Another luxurious resort, another set of travelers with secrets and conflicts. The White Lotus returns for its third season, this time taking viewers to the breathtaking Thai island of Koh Samui. With more episodes, new faces, and unexpected twists, Season 3 promises an enthralling vacation experience, at least for viewers.
From dysfunctional families to mysterious hotel staff, here’s a guide to the characters shaping the drama in The White Lotus Season 3.
Returning Favorite: Belinda Lindsey
Belinda (Natasha Rothwell), the spa manager from Season 1, arrives in Koh Samui for a three-month wellness program. Having once dreamed of running her own spa with Tanya McQuoid’s backing, Belinda’s new journey takes a different path. But does she know about Tanya’s tragic fate?
Meet the Ratliff Family
Timothy Ratliff (Jason Isaacs)
A wealthy businessman struggling to unplug from technology. When mysterious phone calls from journalists start rolling in, his perfect family man image begins to crack.
Victoria Ratliff (Parker Posey)
The over-the-top Southern matriarch, armed with a Xanax prescription and skepticism toward her daughter’s newfound spirituality.
Saxon Ratliff (Patrick Schwarzenegger)
The eldest son, a finance bro more interested in partying than embracing Thai culture.
Piper Ratliff (Sarah Catherine Hook)
A Buddhist convert whose passion for Eastern spirituality is the reason the Ratliffs are in Thailand.
Lochlan Ratliff (Sam Nivola)
A high school senior stuck between choosing a college and navigating his contrasting siblings.
The Reunion Trio: Old Friends, New Tensions
Jaclyn Lemon (Michelle Monaghan)
A Hollywood actress funding a girls’ trip, but is it all about fun or underlying rivalries?
Kate (Leslie Bibb)
Calling it a ‘victory tour,’ she’s keen on digging for gossip rather than celebrating friendships.
Laurie (Carrie Coon)
The odd one out, struggling to relate to her glamorous childhood friends.
A Relationship on the Rocks
Chelsea (Aimee Lou Wood) & Rick Hatchett (Walton Goggins)
She’s a free spirit seeking adventure; he’s a secretive older man with a hidden agenda.
Hotel Staff and Mysterious Figures
Mook (Lisa – BLACKPINK)
A friendly health mentor with a soft spot for security guard Gaitok.
Sritala (Lek Patravadi)
The elegant resort owner, once a singer and actress, now running The White Lotus Thailand with her ailing husband.
Greg/Gary (Jon Gries)
Tanya’s scheming ex-husband resurfaces under a new name, living off her fortune.
Mystery Unfolds in Koh Samui
With tensions brewing, hidden motives, and a foreboding flash-forward featuring gunshots at the resort, The White Lotus Season 3 is shaping up to be its most thrilling yet. Who will make it out unscathed?
