The White Lotus - Ensemble Acting Analysis

[@timpayne1983]

It was so easy to dismiss Daphne in the first few episodes but Meghan Fahy brings so much depth to the character from just the smallest movements of her face and eyes...when she finds out about Harper and Cam's tryst...she goes through about 10 emotions in 5 seconds with such subtlety. A masterpiece of underacting.

[@ChrisKarell]

My fave scene aswell…the way she loses that smile is 10/10 acting

[@sammyreider954]

She quickly became my favorite character of the show

[@elen.a.a.a]

said it better than i ever could. i love her and her character

[@nickasbury]

I’m so

[@jonathanleano1863]

Those few seconds of face acting were incredible

[@modestestmouse4820]

The entire cast was impeccable in season 2. It's so hard to pick standout moments because you could analyse the acting in basically any scene and come away with tons of insight about the character

[@xxxmochibaby]

Same with season 1

[@Frothy_Mead]

3:31 5:15 6:16 6:18 6:27 6:49 7:28 7:32 7:40 7:50

[@Frothy_Mead]

My phone typed this while in my pocket. Lol

[@stephb7872]

I feel like Portia's knowing something bad was happening and slowly piecing it all together and then trying to hide it from the "nephew" was amazing I felt so uncomfortable for her in the last scene in the car.

[@vluri258]

I think it's because its realistic, exactly what would happen in a situation like that

[@shmalts1]

The standout moment of the season was Daphne’s reaction to Ethan

[@tijan8948]

☝🏾

[@Smoto3344]

I agree 100%!!! That scene is still haunting me

[@oneill40]

White Lotus is at the pinnacle of television drama. This was a great analysis.

[@Johannastairwellstudio]

Agreed

[@gsolier4437]

Exactly

[@kristinaant6239]

Succession

[@gabiocampos]

@@kristinaant6239is succession drama?

[@kristinaant6239]

@@gabiocampos yes it's always winning Best Drama at awards shows. White Lotus has much more comedy

[@mbanerjee5889]

Daphne was my favorite of the season. Another moment I liked was her expression when she "accidentally" showed a picture of her kids to Harper.

[@clarinaketia8948]

I completely agree! She's definitely my favorite character this season. I was pleasantly surprised by her character, and she truly stands out as one of the best in the show.

[@kyndolled]

And Harper didn’t get it 😂😂. That kid was clearly the trainers…I was like 😮😮😮 when I saw it lol. I just finished the series completely yesterday. Can’t wait for the third season

[@jl789nz]

@@kyndolled Ohhhh that's what that was about. I feel silly for not figuring that out.

[@kyndolled]

@@jl789nz don’t feel silly! she’s fr the best character imo. And it’s not like her husband would ever suspect..she also is blonde with blue eyes . very nice element added

[@AlexLopez-hn5ru]

​@@kyndolled I thought the trainer was simply a metaphor for a child. She did tell Harper, "So what I'm saying is: get a trainer", but really she meant, "have a child", that way the relationship is forced to remain connected.

[@erazemmartinjak7965]

This was my first time seeing (or at least noticing) Meghann Fahy, and her performance kept making me think: "Why have I never seen her before?" The subtleties and complexities of her performance are beautiful, she's absolutely convincing.

[@meenaakthar]

She was in this awesome sorta CW-y show called The Bold Type!

[@erazemmartinjak7965]

@@meenaakthar Thanks, I’ll check it out

[@Whippets]

@@erazemmartinjak7965 Yes, she's better than the show The Bold Type yet works well with what she's given ... White Lotus really allowed her to stretch her legs, so to speak.

[@sadie513]

​@@meenaaktharI thought she didn't have the best storylines on The Bold Type but she was still the best actress of the three. So happy she's nominated for an Emmy.

[@colinhiggins9501]

Cameron's expression of clear contempt and frustration when Daphne calls him over to speak to their kids was also incredible- just to go through those emotions to immediately pivoting to the excited and doting father role is amazing acting!

[@Δ-Δ-Δ-Δ]

Their marriage is not gonna be a happy one. Cameron feels like Daphne doesn't respect him enough, Daphne has to cheat on him behind his back to make it hurt. They're terribly toxic and f*cked up.

[@shelbyandblush]

Yes, absolutely this! The script was sprung to life because of how intuitive the actors were with their characters. The body language acting was next level. So many tiny moments that propelled the plot forward and invested the audience. Fantastic video ♡

[@sebbvell3426]

The entire ensemble deserves 1 hour standing ovation.

[@zbitykieliszek9358]

please never stop making videos about white lotus. they're amazing

[@danielaf1487]

Re the trembling of Sabrina Impacciatore's lips, I honestly wonder how actors have such complete mastery of their faces and their expressions. I know it's literally their jobs and they probably spend years perfecting these abilities, but still. I'm in admiration!

[@MelangeToastCrunch]

It’s less about precisely manipulating facial expressions and more about accurately conveying/simulating the given emotion. Which is often done by mapping/substituting personal experiences to those of their character. E.g. Thinking about one’s own dream job when a character is doing so.

[@benjamingentile1660]

7:07 I also love how a clever costume choice shows what a character is thinking in this show. Here Portia is wearing an Audrey Hepburn shirt in the scene where Albi explains his disagreement with “traditional” male and female dynamics as they are shown in The Godfather. Her wearing that shirt, with an old Hollywood icon shows a connection with this more traditional dynamic in how strong, assertive men are attractive to her-which we see play out latter in the show.

[@Aaron-kj8dv]

I also thought the sex scenes were telling where Jack throws her on the bed and pins her arms down and Albi is getting his D sucked. One is super aggressive and the other is possibly the most passive sex act a man can be a part of.

[@gregutz4284]

Solid.

[@draugno7]

She also wears The Godfather shirt in some of the later episodes while talking to Tanya

[@ginao6810]

Or the first shots of Daphne and Cameron v Ethan and Harper. E + H are dressed in completely different ways; he’s dressed, young, miss-matched, disheveled but cool. She’s dressed from an older time, clean tailored lines, pressed and polished. Both look styles, but their styles don’t coordinate. C + D look straight out of a catalogue. They don’t look matchy-matchy, but they could have brought all their cloths and accessories from the same designer. At first this reads like C+D are on the same page, while E+H are not. But maybe it means that E+H allow each other to be themselves, while C+D feel the need to sacrifice their own tastes to conform to expectations. The more I watched, the more I felt like Harper was insecure with the new money, and bought a whole wardrobe for this trip, because the clothes never feel like her, especially at the start. While Ethan is still wearing the same t shirts and jeans he had before he made money. The other two probably already had a rich person’s vacation wardrobe at the ready, but of course topped it off with some pieces of from the latest seasons.

[@unfiltered8682]

Daphne had the best moment but Harper was the best performance

[@a.j.1819]

Does anyone else think the actor who played Jack was also really good? Super natural. He felt like a real guy. Especially if you've seen British reality TV LOL. Straight out of Love Island.

[@tijan8948]

Yes and when his character went dark his eyes seemed to be black holes

[@denniswijker7162]

Yeah! I'm really curious to see how the actor is in real life. His drunkenly shout-singing footbal songs was way too recognizable for anyone who's ever had to deal with british tourists 😂

[@secretsoftheuniverse4554]

The entire cast did an amazing job, but Valentina really stood out for me. The repression and conflicting emotions she feels in every scene is palpable and was amazing to watch.

[@tijan8948]

yeah she was exceptionally vulnerable for an ostensibly powerful person

[@dulcespinelli]

Amazing video, proving why the cast won the SAG Award for best ensemble. The actors in this show are really phenomenal!!

[@lepetitenellie]

This season I noticed something involving actress Jennifer Coolidge. Mike White, likely wanting to give this phenomenal actress a grand send off, seemed to frame her in many scenes in beautiful tableau. It was a subtle shift from her early moments this season as big and brash as we joyously remember her, but as her sad storyline progressed, she was consistently framed on screen with pretty lighting, placement, angles, and music. From the moment of her true first conversation with Quentin, and the way he and the other men welcomed her and made her feel adored, Jennifer Coolidge looked radiant in her scenes compared to her more comedic blocking from prior episodes. At the end of the opera scene where she is seated between the curtains and the camera is tracking away from her slowly, created such loving sadness. I ached for her as she ached for Madame Butterfly. Jennifer Coolidge totally deserves these moments of beauty. I will miss her character so much!

[@katg3040]

This comment has brought a tear to my eye, beautifully put!

[@t221000]

I love Valentina the most. She conveyed so much emotion with just her face you could tell what she was thinking 🤔. All these actors were so good you could practically tell what they were thinking 🤔 and it actually made the experience of watching the show uncomfortable 🥴 at times because as an audience member I felt what they felt.

[@Whippets]

Have to agree with you, she's actually my favorite character and I loved her development throughout the season. Especially loved her scene feeding the kittens ... and the improvised Peppa Pig line. :)

[@t221000]

@@Whippets It’s amazing 🥲 that in both seasons so far the hotel 🏨 manager is a closeted gay person

[@Whippets]

@@t221000 Was the season 1 manager truly closeted though? I mean he didn't wear a sign that said "I'm gay!", but I never felt he discovered his gayness or actually tried to hide it. Whereas Valentina seemingly had long unacknowledged lesbian feelings awoken by Isabella and finally acted on with Mia.

[@t221000]

@@Whippets Well if he wasn’t hiding it then why was he so worried 😦 when Shane saw him having sex with his male employee?

[@Whippets]

@@t221000 1) Having sex with an subordinate employee; 2) He was clearly as high as a kite and the drugs were visible; 3) Shane was already going to lodge a number of complaints about his behavior; and 4) He was having sex in his office, on the grounds ... with the door unlocked (not a good look). I mean sure you might be right, but he did after all have no trouble propositioning a guest at the Hotel ... and not to be stereotypical or anything, he kind of had a look/manner about him. If the Hotel was concerned about having a gay manager, I don't think they would have hired him.

[@kckazcoll1]

I already liked this season of The White Lotus, but your analysis took my admiration of the performance by the actors to the next level. Thank you!

[@awkwardcupcake3395]

I was so happy to see Meghan Fahy in the season premiere. I was a fan of the sitcom The Bold Type and was glad she was getting more "elevated" work, not expecting her character to be one of the most interesting case studies in the show. She did such a great job and I'm thrilled she's getting the attention she deserves!

[@monquiquiiii]

Couldn’t agree more! She is so amazing and talented!! Absolutely loved her as Sutton, Daphne, and every other role of hers

[@tangilizer]

Overall for me Harper was the most electric character but I have to commend Fahy because she delivered that arc of peeling back layers so wonderfully and turned Daphne from a vapid character you would never remember to someone you think about long after the show ends, truly masterful

[@ethanhawkins3391]

I am GLUED to the screen when you post about White Lotus. You do an excellent job at highlighting the nuance performances of the cast and the subtleties the direction/dialogue. My appreciation for this show grows further with each new video!

[@TigerLily61811]

They were all fantastic, but Daphne was definitely my favorite. All the characters are telling us a deeper story in their reactions, yet Meghan Fahy has two roles to play at once. She is playing Daphne, yet Daphne herself is also expertly playing the well seasoned role of "carefree, bullet-proof happy housewife". Fahy masterfully lands both roles so authentically. There are so many amazing subtle moments with Happy Housewife Daphne that cue something deeper and make you wonder what's going on with her. Is she for real? is she a sociopath? is she just a fantastic actress? One of my favorite things about the Daphne character and the way Fahy played her and White wrote her is if you watch closely, see how many times she talks about death and murder ... but she does it in this friendly chatty flippant way that you don't even really notice the first time around.

[@alnsubuga]

Your last point is really interesting as I hadn’t noticed that. I wonder if that will come back in season 3 somehow?

[@cloudbloom]

Shoutout to Michael Imperioli for his acting chops, it would be really hard to do what he did in White Lotus. Chrissy has still got it👌

[@hughmungus1809]

I love how the directors essentially faked us out with the two guys fighting in the ocean, making it seem like it would be one of them dying and floating to shore

[@dr1kk3r]

I've never realized how Valentina's lower lip was trembling in such moments, and all the other small, but not small, details. This video blew my mind and makes me love this show even more. Thank you!

[@TJ-fu5kr]

I remember catching Daphne's subtle reaction when cameron said he'd go upstairs with Harper. Great acting

[@HollowRhyme]

Daphne’s performance was so good, even from the first episode, I kept my eye on her because she intrigued me.

[@wyfywyfe]

This was a phenomenal analysis on acting!! Amazing job!

[@jackgutman4822]

Appreciate your consistent and insightful videos!! Keep it up!

[@Unshaded175]

Season 2 aged like a fine wine in my head, getting better every time think about it of watch some of your videos on it

[@kristenvanschie6174]

Meghann Fahy just blew me away.

[@Andy-mh8sw]

Me too

[@monquiquiiii]

So glad she is getting the recognition she deserves! she is incredibly talented

[@tiamzy]

But all the acting awards went to Jennifer Coolidge for basically playing herself which is a shame when you have all the other outstanding actors in the show. 😅

[@sadie513]

The thing with awards is sometimes they hand it out as lifetime achievements. Coolidge has been in the business for such a long time so it's like the whole industry she's finally given a role worth something. She's still definitely the frontrunner but I personally would prefer Fahy to win it.

[@Luke101]

The White Lotus is a masterclass in Show-Don’t-Tell

[@veenusandhu88]

I have to point out that actors very rarely think about the microexpressions and subtleties of their performance. Most often they're invested in what they are trying to achieve as the character which brings about an emotional response which brings out the physical behaviours that you are commenting on here.

[@williambrookings722]

Yes, to consciously try to make those movements would make them appear false and exaggerated

[@rexibhazoboa7097]

@@williambrookings722 I must say that some do consciously make those movements. Depending on their skill, it can work or look forced. Alot of work other than connecting with the character goes in

[@kennedyc123]

You're my favourite youtuber. phenominal as ever !

[@JustanObservation]

Thanks Kennedy!!

[@ge8066]

Just did a rewatch and Meghan F's reaction shot on the beach is possibly one of the best performances of all time.

[@prestely]

Great video, as always! You should be teaching acting! I love how much time you're taking with breaking down the many layers of this show, and the minutia of your analysis.

[@MarieJayneOGstrain]

One of my favourite nuances acting moments is in the first episode when Dominic is on the phone with his ex-wife and as the camera slowly pans in, you can hear her fall apart into anger and heartbreak while he listens, his deadpan expression fading onto what seems like a faint smile. So eerie

[@piallama5971]

Daphne for me gave the best performance and i could base that solely on her close up.... phenomenal. I also loved Valentina's vulnerability.

[@vangosito]

Amazing breakdown! It's awesome to have all of these details compiled to show how good a job the actors were doing

[@vintage1520]

I feel they all did amazing, but Aubrey and the guy who played Ethan did such a great job... I would have to say Aubrey Plaza, I hope She gets an Emmy for this job, she was amazing.

[@Bandpractices]

And... Beatrice Granno brings me to tears with her expressions and singing on the piano. Just a wonderful show.

[@egem8u]

the way this video perfectly encapsulates my thoughts about this show is mind-blowing. he articulates his thoughts so well and verbalizes them in an equal manner. the entire execution is flawless, its a shame the “likes”/engagement isn’t up to par

[@vibes_in_sketches]

this is one of the best analysis I've ever watched! You just won a new sub

[@user-fb4sb1zi8g]

Amazing cast! I’ve gotten into acting and the small nuances and cadence of voices and body language are such a creative process with acting and they’re all so good at it. So many ways to interpret your lines and a scene and a really good, smart actor knows what to do and can do it even in multiple ways with tiny changes.

[@newguy5761]

This was an awesome video & great analysis. However I felt that Portia's reactions to Albie suggested that she was genuinely attracted to him, but that he was too timid/too much of a white knight to keep her interested. For example when he kisses her, the context shows that she actually was interested in hanging out more, but that the way he asked to kiss her, and then left to his room immediately after, was a turn off to her. Specifically, Portia had just finished telling Albie about Tanya's tragic backstory, so when Albie asked to kiss her at that moment it was super awkward. And Portia confiding in Albie shows she would have wanted to keep hanging out, and maybe they could have kissed at a more natural juncture after getting to talk more, if he had just asked to go into her room. Portia says this to him the next day, and she also says to Tanya that Albie "didn't get her heartrate up enough" at another point, showing she would have been interested in Albie if he didn't fumble the bag.

[@lexusmorgan8847]

Well done video. These micro expressions were played so well by the actors, whether they were fully conscious of it or not.

[@rchs3685]

Your video essays are always incredible!!

[@aliabradley2010]

I would be curious to hear part two of this video, discussing the nuanced performances from another major side plot of the show, "The gays" side plot. Such as; the subtle change in dynamic in Tayna and Greg's relationship, how Tayna "happened" to run into a group of wealthy, socialite gay men, how Portia's situation gets creepier and creepier, and the scenes on the yacht, any of them. This show is amazing, and the possibilities for character/actor performance analysis are endless, but I particularly enjoyed that side plot for the exact reasons you argue in this video, which I definitely enjoyed :).

[@slimyelow]

These are really excellent observations. I kept on wondering why I liked season 2 just a tiny bit more even though the score wasn't nearly as captivating.

[@jessicalauren3845]

Harper was my favourite character of this season, such a complex and dynamic role. Followed by sweetheart Albi.. hard not to have a crush on him.

[@rafaelgentil812]

It was nice to watch this video and remembering who perfect this season was

[@OfficialSpencer]

Who knew this season would’ve been just as better than the first acting wise… truly this cast deserves all the Emmys 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@Aaron-kj8dv]

I'd like to see a video on how they did a bait and switch with Albi where they made him out like he was going to be a white knight and Portia seemed like she was going to lead Albi on instead they both ended up being pretty flawed, but okay people. Also audience perception because it's wild how people still criticize Albi for being a "good guy" but Valentina did all of trademarks of the manipulative good guy and you never hear a word about it. I think it's because from the beginning he was set into that role and when he ended up being a dorky college student people couldn't change their perception, it was already set in stone.

[@t221000]

There’s already a video on this channel about How Albie is creepy around women. You’re right to point out that Valentina was also abusive towards Her employee because she was attracted to the woman and then she gave Mia a job because they had sex and fired a guy who was there for years

[@semajbmorrow5645]

Harper is my girlllll. But this cast was so real I felt like I was intruding

[@Bandpractices]

I love your show so much 🌟🌟🌟🌟. So insightful and brilliant . I love the Italian actors in White Lotus !! The show Trust also has a wonderful cast and the Italians are the best part of the show ❤️. Is it possible to do a show on them too? Everyone is so great on these shows. Thank you so much for the knowledge and depth you give to understanding them and writing! 🍕🍕🍕🍕🍕 Five pizza slices hahaha.

[@fellijnh]

I would absolutely love to see some kind of analysis on Trust!!!

[@FromPolandWithROAAAAR]

The cast was awesome, intrigue, eye-catching and their acting? Top level! Whole show was an unique experience.

[@coreymach_]

The acting is top tier! Really well done by all.

[@sujalbageriya2619]

Another great video, so glad that you made so many videos about White Lotus, certainly helped me to understand it a heck of a lot better. Are you going to cover Last of Us, now that season 1 has ended?

[@JustanObservation]

Yes, I’ll start working on it next week

[@TeamCat1128]

I’d love to see Will Sharp in so many future shows. He’s cute, yet sexy at the same time.

[@user-js4mt1nr2y]

Yes it's amazing how they were able to visualy portrait all these different levels of feelings and that's a combo script, the director in charge of the filming and the actors. But I feel Harper showed mostly distaste in such an obvious/grandiose way that I couldn't believe that the rest of them got fooled by her fake smile. It was for me too extreme and didn't sold me how her fakeness was supposed to be believable for the other couple. I felt very uncomfortable watching it let alone if I would be in her presence. The stories are intreguing especially the given context of the power dynamics interpersonal as societal but we can see that in many movies and series as its a tale as old as time. It's defenatly the visualisation of these complex feelings people struggle with that absolutely captures us. It is amazingly well done. It made me cry a few times as it felt so emotionally penetrating. The moment of Daphne just shown in this fragment here 14:54 made me tear up again even tho we don't feel very much connected to these characters as we see mostly toxity from them, hance not forming a very empathic connection for the characters, it's that human moment of that pain in that we can not hide away from. So powerfully done.

[@ryann6585]

In my opinion, The White Lotus season 2 is the best season of television of modern times.

[@anaszahoor4628]

Last time i saw this perfect cast ensemble was in "August Osage County" movie

[@Steve-ku8wk]

I will watch this series five times or more to enjoy and pick up all the acting subtleties. I also thought it was great how Adam Demarco grew Albies character over the span of the full series.

[@EmmaReid-kp1cu]

I think Imperioli for drama and Coolidge for her comedic acting were the best.

[@antsteradams]

Tough question as they were all really good, but if I have to choose one, I'd say Meghann Fahy because it must be hard to get the nuance of that situation exactly right.

[@thompsonnoel]

If you have Asperger's this show is a minefield of incomprehension

[@lilovs9952]

Why do you say that?

[@damsel5755]

I really can’t pick one, the entire cast was amazing in this.

[@laurie8857]

Re. Aubrey processing seeing Cameron undress.. Aubrey herself described it as her character being confused, not being sure if Cameron is being inappropriate, or if she is being too frigid. This is in line with describing herself as a buzzkill, which she feels bad about. I don't think it's lust at all. Her eyes flicking to his shorts is still her thinking about what just happened. There are multiple instances of her character perceiving men as predatory, and Cam is predatory.

[@laurie8857]

As someone who has experienced SA, I also read Cameron here as testing and pushing the boundaries with Harper. The actor fir Cam described him as a psychopath.. and psychopaths MO is using social norms to their advantage. He did something that could be innocent, so it throws off her ability to act in the moment.

[@a.j.1819]

​@@laurie8857 That scene of Cam grabbing her leg under the dinner table almost made me physically ill. Like... it wasn't flirty, or excitingly forbidden. It really just felt predatory.

[@laurie8857]

@@a.j.1819 100!

[@morighani]

i think it was connected to the conversation they had just had about her being an advocate for employee claims and him being at the opposite end of that, likely the kind of boss and workplace Harper would go against. He exposed himself “innocently” yet clearly intentionally. Harper was too confused or intimidated to say anything about it. That was his way of dominating her and shitting on her work. He made the one person who has the knowledge, personality, and experience to call him out be silent and put up with his advances.

[@laurie8857]

@@morighani oh my gosh yes! An extra layer of bastard!

[@weasternperson5924]

Great video! I love to watch your videos so much. I do have a partial disagreement, though. I think whenever Valentina trembles her lip it’s done sort of out of fear. To me, Valentina does not share what her sexuality is with ANYONE. So, when Mia comes to her and says what she says so directly, Valentina is in shock. Mia has just seen directly through Valentina to a very vulnerable part of her. This part of Valentina is very secret and fragile to herself, hence the lip tremble when Mia pierces right through her to it. Or maybe it’s a mix of both excitement and fear! :)

[@JustanObservation]

Good point!

[@dave1T]

Hey @justanobservation. Another great video I'm glad you have made. Enjoyed this as well among others. But please something that I feel now one is paying attention is JACK and the relationship dynamic with Portia. I feel its even more important as this is a conversation that is in the social discourse today. The nice guy vs bad boy dynamic. You have covered Albie. Would appreciate you cover Jack even if he's a minor character. I'm really eager to hear your thoughts.

[@ohnoourtableitsbroken6527]

All the actors were amazing, hands down. But I personally enjoyed Lucia and Tanya as characters the most, I think they drove the story the most and were super entertaining.

[@briellevalyntin3233]

8 years of hotel hospitality under my belt… he friggin NAILED it.

[@Smoto3344]

I will remember Season 2 of White Lotus just based on Daphne's reaction to Ethan telling her his suspicion about Harper and Cameron. So real and pure. Beautiful! The actress did such a great job!

[@DeepakShakyaaa]

Must say, you have done brilliant work yet again. thank you for your help brother

[@yoppoful]

the throat thing that Aubrey did is insane acting skills by the way.

[@SocialBobcat]

5:02 man the things you miss if you're only half paying attention to a show that's on, looking at your phone or whatnot. Good eye on the details!

[@bloodrayneg]

I really appreciate your observations. Subtle acting can be so overlooked with all the focus on blockbusters and fast food series ^^

[@slimyelow]

I just noticed that Valentina is wearing a tiny golden V pin on her shirt collar.

[@Jennifer-qk1fb]

I was most impressed by haley's performance with portia -- it was so convincing

[@aksharabhat115]

I feel like her (Aubrey plaza) breaths and slow storytelling when Ethan is trying to get her to tell the truth is her way of buying time to think of a story.

[@anahmerifield4774]

I LOVE YOUR VIDEOS! Been loving the White Lotus content!! You're great at analyzing it!

[@ryansanteful]

wow the details you've pointed out

[@Bandpractices]

Micheal Imperiolis eye acting !! He's so great 🍕🍕🍕🍕🍕

[@jackgutman4822]

That scene between him and Bert at the dinner table where he says he is the way he is because of him was brilliant, one of my favorite scenes of the entire show.

[@Bandpractices]

@@jackgutman4822 yes!!!

[@juliaaxoxo94]

Ugh love your videos! Feels like I’m back in film class 🥹

[@KarinWijtkamp]

This show is really outstanding and so perfectly performed by all the (co) actors 👏. Already sorry that I finished the last episode of season 2 yesterday.

[@zenoofcaledonia2439]

My favourite bit was the way the woman seduced the manageress into getting to play piano. She was so seductive and persuasive in her Italian and expressions.

[@joestar9519]

the scene where the di grasso family are about to leave to explore sicily just before they get into the car really stuck out to me …i think it’s when the father and grandfather saw albie talking to lucia cos he planned to bring her with …the father and grandfather both looked at the scene of them talking ,rolled they’re eyes ,sighed, and turned around at the same time …that acting really stuck out to me cos the actors really make you believe that they are father and son as the grandfathers mannerisms is shown buy his son as he rolled his eyes and turned away at the same time …it’s just so smart and crazy that actors can capture things that normally happen subconsciously

[@bronzeblues7795]

Fahy was absolutely masterful and made Daphne my fave character of the series.

[@daxxinh905]

Please do "All quiet on the western front"

[@longarmsgiraffe0955]

whoa. you're 100% right. I love this show and just finished the 2nd season and you're right. It's because of the reaction shots. Great show and great commentary on it! keep it up!

[@Whippets]

Who gave the best performance in Season 2? Ridiculously hard to answer when all the performances were so great. A friend asked me why he should watch The White Lotus, I said "Come for the beautiful scenery and ambiance but stay for the character development and standout performances. It's like a master class in acting, but if I were pressed to pick the character arc and performance I was most fascinated by, it would have to be Valentina's. From her interaction with the staff, through her relationship with Mia and Lucia to her first lesbian tryst she was magnificent.

[@codyallen43]

I think Valentina is one of the more underrated characters in the show. She hides her sexuality under her workaholic boss persona but seeing her struggle to interact with and ask Isabella out only to realize she was engaged was heartbreaking. And the sheer emotion on her face when she realized she had an opportunity to explore her sexuality with Mia was beautiful.

[@ecnalms851]

15:00 What an amazing actress! Her facial expressions were so good in that scene.

[@esig7695]

i think Harper and Ethan laugh because of how in general they are serious people, it helps them look like it what they have just been told is too crazy to be taken serious

[@samf.s.7731]

It's an ensemble... There genuinely was no one that "surpassed the rest". They were all fantastic.

[@samf.s.7731]

I can't describe how much I f**king loved watching this show... It is everything

[@xzxzojkeymtzxzx7712]

amazing acting by the cast really