Patrick Schwarzenegger’s Controversial White Lotus Debut Sparks Internet Frenzy
Patrick Schwarzenegger has set social media on fire with his shocking debut in HBO’s The White Lotus Season 3. The 30-year-old actor, son of Maria Shriver and Arnold Schwarzenegger, plays Saxon Ratliff, a brash and cocky rich kid vacationing with his family in Thailand. However, it’s not just his attitude that’s grabbing attention—it’s his full-frontal nude scene and incestuous undertones with his siblings that have fans reeling.
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The season premiere wasted no time introducing viewers to Saxon’s unsettling family dynamic. In a particularly awkward scene, Saxon dismisses the idea of his sister, Piper (Sarah Catherine Hook), sharing a room with their younger brother, Lochlan (Sam Nivola), saying it would be “weird” because they have “full-grown genitals.”
But it didn’t stop there.
🔹 Saxon later calls his sister “pretty hot” and speculates about her sex life.
🔹 He quizzes his younger brother about what kind of porn he watches while casually strutting around naked.
🔹 Lochlan awkwardly watches Saxon go to the bathroom nude, sparking speculation about incestuous and LGBTQ+ subtext in the storyline.
🚀 Fans instantly took to social media, expressing everything from disgust to morbid curiosity over Saxon’s behavior.
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Instead of shying away from the controversy, Schwarzenegger embraced the chaos, reposting tweets with laughing emojis. Fans had hilarious—and horrified—reactions to the episode:
🎭 @W1merSarmietno: “What in the incest is going on…”
🎭 @UmbilicalKordei: “The incest plot line on The White Lotus…” (with a GIF of a distraught Shakira)
🎭 @ChrisGalea: “This sibling vibe is gonna get gross, isn’t it?”
Some praised Patrick’s performance, despite the discomfort:
💬 @lisaIaoshi: “Saxon is really weird and makes you uncomfortable to watch. That’s great acting by Patrick.”
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Will The White Lotus Push the Boundaries Even Further?
The White Lotus is known for provocative storytelling, but this season may be its most shocking yet. The incestuous subtext, combined with the sexual tension and family dysfunction, suggests that the Ratliff family could become one of the show’s most talked-about storylines.
What’s next for Saxon Ratliff? Will the show double down on this unsettling dynamic, or pull back in future episodes?
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Disclaimer:
This article is for entertainment and informational purposes only. Views expressed may reflect the author’s opinions and do not represent those of HBO or The White Lotus production.
