The White Lotus season three moves the drama to Koh Samui, Thailand.

There, we are once again introduced to the wealthy guests spending their vacation at the exclusive resort, and the staff working to cater to their every whim.

Staying this season are the Ratliff family, consisting of troubled father Timothy, pill-popping wife Victoria, boorish adult son Saxton, teenage son Lochlan, and graduate Piper, who led the family here in search of some enlightenment.

Also staying at the resort is surly “businessman” Rick, who is also looking for something, or someone. With him is his younger partner Chelsea, who’s goal in life is to bring joy back into Rick’s life.

Rounding off the new guests are a trio of old friends, Kate, Laurie and Jaclyn. Taking a break from their families to enjoy some girl time, it’s not long before the backbiting begins.

And while they enjoy everything the hotel has to offer, we also meet some of the staff at the hotel, including lovelorn security guard Gaitok, the object of his affections Mook, hotel owner Sritala, and a familar face from season one – Belinda, who is at the resort on a work exchange programme. While there, Belinda notices another individual we might have met before...

Over the course of a week, the lives of the guests and staff intertwine and grow ever complicated – culminating, as befitting of The White Lotus – in a death. But who will it be?

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• Season 1 Guide

• Season 2 Guide

The White Lotus season three debuted on 17 February 2025.

The White Lotus is never short of Hollywood iconic names to fill the rooms at the resort – and season three is no different.

This season includes:

• Leslie Bibb (Jupiter’s Legacy, Palm Royale) as Kate

• Carrie Coon (Gone Girl, The Gilded Age) as Laurie

• Walton Goggins (Fallout, Sons of Anarchy) as Rick Hatchett

• Aimee Lou Wood (Sex Education, Daddy Issues) as Chelsea

• Jason Isaacs (The OA, Harry Potter franchise) as Timothy Ratliff

• Sarah Catherine Hook (Cruel Intentions, First Kill) as Piper Ratliff

• Patrick Schwarzenegger (Gen V, The Staircase) as Saxton Ratliff

• Parker Posey (Dazed and Confused, Lost in Space) as Victoria Ratliff

• Sam Nivola (White Noise, Eileen) as Lochlan Ratliff

• Michelle Monaghan (Gone Baby Gone, Kiss Kiss Bang Bang) as Jaclyn

• Lalisa Manobal (BlackPink singer) as Mook

• Lek Patravadi (In Family We Trust) as Sritala

• Natasha Rothwell (How To Die Alone, Insecure) as Belinda Lindsey

• Tayme Thapthimthong (Mechanic: Resurrection, Thai Cave Rescue) as Gaitok

Also appearing in currently unnamed roles is:

• Nicholas Duvernay

• Arnas Fedaravičius

• Christian Friedel

• Scott Glenn

• Dom Hetraku

• Julian Kostov

• Charlotte Le Bon

• Morgana O’Reilly

• Shalini Peiris

The White Lotus season 3 is made up of eight, hour-long episodes.

It starts at the end of the week-long trip to the White Lotus resort, where Zion’s one-on-one meditation session is disrupted by the sound of gunshots. As people run for cover, Zion takes refuge in a lake, where he happens upon a dead body floating by…

Here’s how the episodes break down.

As the guests arrive at the resort, Timothy Ratliff is shaken by breaking news back home – which isn’t helped by the recommendation all electronic devices be taken from them.

Laurie, Jaclyn and Kate catch up, but as the wine starts flowing so does the gossip and side swipes. Chelsea struggles to get Rick to embrace their surroundings, but makes a friend in a local, and a familiar face makes an appearance at the resort.

Find out more about Episode 1 here.

Gossip sessions are in full force, with Kate, Jaclyn and Laurie all sharing ‘concerns’ about the others’ lives while the third is out of the room. Kate later has an awkward reunion with a past acquaintance.

Rick attends a one-on-one meditation session after Chelsea encourages him to get to the root of his anger, but she finds herself in the middle of a scary situation while spending time with new pal, Chloe.

Gaitok makes his feelings clear to Mook, while Belinda gets closer to fellow massage therapist Pornchai. Saxon expresses his sexual frustrations as he tries to make moves on the girls at the hotel and shares his ‘expertise with women’ with brother Lochlan.

Timothy begins to panic as the unfolding situation back home spells trouble for him.

Find out more about Episode 2 here.

Victoria has a dream that Piper considers a warning, while Timothy continues to buckle under the pressure of the situation back home and turns to some of his wife’s go-to ‘remedies’.

Rick’s true motivations for being at The White Lotus are put into practice, but a moment of downtime in town with Chelsea ends in disaster. Gaitok is in trouble after the previous day’s troubles but is protected by Sritala.

The cracks in Laurie, Kate and Jaclyn’s friendship begin to widen when the discussion turns to politics, while Belinda comes face-to-face with a blast from her past.

Find out more about Episode 3 here.

Fabian gives Gaitok a gun to help stop the increasing crime troubles at the resort. ‘Gary’ and Chloe host a gathering on board his yacht, with the Ratliffs and Rick and Chelsea all joining the revelry.

Rick comes clean to Chelsea about why he’s really in Thailand, while Piper tells her brother the reality behind her ‘thesis’ that brought the family to The White Lotus in the first place.

Kate, Laurie and Jaclyn decide to let their hair down, but are annoyed at health mentor Valentin’s recommendation before demanding he taken them clubbing.

Belinda starts looking into what happened to former guest and friend Tanya while in Sicily – but she’s not the only one doing some investigation.

Find out more about Episode 4 here.

Piper makes a confession to her parents, but Timothy is thinking of making an extreme decision of his own.
Gaitok panics when he realises the gun has gone missing on his watch, and Belinda shares her suspicions about Greg with Fabian.

Chelsea, Saxon, Lochlan and Chloe celebrate a Full Moon Party, but their night is turned up a notch when they take ecstasy. Meanwhile, Jaclyn, Kate and Laurie continue their wild night out with Valentin and his friends.

Rick heads to Bangkok for the next stage of his plan, and catches up with his old friend, Frank while he does so.

Find out more about Episode 5 here.

It’s the morning after the night before, and everyone is dealing with the aftermath – particularly Saxon, Lochlan and Jaclyn. But while Jaclyn is faced with a scornful Laurie, the brothers black out what happened.

Belinda’s son Zion arrives earlier than planned, catching her in an awkward situation.

Chloe declares a suspicious Greg/Gary is hosting a dinner party at his home.

Rick infiltrates Sritala’s Bangkok home, where he finally meets her husband, while the Ratliffs visit the monastery where Piper is hoping to stay.

Find out more about Episode 6 here.

Frank and Rick put Frank’s revenge plan into action, but it comes with a surprising result. Greg/Gary and Chloe throw a party at their home, where Belinda is offered a tempting but illicit deal. The Ratliffs continue to come undone as they each grapple with their own spiritual demons, while Laurie breaks free from the friendship group to attend a Muay Thai boxing match with Valentin and his friends.

Find out more about Episode 7 here.

As the week-long getaway comes to a close, desperate times call for desperate measures for the guests as bargains are made, truths are revealed, and bullets go flying.

As The White Lotus Thailand prepares to say goodbye to their guests, not everyone will make it out alive, with body bags being placed next to suitcases on the plane. But who’s inside?

Find out more about the Season 3 Finale here.

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