Get ready for a darker White Lotus, says creator Mike White. The sole writer-director of HBO's Emmy-winning hit returns with the third season of his adored black comedy on Feb. 16. This time around, the guests will be visiting the Thailand location of the White Lotus hotel chain that ties all of the seasons together.

While you don’t need to see seasons 1 and 2 of “The White Lotus” to understand and enjoy the upcoming third season, each chapter of the anthology series is worth the watch. The three seasons’ plots are only loosely connected, but they each feature deliciously dark comedy, sharp social commentary, and a mysterious death.

The White Lotus Season 3 will feature a new set of cast and characters and here, we talk about who plays who in the upcoming television show.

HBO has not announced a production start date for Season 4, but fans will have plenty of “White Lotus” to tide them over while they wait. In the same interview, White explained that the upcoming Season 3 will satirize death and spirituality in the same way that previous seasons tackled wealth and love.

While Coolidge won’t be back for season 3, another season 1 alum will be. Natasha Rothwell is the sole returning “White Lotus” cast member in season 3. She’ll reprise her role as spa manager Belinda, whom Tanya strung along with promises of investing in her business.

HBO is filling up its frequent traveler card to The White Lotus. Four weeks ahead of the show’s third season premiere, HBO has renewed The White Lotus for a fourth installment. The Thailand-set season three is set to debut Feb. 16, two-plus years after season two.

HBO has renewed "The White Lotus" for a fourth season ahead of its third season premiere (on Sunday, February 16).

A new poster for the third season of The White Lotus has been released. Carrie Coon and Walton Goggins star in the HBO series.

Mike White’s The White Lotus’ Season 3 is going to be gracing our screens very soon, with Binge announcing the eight-episode season will drop on February 17. The hit series