HBO’s hit series “The White Lotus” returns for its third season, this time set in the stunning island paradise of Koh Samui, Thailand.
With a bigger cast, new conflicts, and an expanded eight-episode season, the show introduces a fresh mix of wealthy travelers, eccentric staff, and mysterious figures.
Returning Character
- Belinda Lindsey (Natasha Rothwell) – The spa manager from Season 1 is back, now in Thailand for a three-month wellness program. She is learning traditional Thai massage and healing techniques after her dream of owning a spa fell apart in Hawaii.
The Ratliff Family – A Wealthy Southern Clan
- Timothy Ratliff (Jason Isaacs) – A businessman who struggles with the resort’s “unplugged” lifestyle and prefers to stay connected.
- Victoria Ratliff (Parker Posey) – A Xanax-popping Southern mom who loves her family but often dismisses her daughter’s beliefs and laughs at her son’s crude humor.
- Saxon Ratliff (Patrick Schwarzenegger) – A finance bro who works for his father and is more interested in partying and chasing women than enjoying Thai culture.
- Piper Ratliff (Sarah Catherine Hook) – A spiritual college student studying Buddhism, clashing with her materialistic family.
- Lochlan Ratliff (Sam Nivola) – The youngest sibling, a high school senior, torn between his parents’ expectations and his own future plans.
The Girls’ Reunion Trip – Old Friends, New Tensions
- Jaclyn Lemon (Michelle Monaghan) – A Hollywood actress funding the trip for her two childhood best friends. She has just married the love of her life but might be hiding something.
- Kate (Leslie Bibb) – A woman going through a midlife crisis, who digs for gossip while pretending to celebrate her friends’ success.
- Laurie (Carrie Coon) – Feels left out as her two friends bond over wealth and beauty, while she struggles to fit in with their world.
The Troubled Couples
- Chelsea (Aimee Lou Wood) – A free-spirited former yoga teacher who was dragged to Thailand by her much older boyfriend. She bonds with Chloe over their distant, moody partners.
- Rick Hatchett (Walton Goggins) – Chelsea’s secretive, older boyfriend who may be on the run from the law. He shows a strange interest in the resort’s American owner.
- Chloe (Charlotte Le Bon) – A model who was also brought to Thailand by her older partner and quickly befriends Chelsea.
The Resort Staff
- Mook (Lalisa Manobal, aka Lisa from BLACKPINK) – A kind and friendly health mentor at the resort. She shares a sweet but uncertain romance with Gaitok.
- Gaitok (Tayme Thapthimthong) – A security guard who has a crush on Mook and wants to impress her.
- Sritala (Lek Patravadi) – The owner of the White Lotus Thailand, a former actress and singer who turned to wellness after an autoimmune diagnosis.
- Fabian (Christian Friedel) – The awkward, nervous general manager of the resort who desperately seeks Sritala’s approval.
- Pornchai (Dom Hetrakul) – A Thai wellness expert who trains Belinda in traditional healing techniques.
- Valentin (Arnas Fedaravičius) – A handsome Russian health mentor who is popular with female guests.
Other Key Character
- Zion Lindsey (Nicholas Duvernay) – Belinda’s law student son, who is at the resort when gunshots erupt in the season’s mysterious flash-forward scene.
What to Expect in Season 3
With family feuds, relationship drama, hidden secrets, and an ominous mystery, “The White Lotus” Thailand promises another season of luxury and chaos.
Who survives the deadly twist teased in the premiere? Viewers will have to watch to find out!
