Season 3 – Episode Two Review (*no spoilers here)

In Episode One, we were introduced to most of the main characters. Now, we will delve into their darker corners as the series unfolds. The season unfolds differently from Season One and Two which mainly dealt with exterior aspects of people’s lives like money, wealth, social position or work status. In this season, the characters will confront more of their inner spiritual lives and desires that drive them. The Monkeys are watching. They have a distinct presence in the series with depictions in art, sculpture and decorations. Their presence in the trees overlooking the resort is not unusual; they are worshipped and revered. Even the characters in the story begin to mention them. How they refer to them, is telling. I almost believe that the characters interactions will be a telling clue about them. Watch this ‘monkey’ space.

Identity is the Prison

The exploration of Buddhism and it relationship to the Thai culture is a major dynamic of the show. This episode begins with spa treatments; each character has their experiences and results as they go on their path to spiritual or sensual experiences. All the characters have a wardrobe identity from Upper Class Mom to Boho luxe style or the fashionista styles of the girlfriends and gals. The important distinction between the paid staff and guests is shown by their uniforms. This defines this separation of class. We also explore the cultural and spiritual aspects of Thailand and get to know the Thai people. Their fashion traditions, native styles expressed in the shape, color, textures of the fabrics are carefully curated.

Costume Plan Season Three -Character Breakdown

Timothy Ratliff	Jason Isaacs – Tropical BLUE Shades
Victoria Ratliff	Parker Posey – Mixed Patterns + Southern Charm
Saxton Ratliff	Patrick Schwarzenegger – Sporty Swagger
Piper Ratliff	Sarah Catherine Hook – Ingenue Colors + Petite Shapes
Lochlan Ratliff	Sam Nivola- Sporty
Jaclyn Lemon	Michelle Monaghan – Hollywood Glam
Kate	Leslie Bibb- Texas Socialite
Laurie	Carrie Coon – Tailored Power Dressing
Rick Hatchett	Walton Goggins – Collects Sport Shirts
Chelsea	Aimee Lou Wood- Boho Luxe
Mook	Lalisa Manobal- Uniform Look for the Resort
Belinda Lindsey	Natasha Rothwell – Comfortable Florals
Greg	Jon Gries – Touristic Sportswear
Chloe	Charlotte Le Bon – Dubai Fashionable

Image Gallery – Mood Board – Landscape and Color Palettes

Editor’s Note: The Year of the Monkey, refers to typical Chinese Horoscope idea of a monkey, but in THAI culture, the sacred position that monkeys have in Thai religion and culture. There are festivals dedicated to this one type of Monkey and they are held in high esteem. Cultural elements of the monkey expressed in art, graphics, paintings, sculpture and decoration are also an important aspect of THAI culture.