That's Amore (The White Lotus)

"That's Amore"
The White Lotus episode
Episode no.Season 2
Episode 5
Directed byMike White
Written byMike White
Cinematography byXavier Grobet
Editing byJohn M. Valerio
Original release dateNovember 27, 2022 (2022-11-27)
Running time59 minutes
Guest appearances
  • Federico Ferrante as Rocco
  • Eleonora Romandini as Isabella
  • Paolo Camilli as Hugo
  • Bruno Gouery as Didier
  • Francesco Zecca as Matteo

"That's Amore" is the fifth episode of the second season of the American black comedy drama anthology television series The White Lotus. It is the eleventh overall episode of the series and was written and directed by series creator Mike White. It originally aired on HBO on November 27, 2022.

The series follows the guests and employees of the fictional White Lotus resort chain. The season is set on Taormina, Sicily, and follows the new guests, which include Ethan and his wife Harper; Cameron and his wife Daphne; Bert, his son Dominic, and grandson Albie; and Tanya and her husband Greg. The season explores the characters' conflicts, along with the short-tempered manager Valentina. In the episode, Quentin takes Tanya and Portia to accompany him to Palermo, while Harper discovers what happened on Ethan's and Cameron's night.

According to Nielsen Media Research, the episode was seen by an estimated 0.641 million household viewers and gained a 0.11 ratings share among adults aged 18–49. The episode received mostly positive reviews from critics, who praised the character development, performances (particularly Aubrey Plaza) and ending.