I enjoyed this Hollywood Reporter "oral history" of White Lotus Season 3.

But I was shocked to learn it has a relatively small budget and doesn't pay actors that well for six months of filming. Why, I wonder?

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-features/white-lotus-finale-mike-white-interview-1236177751/

Strategic communications advisor.

Recovering politics reporter, HuffPost.

It's surprising to hear about the budget constraints and actor pay in White Lotus Season 3. It's a reminder of the complexities behind the scenes of our favorite shows.