Season 2 deals heavily with the themes of watching and being watched—from the "Ogling men" subplot to the security cameras within the hotel. The 2160p presentation creates a paradox for the viewer.
From a technical standpoint, the bitrate associated with the 2160p master (typically 15-25 Mbps on streaming platforms like HBO Max/Max, higher on physical media) reduces compression artifacts (banding) in the night scenes and the complex gradients of the sky. the white lotus s02e01 2160p