In the latest episode of The White Lotus, Duke had a rough weekend with a last-minute crash in the NCAA Final Four and Timothy Ratliff attempting to kill his entire family. However, surprisingly, no one from the Ratliff family ended up in a body bag in the Season 3 finale. The episode also saw the deaths of Rick, Chelsea, and Jim Hollinger. Rick discovered that Jim was his father all along, leading to a tragic shootout that resulted in the deaths of Chelsea and Rick. Meanwhile, Timothy Ratliff attempted to kill his family using poisoned piña coladas made from the pong pong tree’s seeds. The episode ended with shocking revelations and tragic consequences for various characters. The Ratliffs have a complicated relationship with wealth. Victoria would rather die than not be rich, Saxon relies on Timothy for financial support, and Piper values material comfort over spiritual growth. Timothy’s attempted murder-suicide is a result of their misery, but he ultimately saves his family from poisoning. The season is full of fake outs for the Ratliffs, including Lochlan’s near-death experience from a smoothie mishap.
Belinda becomes $5 million richer and plans to start her own spa, reminiscent of Tanya’s promises. She agrees to keep Greg’s wrongdoings secret in exchange for the money, but decides to leave the country to avoid his retaliation. This decision mirrors Tanya’s betrayal of Belinda, leaving Pornchai behind in their dream to create a wellness center.
In the White Lotus Season 3 finale, the guests and staff find closure and new beginnings. Laurie, Jaclyn, and Kate strengthen their friendship after a traumatic experience, while Gaitok’s promotion as Sritala’s bodyguard improves his relationship with Mook. Valentin convinces Gaitok not to report him for robbery, showing a shift in their dynamic.