Escapism and fear made “The White Lotus” a pandemic-era hit ... as before, motives for murder proliferate, as do guns. Secrets emerge with the bare flesh. (Since almost no one uses sunscreen, ...

History suggests more viewers will opt for escapism. During the Great Depression, many of the highest-grossing films were musicals or historical epics. The same was true during the second world war.

Do you have an escapism mentality? What it is, how it could be affecting you and what to watch out for, according to mental health experts. The urge to run away can be strong.