The third season of HBO’s acclaimed dark comedy The White Lotus has been serving up drama hotter than a Thai chili pepper, and actor Cooper Koch couldn’t resist poking a little fun at its most controversial storyline yet.
This season, set in a lush Thai resort, shocked audiences with the complicated, and frankly scandalous, dynamic between two wealthy brothers, Saxon (played by Patrick Schwarzenegger) and Lochlan Ratliff (played by Sam Nivola).
The Scandalous Brothers’ Drama Unfolds
Since the premiere, viewers have been enthralled (and slightly horrified) by Saxon and Lochlan’s twisted relationship, a toxic brotherly bond filled with tension, jealousy, and—brace yourself—two shared kisses and a shocking threesome with Chloe, played by the captivating Charlotte Le Bon.
This unexpected and scandalous plotline quickly earned the brothers the cheeky nickname “incest brothers” among fans online.
Cooper Koch’s Playful Response
Enter the delightful Cooper Koch and his equally charming & gay twin brother, Payton.
Never ones to miss out on some sibling banter, the Koch twins recently took to Instagram to hilariously parody the controversial plot twist.
In an Instagram Story shared by their younger brother Walker, Cooper and Payton posed as though locked in an affectionate embrace under a striking map cutout of Thailand, tagging The White Lotus‘ official Instagram account.
It’s safe to say their followers got the joke—and the subtle shade!
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Fans React with Humor and Praise
The Koch brothers’ witty tribute sparked laughter across social media, perfectly capturing fans’ shocked amusement at the show’s latest jaw-dropping twist.
While The White Lotus finale aired later that same day, wrapping up the shocking Saxon-Lochlan saga, fans applauded Cooper and Payton’s timely and cheeky take on the controversial storyline.
A Dramatic Finale Wrap-Up
The finale episode tied up numerous threads, including dramatic revenge plots, reconciliations, and even a tragic death.
But notably, it also brought closure to the Ratliff brothers’ uncomfortable saga.
In one particularly memorable exchange, Saxon bluntly rejected Lochlan’s invitation to join him at the beach, delivering the stinging line, “No one’s gonna make you a man.”
The ensuing awkward exchange culminated with Saxon demanding that Lochlan drop the subject “forever,” much to the relief of fans everywhere.
Cooper Koch Keeps It Real
By playfully engaging with the provocative narrative, Cooper Koch showed he’s not afraid to dive into controversy with humor and grace.
It’s exactly this kind of clever, light-hearted response that endears him to fans and highlights his genuine charm.
Here’s hoping we see more playful jabs—and fewer scandalous siblings—in his future.
We see you, Cooper—keep the sass coming!
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