The awkwardness of this scene is brilliant. In general, the vibe between mean teenagers and well meaning adults trying to be friendly is always weird and painful, but having the teenagers be wealthy and privileged and the adult be a trophy wife kicks it up a notch further into a scene that is one of the most memorable from the entire series, in my opinion.

Sydney's reaction and non-reaction are genius!!! The fake smile and the implied condescension... she is just such a good actress! She nailed the performance.

Love how all these comments prove this scene right and many focus on Daddario's appearance. The teenage girls pick apart Daddario's character and leave her feeling humiliated for choosing the destiny of a "trophy wife", but once she disrobes and shows her body, their jaw falls to the floor because in this society, if you are a hot girl = you win. They like to take the moral high ground and pretend like they're better for being conscious of social justice, but can't help but feel envious / jealous of Daddario's looks and devolve to objectifying a woman themselves. Her character was weighing the pros and cons of continuing her job as a freelance journalist, so that she can feel like she has more to offer than her looks, and in the end she chose to go with being the trophy wife. Because why wouldn't you in this society that places more importance on materialism and superficiality?

this is so masterfully written lol, these girls were basically interrogating her throughout the entire conversation. It was almost like a display of dominance from both sides.

Alex’s character was the most down to earth, relatable in the series.

Olivia and Paula's actors perfectly encapsulate two teenage girls who are clearly miserable with their lives and look down on others to boost their own ego.

I was so glad when Rachel undressed and the smirks were wiped off Paula and Olivia’s faces. They were so mean to her when she was just trying to be friendly.

Sydney can perform like an annoying teenager. She does it so well! You even get somehow annoyed 😅😂😂

Notice how those two just clam up as soon as Rachel hits them with the bikini? Good to see that Rachel is aware that she's the type of girl who turns heads.

Alexandra is incredibly beautiful but those eyes are absolutely mesmerizing..

Sydney Sweeney is such an underrated actress. Olivia is hilarious in a sarcastic, smart and evil way.

Also, this scene is so sad in the context of the show. The girls are basically telling her that she's a trophy wife for a rich guy, and her only response is basically to say, "Look how hot I am." And then, a couple of episodes later when Shane's mother basically tells her that the only thing that she brings to the marriage is that she's hot, I'm sure this sequence jumps back in her and you can see her thinking, "Is that really all I bring to this marriage?" And her ending is the saddest thing I've seen in a long time -- just deciding to accept it and be miserable, like it's her fate and there's nothing she can do about it...

It's a masterpiece, like how they showcased human behavior and all the aspects...it's so realistic, and this scene especially is an epitome I'd say.. 😂

I have always found it very funny that feeling of false superiority that younger people get when they see someone who according to their perspective is not successful enough and believe that when they are older they will be much more successful than those "failed adults", when the sad reality is that they will surely end up the same or worse…

That's the most un comfortable conversation ever

Funny because people who hate on others are usually the ones who are insecure or jealous

Hello men of culture, Alexandra in the thumbnail brought us all here. HBO knows exactly what they're doing, I'm sure we've all seen her scene in True Detective also.

I an honestly shocked at how accurate this show gets the facial expressions and behaviours. Mark white gas so much comprehension of people in general

At 3:17 she looks at the girls for a split second. She knew exactly what their reaction was going to be.

Alexandra is a gift to mankind.

The funniest part about this clip is seeing Olivia's facial expression change at 3:28.

What a weird conversation.

I love moments like this when the mean girls become haters for no reason until you give a reason to hate lol.

Alex could play the mos hateful character and i'll stil be in love with her and her character.

This conversation emphasizes Rachel's trophy wife qualities. They talk down to her, making her feel like a loser, but then are in awe of her body. Poor Rachel, she deserved better.

This show was so mesmerizing in every aspect. I can't wait for season 2.

This show is brilliant and the soundtrack is an instant ear worm, I love it!

oh god this is too real, i just hate talking to teenagers who side glances me

the soundtrack makes about 50% of the greatness of this show

I feel like alexandria’s character is v realistic

She hit them with the power move in the end!

God, I loved this whole show!! The casting choices, acting and directing were everything!! And the ending of course! Can't wait for the 2nd season!

A simply brilliant scene on so many levels. I was hooked.

When Rachel unleashed that swimsuit, Olivia and Paula were like 👀👀👀👀

I’ve been crushing on her since It’s Always Sunny “Dangerous Liaisons” episode. Such a doll…

The sexiest thing is a woman who doesn’t wear their attractiveness as a personality trait. Cuz it’s not.

I had a very productive evening planned after work today. Then I saw this clip, specifically the thumbnail, on my recommendation and now I have finished the whole 6 part hour long per episode series. Ya got me, HBO marketing department.

What a masterpiece scene.

The show ends and leaves you feeling like, “that’s it?”

This was such a weird show but I loved it 🤣

Really enjoyed the first season, great work 👌

Her eyes. .just mesmerizing... she's simply and absolutely gorgeous...( She was trying to be friendly with those nose up in the air... conceited girls...who were just going out of the way to be mean..).. and in the end poetic justice prevailed...the two of them came crashing down to earth... without a word from A.D. ...wow...

GOSH HOW MUCH I LOVED THIS SERIES

Both seasons of White Lotus are easily the best television to come out in recent years. Hope the third season in the Maldives comes out.

Best show ending ever! Loved this limited series.

Great series, great ending, though I feel so bad for my boy Armond. Can't wait to see where White takes us for season two!

Mike White you are a genius. I have no idea how you will conjure season 2 but I'm sure it will be sensational

Oh my god Alexandra’s eyes 😭😭😭 JESUS this world is lucky to have her

They keep asking her questions 😭😭

It was never sunny. Always that weird yellow cast on everything.

amazing scene. contrasting values with unspoken undertones done at its finest.

Alexandria is gorgeous, her eyes are stunning

Alex and Sydney should have had more interactions.

A job interview at the pool just great

One of the top 5 scenes of S1.

The cans per capita in this scene is overwhelming

I love how the girls are just reading. It's a fresh take on teenagers who are always depicted as being self-centered and always on their phones, not caring about school or anything else Like teens like to read too!

Such a good show

sydney sweeney is so good at playing bullies that i wonder if she was ever one in her highschool days

Her body/looks are her power. Rachel fights this for most of the season with her typically modest outfit choices that downplay her body and desire to have a fulfilling job and not just be the trophy wife. She has virtuous aspirations and is outwardly kind and friendly, but just gets repeatedly kicked around for it (by these mean girls, and later their mother who criticizes her writing/journalism). This is the one moment where she understands the power of her beauty and uses it to push back - like a silent weapon.

That´s actually Sidney Sweeney's real glasses! She showed them in a video where she names 10 things she can't live without. No wonder it's so good on her!

Good show...hope they do another season with different people

There’s always trash by the pool. Don’t talk to it, this is why.

Alexandra Daddario is perfection

She’s got acting shops yes 🙌🏽 Alexandra is my casting wish as Rogue from X-men 🔥

Alexandra is too perfect. THE WINNER= CLEARLY ANDREW FORM HER HUSBAND

Nice Clip!!!

The entire case was great, but Sydney Sweeney and Brittany O'Grady were the MVPs.

I think Daddario will always be my biggest crush.

Alex is just a Goddess.

Good one. A really good one.

Alexandra daddrio is just soo beautiful her journey from percy jakson to this uhh i love her 😍

BOTH girls are terrible. Paula does not get a pass just because she may come from a different background. She’s happy to join in.

Alexandria is really a Goddess look at her eyes 👀

Everybody gangsta until sydney sweeney keeps the book aside and removes her glass

The girls are so judgey

Love Alexandra ❤️

Sydney Sweeney and Alex Daddario.. This is it boys, the crossover we deserve..

I got so wrapped up in season 2 I forgot how epic season 1 is.

idk why they gave that reaction after she took her bathing suit off like BRO ARE YOU NOT SEEING HER FACE??? Also, this scene is just so sad. I hate girls like these. More like bullies

those eyes!!!! those eyes!!!! those blue eyes!!!!

Love this series

I go to a university and there are several groups of them on campus where they spend their whole day like this, picking people apart like insects for fun ........ Just toxic human effluent 🤔😐

Who wrote this scene?? BRILLIANT

Forget about watching the whole scene, who skipped to the real venture 😂😂

I cannot get the 💩 image Out of my head after watching the finale 🤣🤣🤣

Usually its this yellow when its Mexico or Middle east

Probably the only character that had heart that was surrounded by venomous snakes of characters I feel bad about her ending up with him still.

Her top is the wrong fit. Daddario has tremendous, uh, assets and yet they chose a swimsuit that doesn't flatter her at all.

The best pairs in hollywood face off!

This was a decent show. The ending wasn't what most were hoping for but still worth a watch.

Absolute perfection 🥵🔥🔥

Alexandra Daddario ❤️

That was one powerful view point on corporate America and how we all seek confirmations for things that mean everything in the world and nothing at all in the same time.

" Oh no, she's hot! 😫 "

I put up with 4 minutes of absolute snores I’ll just to see that 10 second ending. And it was worth every second

I felt sorry for Rachel the whole season

Yes, i am here for the thumbnail.

Nice power move by Rachel, she was nothing but friendly to them and got only snark. By stripping off she told them "you may be a bully but I'm still hotter than you".

"The chemistry was there" Conclusion: "his d*ck is not small" Brillant 😂😂😂