Mike White’s globe-trotting anthology The White Lotus has made a habit of leaving breadcrumbs between seasons, and after the massive finale of Season 3—watched by over 6.2 million viewers in under 24 hours—it’s no surprise that fans are already speculating on who might return when Season 4 arrives.
Though HBO has been tight-lipped about what’s next, the series creator himself couldn’t help but fan the flames. In a post-finale interview, White teased a possible continuation of the Ratliff family’s arc, particularly hinting at Victoria—played with biting Southern charm by Parker Posey—who may not be ready to live a life without designer luggage and gilded breakfasts. Given how her story lacked full closure, it wouldn’t be a stretch to imagine her jetting off to another White Lotus resort in search of a new benefactor and fresh chaos.
Meanwhile, the shadow of Tanya’s demise continues to loom large over the show. If White is, as some suspect, weaving an overarching tale about wealth, legacy, and manipulation through her storyline, then the return of Nick Duvernay’s Zion, Belinda’s son, would make poetic sense. Season 3 ended with Zion and Belinda riding off with a suspiciously easy $5 million from Greg—Tanya’s elusive widower and potential puppet master. For a series that thrives on loose ends tied in silk ribbons, it’s hard to believe that cash isn’t going to cause some moral and financial havoc next season.
And let’s not forget Greg himself. His absence in Season 3 was louder than words, and it feels inevitable that he’ll reappear—either to reclaim what he lost or to burn down anyone who tries to get in his way.
The White Lotus thrives in discomfort, in tension that simmers beneath paradise. Whoever checks into the next resort, one thing is clear: the ghosts of past guests never really check out.
