‘The White Lotus’ Season 3 Death Watch: Who Will Be the Latest Victim & Who Is the Killer?
Spoiler Alert
The White Lotus is gearing up for its Season 3 finale, and as we prepare to settle in for the 90-minute extravaganza, we can’t help but wonder… who is going to be the HBO hit’s latest victim?
As viewers saw in Season 3’s opening moments, there is a shooter on the loose at the Thailand-based resort, and at least one body was seen floating in the water. But as we ponder who the individual could be, theories about Season 3’s victim have only grown each passing week. While the show’s large ensemble may make it difficult to narrow down the potential target, we’re breaking down some of the guests who seem most likely to be the victim based on what we’ve seen so far.
Plus, who is to say there will be only one victim? If anything, the shooter scenario makes it feel like there might be more than one dead body washing up at The White Lotus this time around. And if there’s a victim(s), then a killer is also likely afoot. Below, we’re shining a light on a few potential victims and killers, but we want to hear from you.
Let us know who you think will be the unlucky Season 3 victim in the reader poll below, and let us know your killer theories in the comments section. And stay tuned to see how it all unfolds when the finale airs on HBO and Max.
The White Lotus, Season 3, Sundays, 9/8c, HBO and Max
Greg (Jon Gries)
While his appearance may have been kept secret until the show’s arrival, it feels like the stakes are do or die for Greg after meeting him in Season 1 and again in Season 2 as Tanya’s (Jennifer Coolidge) shady husband. Is his number almost up? Would it be bad to say, we hope so? Only time will tell, but considering his role in the events leading up to Tayna’s Season 2 demise, it feels as though karma could come back to bite him. Or he could be poised as a killer after connecting with Belinda later on this season. Will his need to keep his whereabouts secret prompt him to make a deadly move?
Timothy (Jason Isaacs)
North Carolina businessman Timothy may be trying to enjoy a family vacation, but it became clear quite quickly that this trip would be anything but a walk in the park. After discovering his business is in serious jeopardy after a former associate ratted him out to the FBI following some shady dealings, the man has been having suicidal ideations ever since. Will he do himself in or turn to his family first before pulling the trigger? We’re conflicted about the possibility.
Saxon (Patrick Schwarzenegger)
This is perhaps a more wishful thinking theory because Saxon is by far the most unlikeable character from the season so far. Considering his icky vibes with siblings Piper (Sarah Catherine Hook) and Lochlan (Sam Nivola), and his overall demeanor towards the women surrounding him, Saxon feels like a character who probably should die. But will he? Considering comparisons he’s drawn with Season 1’s Shane (Jake Lacy) and Season 2’s Cameron (Theo James), odds are more likely in his favor, but perhaps Season 3 will make a move that subverts our expectations. And who knows, maybe he’ll turn murderous in an attempt to keep his and Lochlan’s incest encounter quiet.
Victoria (Parker Posey)
The matriarch to the Ratliff family, Victoria’s vibe is a little kooky, making her ripe for potential victimization, if Tanya was any indication. Also popping Lorazopams feels like a dangerous concoction while vacationing in a location you’re unfamiliar with. As fans have discovered over the past two seasons, the deaths are usually quite silly and dumb, whether it was Armond (Murray Bartlett) getting stabbed in the gut after taking a poo in hellish guest Shane’s suitcase or Tanya hitting her head while jumping to escape a yacht, Victoria seems the most likely to suffer a silly fate like the victims before her. And who is to say that the shooting will have anything to do with Season 3’s victim as that could be a total misdirect.
Chloe (Charlotte Le Bon)
There isn’t too much we can say about Chloe’s victimization beyond the fact that we know how Greg’s last love interest ended her story, and considering she’s filling that role now, it doesn’t bode well. Mix in the fact that Chloe and Greg don’t seem to get along that well and you have a solid case for potential death.
Chelsea (Aimee Lou Wood)
Similar to Victoria in this way, Chelsea is a bubbly personality who comes across as a little naive, opening her up for potential victimization. While we hope she ranks low on the risk meter, we can’t place her at zero, which lands her on this list for now.
Rick (Walton Goggins)
Considering Chelsea’s ill-tempered boyfriend Rick intended to harm the hotel owner’s husband, we’re not ruling out potential retaliation. Perhaps he’ll have to pay with his life for messing with the man he believes killed his father.
Belinda (Natasha Rothwell)
Considering Belinda’s experience with Tanya at the Hawaii-based resort in Season 1, we’re certainly nervous for the wellness worker, especially since she’s now crossed paths with Greg, and knows what happened to the former guest. Is she now in Greg’s crosshairs? These are questions and concerns we have about Belinda’s safety, especially considering Zion’s (Nicholas Duvernay) extreme concern upon hearing gunshots in Season 3’s opening moments, are only heightened heading into the finale.
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