The White Lotus Season 3 Episode 2; Tensions Rise at Luxury Wellness Retreat

2025-03-02

“The White Lotus” Season 3, Episode 2 aired on Sunday, February 23, 2025, at 9 p.m. ET/PT on HBO and was simultaneously available for streaming on Max. The episode continued the show’s signature blend of dark humor and suspense, set against the backdrop of a luxury wellness retreat in Thailand.

The season introduced a new ensemble cast, including Jason Isaacs, Leslie Bibb, Aimee Lou Wood, Natasha Rothwell, and Walton Goggins, alongside returning character Belinda (Natasha Rothwell), the spa manager from Season 1. Episode 1 ended with a shocking twist: Greg Hunt (Jon Gries), the husband of Season 2’s Tanya McQuoid (Jennifer Coolidge), reappeared as the boyfriend of a younger woman, raising questions about his involvement in Tanya’s death. The premiere also teased a murder mystery, with a body floating in the water following a shooting.

In Episode 2, tensions escalated as the Ratliff siblings displayed increasingly bizarre behavior, and Greg searched for Belinda at the resort. Meanwhile, the dynamic between three childhood friends—Jaclyn (Michelle Monaghan), Kate (Leslie Bibb), and Laurie (Carrie Coon)—grew more strained with the introduction of an attractive man. The episode also hinted at FBI involvement, as Timothy Ratliff’s (Jason Isaacs) office was visited by agents.

The teaser for the rest of the season promised more chaos, with scenes of Jaclyn dancing at a club, Belinda leaning in for a kiss, and Piper (Sarah Catherine Hook) screaming in terror. Fans can expect eight episodes in total, with the finale set for April 6, 2025.

For those without HBO, the episode was available to stream on Max, with subscription plans starting at $9.99/month. Free trials of streaming services like Fubo also offered access to the episode.