“The White Lotus” Season 3 finale was full of twists and turns. It definitely kept viewers on the edge of their seats, and revealed the answer to the major question about which character(s) were going to die. The finale offered an emotional look at the end of many of the characters’ stay at the Thailand resort. There was death, new beginnings, love, tragedy, forgiveness, and more. However, not everyone was happy with how the series ended. Warning: Major spoilers below!
The Girlfriends Leave The White Lotus Intact
So, here’s what you need to know about all of the characters who had viewers captivated during “The White Lotus” Season 3. Let’s start off with the trio of friends, Jacklyn, Laurie, and Kate. These three were like watching “The Real Housewives” of White Lotus. However, after a turbulent girls’ trip, the trio repaired their friendship as much as they could. They put the past behind them, told one another how grateful they were for their friendship, and happily returned to their lives. However, something tells us that nothing will really ever change between those girls.
In a shocking twist, Tim decided to kill off his entire family, with the exception of Lochlan. The patriarch decided that only his youngest son could ever really live a fully life without the family’s money. So, he took the seeds from the poisonous fruit that grew outside of their villa and crushed them up to make cocktails for his family. Everyone except Lochlan enjoyed the drink, but after a few sips, Tim realized the error of his ways.
Tim Plans To Poison His Entire Family
He stopped his family from ingesting too much of the drink, and they all went their separate ways to bed. The next morning, Lochlan woke up and used the same blender to make a protein shake. He became very ill and after vomiting, appeared to die by the pool. Tim awoke to find his son unresponsive, but at the last minute, the teenager returned to life, giving his father a new outlook on the family’s financial situation. He later told his family that life was about to change, but that they would get through it as a strong unit.
Belinda Strikes It Rich
Belinda and her son, Zion, were the big winners of the season. After discussing their options, they hit Greg up for $5 million dollars to keep their mouths shut about Tanya’s death. Greg eventually forked over the money, transferring the cash into Belinda’s account. The mother and son left Thailand happily rich. Unfortunately, Belinda didn’t learn a lesson from Tayna, and left her would-be business partner in the dust after talks of starting their own spa together.
Chelsea and Rick’s Story Ends in Tragedy
Rick and Chelsea didn’t fare as well. After returning to The White Lotus, Chelsea was thrilled to see Rick. The couple reconnected and Rick seemed happier than ever, revealing that he felt like a huge weight had been lifted from his back. The two looked like they were going to get their happy ending when the owners of the resort returned.
Upon facing the man he believed killed his mother yet again, Rick snapped. He tried to talk to the resort’s resident therapist, but she pushed him back due to an appointment with Zion. While waiting, Rick let his emotions get the better of him. He stole a gun and shot the man dead. Unfortunately, he learned that the man he believed killed his father was actually his biological father. A shootout between Rick and security ensued, leaving Chelsea getting hit by a stray bullet. She died in Rick’s arms. As he carried her lifeless body, Gaitok came to investigate and shot Rick dead. He and Chelsea fell into the water.
Gaitok’s Dreams Come True
Gaitok went on to get his relationship with Mook, and because of the way he behaved during the shooting, eventually became the head of security for the widowed ower of The White Lotus in Thailand.
Fans Weigh In
It was certainly a wild ride, and fans had plenty of opinions on how it all ended. Several were upset that Chelsea was killed off. However, the character alluded to feeling like something bad was going to happen during the entire season. Others believed if the therapist had only given Rick a few minutes of her time, the entire tragedy would have been avoided.
“Chelsea was a queen. She didn’t deserve this,” one person wrote.
“This is the best finale out of the White Lotus seasons,” another stated.
“The ending would have had more impact if Lochlan actually died,” a third person said.
“I have so many questions still. Like, what did we just watch?” a fourth comment read.
Season 3 of “The White Lotus” was unlike any other in the franchise thus far. It was one for the books, and fans can’t wait to see what lies in store for Season 4 of the beloved HBO series.
Amanda Lynne 
