The fifth episode of HBO’s The White Lotus takes a dark turn as the characters’ hedonistic partying reaches new heights. Patrick Schwarzenegger’s Saxon warns his friends that things will get “crazy” in advance, but it’s not just the parties themselves that are wild – the consequences of their actions start to surface.
Jason Isaacs’ Timothy struggles with the fallout of a past mistake, including stealing a gun, while Walton Goggins’ Rick searches for revenge against the man who killed his father, only to discover he’s connected to the White Lotus resort owner. In Bangkok, Rick meets an old friend, played by Sam Rockwell in a surprise cameo, who shares a surprising reason for being there.
The character explains that he became addicted to partying and sex with men as a way to cope with his desires, but eventually found a new path through Buddhism. Meanwhile, back at the resort, relationships get complicated, including an unexpected kiss between relatives Lochlan and Saxon, and Jaclyn, Kate, and Laurie getting entangled with a Russian health mentor.
Despite the intrigue, some plot points are still slow to develop, leaving viewers wondering what will happen next in this wild ride.
Source: https://deadline.com/2025/03/sam-rockwell-the-white-lotus-surprise-incest-storyline-1236325821