‘The White Lotus’ fans are furious about the new theme song: “Sounds like iPad game music”

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HBO‘s The White Lotus caused controversy among fans even before the first scene.The new theme tune, a departure from the first two seasons, has been viewed by many as a downgrade.‘Aloha!’, Cristobal Tapia de Veer’s season one theme, was an immediately recognisable hit with viewers thanks to its unique vocal style.

Season two won an Emmy for the evolution of those themes, keeping aspects of its predecessor while offering something new to reflect the show’s shift in location.‘Enlightenment’, the composer’s third theme for the show, seems to have veered away from past motifs and gone in a new direction.

Fans took to X (formerly Twitter) to voice their displeasure.“The new White Lotus theme song is Mike White’s first miss,” said one, while another quipped: “Changing the theme for White Lotus is a great failure, but this is Mike White’s 1st time having a 3rd season.” White is the creator of the series, whose previous show, 2011’s Enlightened, was cancelled after season two.the new white lotus theme song is mike white's first miss pic.twitter.com/fP0cAjt19i— Saint Hoax (@SaintHoax) February 17, 2025changing the theme for White Lotus is a great failure, but this is mike white’s 1st time having a 3rd season pic.twitter.com/DXaBNz9dsU— Robert McCready (@eveningmagic) February 19, 2025Others posted more passionate rejections of the change. “I haven’t seen one tweet that showcases the disgust I have in White Lotus changing the theme song,” said one, with another adding: “The only thing America can agree on right now is that the White Lotus season 3 theme song is NOT it.”I haven’t seen one tweet that showcases the disgust i have in white lotus changing the theme song.