Theories Abound for “White Lotus” Season 3 Finale

As the Season 3 finale of “The White Lotus” approaches, fans have been busy speculating about various plot twists, character connections, and potential outcomes. Here are some of the most popular theories making the rounds.

One theory suggests that Jim Hollinger (Scott Glenn) will reveal a shocking connection to Rick’s past in the finale. Fans point to a previous confrontation between Rick and Hollinger as evidence, with some speculating that Hollinger might even declare himself “Rick’s father” à la Darth Vader.

Another theory proposes that a poison fruit smoothie could play a significant role in the finale. According to Pam (Morgana O’Reilly), the fruit is poisonous, but Timothy (Jason Isaacs) seems to be handling it carelessly. Will this lead to a dramatic twist or just a red herring?

The connection between Kate (Leslie Bibb) and Victoria’s (Parker Posey) mutual friend back home has sparked speculation about whether this might come back to bite Tim, who is facing financial woes and potential law enforcement involvement.

Meanwhile, Piper’s (Sarah Catherine Hook) storyline about wanting to stay in Thailand seems to be heading towards a callback to Season 1, where Quinn Mossbacher (Fred Hechinger) stayed in Maui. Will Piper follow suit, or will she head back home?

Finally, a theory suggests that hotel manager Fabian (Christian Friedel) is working with authorities to take down Greg/Gary (played by Jake Lacy). This could provide an alternate explanation for Fabian’s dismissive behavior towards Belinda’s concerns.

These are just a few of the many theories circulating among fans. Will any of these come true, or will “The White Lotus” season 3 finale surprise us with something entirely new?

Source: https://edition.cnn.com/2025/04/05/entertainment/white-lotus-theories-season-3-finale/index.html