Who will kill and be killed in 'The White Lotus' season 3 finale?

Watching

• The White Lotus. As season 3 draws to a close, loaded choices and violence abound. Here’s what to take keep in mind as the last episode approaches. Plus — who will be killed? Here's what we think.

• The Apothecary Diaries. Since its October 2023 premiere, historical mystery anime The Apothecary Diaries (also known as Kusuriya no Hitorigoto) has become a bona fide hit. We break down season 1 here (spoilers ahead).

• When Life Gives You Tangerines. The final act of a TV series that spans 70 years over the course of 16 masterfully executed episodes is devastatingly profound. Here’s how one of the best K-dramas of the year so far tied up its tapestry of Korean modern history, Jeju culture, and one family’s dreams in its emotional conclusion.

Reading

• I See You’ve Called in Dead. John Kenney’s third novel begins with a 40-something obituary writer, killing himself off. Well, figuratively. Read more.

• Boat Baby. NBC News anchor and correspondent Vicky Nguyen’s debut is a love letter to her refugee parents. Read more.

• Sky Daddy. Kate Folk’s first novel is an unconventional rom-com about a woman who is obsessed with airplanes. Read more.

Talking About

• Val Kilmer had a reputation for being difficult, or at least just eccentric, but his quirks were enmeshed with his talent. He cared about his craft, but never to the point of overacting; he could be intense, but also intensely poetic, which is why moviegoers who grew up with him might feel his loss keenly. Read more here.

• The new Superman, David Corenswet, resides not in Metropolis but a suburb of Philadelphia. It’s an unusual home base for an actor on the precipice of a major breakthrough. Meet the new Superman here.

• A new executive order signed by President Trump Monday aims to hit all the right notes with concertgoers by addressing the price-gouging of tickets for live events. Here’s what to know.