The White Lotus season 3 finale: Major plot twists and key questions ahead of final episode

The highly anticipated season 3 finale of The White Lotus is nearly here, and fans are bracing themselves for yet another shocking and suspense-filled conclusion.

As The White Lotus returns with its first Thailand-based season, Mike White's Emmy-winning series has delivered more of the class struggles, privilege-fueled conflicts, and chilling murder mysteries that have defined the show.

With only one episode left, the burning questions left in the wake of this season's twists are more intense than ever.

The third season has showcased a stellar ensemble cast, including Leslie Bibb, Carrie Coon, Walton Goggins, Sarah Catherine Hook, Jason Isaacs, Michelle Monaghan, Sam Nivola, Lek Patravadi, Parker Posey, Natasha Rothwell, and Patrick Schwarzenegger.

The surprises continued with Sam Rockwell's unexpected appearance in the middle of the season, delivering a captivating monologue. And of course, familiar faces like Natasha Rothwell, reprising her role as Belinda from season 1, and Jon Gries as Greg, continue to add intrigue to the narrative.

As we prepare for the 90-minute season finale, here are five key questions we hope to see answered.

How will the Ratliff family react to Timothy's dark secret?

The Ratliffs have quickly become the epitome of dysfunction this season. From Victoria (Posey) struggling with medication, to Saxon (Schwarzenegger) obsessed with status and power, to Timothy (Isaacs) silently suffering with the weight of a money laundering scheme, this family is on the edge of a breakdown. Timothy’s dark thoughts of suicide and his disturbing ideas about saving his family from his financial sins have left us wondering: How will his secret finally be exposed, and what will the fallout be?

Is Greg truly guilty?

Greg (Gries), a staple character across all three seasons, has had a shady journey in season 3. Could he be hiding something sinister? Following Tanya’s mysterious death in season 2, Greg's possible involvement is still in question. In a dramatic twist, he offers Belinda (Rothwell) a hefty $100,000 to start her business—could this be hush money to cover up his involvement in Tanya's demise? If Greg is guilty, will he be able to keep his secrets buried in Thailand?

Will Rick's quest for vengeance backfire?

Rick (Goggins) has been obsessed with avenging his father’s death throughout the season. After confronting Jim (Glenn) in episode 7, Rick is left with unresolved emotions. Did Jim really murder his father, or has Rick misinterpreted the situation? His quest for vengeance might still unravel in unpredictable ways in the finale.

How will Gaitok handle the White Lotus robbery investigation?

Gaitok, the security guard at The White Lotus, has been on a mission to uncover the identities of the robbers who attacked the hotel. With new revelations about Valentin and his Russian accomplices, Gaitok is on the verge of exposing the criminals. Will he take matters into his own hands, and how will the victims, including Jaclyn (Monaghan), Laurie (Coon), and Kate (Bibb), be impacted by these revelations?

Who will meet their end in the finale?

In true White Lotus fashion, someone will meet a tragic end before the credits roll. With tensions running high, there are plenty of suspects: Could it be Timothy, consumed by his dark thoughts? Or perhaps Jaclyn, Rick, or even Gaitok will face an untimely death? Mike White has a knack for keeping viewers on edge, and we won’t know who the unlucky victim is until the finale airs.

When to Watch: The season 3 finale of The White Lotus will be a 90-minute episode titled "Amor Fati," premiering on Sunday, April 6, at 9 p.m. ET/PT on HBO. The finale will also be available to stream on Max, where fans can catch up on the entire season before it concludes.