# White Lotus Stars Join Streaming Comedy with 90% Rotten Tomatoes Score

> White Lotus stars Connie Britton and Sam Nivola star in new comedy Phony with 90% Rotten Tomatoes score.
- Title: White Lotus Stars Join Streaming Comedy with 90% Rotten…
- Summary: White Lotus stars Connie Britton and Sam Nivola star in new comedy Phony with 90% Rotten Tomatoes score. Phony, a comedy mystery series on Hulu with Connie…
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- Source: ScreenRant — https://screenrant.com/phony-show-rotten-tomatoes-score
- Author: Brennan Klein
- Published: 2026-10-23T14:09:29+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: phony, connie britton, sam nivola, white lotus, hulu, rotten tomatoes, comedy, streaming, critics, popcornmeter, entertainment, culture
## Phony Debuts on Hulu
The new comedy mystery series Phony debuted on Hulu on October 20, 2026, following a teenage boy who believes his mother was swapped with an impostor.
## White Lotus Alumni Lead Phony
Connie Britton and Sam Nivola, alumni from White Lotus seasons 1 and 3, star in Phony as a teenage boy's mother and a financier's son.
## 90% Rotten Tomatoes Score
Phony earned a 90% Rotten Tomatoes score from 10 critics with an average rating of 7.7 out of 10, matching White Lotus season 1's score.
## Critics Love Phony
Critics praised Phony's mystery as compelling and comparable to Twin Peaks, with one reviewer saying it's better than Other Mommy, which has a 19% score.
## User Reviews Boost Popcornmeter
Phony has a 93% Popcornmeter score from nearly 50 user reviews with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5.
## Phony's Streaming Success
Phony is expected to debut weekly on Hulu and is currently No. 2 on Hulu's Top 10 in the United States.
## Key takeaway

Phony, a comedy mystery series on Hulu with Connie Britton and Sam Nivola, earned a 90% Rotten Tomatoes score and 93% Popcornmeter user rating.