27 18:04