The third season of “The White Lotus” concluded in a gripping, tragic finale that left viewers reflecting on its complex characters and themes. Set against the lush backdrop of Thailand, the episode “Amor Fati” brought several storylines to a pitiful conclusion.​

Throughout the last season, we’ve seen tears, vomit, crash-outs and an infinite amount of girl drama, yet the last episode was an upsetting ending to such a riveting season. 

This initial fear set in after doom-scrolling TikTok the night of its airing, and simultaneously dodging spoilers, the general public did not find this ending fitting. 

Rick Hatchett’s journey this season, played by Walton Goggins, was marked by personal turmoil and a quest for connection. His troubled relationship with Chelsea, portrayed by Aimee Lou Wood, plays a role in his fate.

While this is a perfect reminder that you can never fix a man, it also illustrates the struggle between the pair. 

The Ratliff family’s arc concluded with an unfortunate use of fruit and a reminder of the family’s luxuries. 

Originally in Thailand because of their oldest daughter’s thesis paper, the Ratcliffs find themselves fighting various personal demons throughout their entire stay. 

Timothy Ratliff, father and sketchy businessman, has spent his stay at the White Lotus fighting off suicidal thoughts, while also stealing his wife’s entire Lorazepam prescription. Played by Jason Isaac, Timothy considers the possibilities of how his family will take the news that awaits them in Raleigh, aftering hearing every family member’s opinion of their lavish lifestyle. 

While Piper and Lochlan, played by Sarah Catherine Hook and Sam Nivola, were interested in spending time with the Buddhist monks, a singular night at the monastery proved their luxurious life couldn’t be left for subpar food and a cot. 

Jaclyn, Laurie and Kate rekindle their deep-rooted friendship after a petty quarrel over a man and acknowledge their faults. Although Jaclyn cheated on her husband during their stay, it’s swept under the rug and forgotten about after Laurie’s encounter with an angry girlfriend. 

The finale also showcases Belinda Lindsey, played by Natasha Rothwell, finding a five million dollar funding from Greg, the wife murderer. 

Although one could argue that these storylines ended fairly well, the finale was a monumental upset. 

My favorite fashion icon and self-help queen, Chelsea, had an underdeveloped storyline that had so much promise, and I spent the entire season praying she would finally find her worth. Although she’s a dedicated and loyal partner, I spent the better part of the finale hoping she could potentially have a different fate. 

The Ratliff family is an even greater upset, and after a full season of Timothy wanting to die, he miraculously just decides it’s gonna be okay. A week of Lorazepam and binge drinking makes him a rational human during the season’s last moments? 

Belinda’s son offered little towards the plotline, and her random hookup with a white lotus employee left me speechless for a multitude of reasons. Instead of focusing on her future business plans, her character arc merely included having sex with a random person and fearing for her life. 

The plotline for each character was so painfully slaughtered that instead of being excited to watch the ending, I was actively trying to find other things to do. The season included many plotlines to work off of, yet they squandered every opportunity to end the season well. 

The finale of “White Lotus”left viewers searching for answers they may never receive, and without the final plotlines ending in a synchronized way, the season dwindled in the final episode.