The White Lotus” hit 3.4 million viewers with the second episode of its third season on Sunday night, marking a 40% increase from the season premiere the week before. That total comes from a combination of Nielsen’s measurement of linear viewers on HBO and Warner Bros.

Belinda recognizes Greg, Kate recognizes Victoria, the feds are onto Tim, and there's a robbery in the gift shop.

Some may call the start of season three of The White Lotus slow—you know, other than that hotel robbery at gunpoint—but I’d describe it more as simmering. Our cast of vacationers, staff and mysterious outliers are starting to let their true selves shine through and I’ve gotta say,