The third season of the popular show ‘The White Lotus’ has started, and fans cannot wait to find out what will happen next. Everyone is asking if Jennifer Coolidge, the star who portrayed the favorite Tanya McQuoid, will have an unexpected return considering the new location and predominantly new cast.
Unfortunately for Tanya fans, the answer is no. Her narrative came to a conclusive and dramatic end in Season 2. The season began with a doomy death, which was later established as Tanya's own untimely demise. She was involved with a set of fishy rich men, eventually resorting to taking things into her own hands in a last-ditch effort to stay alive. In a wild turn of events, Tanya murdered all on a yacht before tragically slipping and hitting her head in attempting to flee, ultimately dying. The creator of the series, Mike White, stated that Tanya's death was intended to be ironic as well as appropriate given her character progression.
To everyone's surprise, Greg, the widower of Tanya, played by Jon Gries, is set to appear in the Season 3 premiere. He is not the main character for the new season, but his appearance leaves some curious questions regarding Tanya's passing. He gets a brief mention from his new young girlfriend when she is drinking at a bar. It appears Greg is on vacation at a different White Lotus resort, this time in Thailand, apparently basking in Tanya's inherited wealth. But his "tired-looking appearance" suggests that he might still be troubled by the happenings of last season.
Natasha Rothwell's character, Belinda, the spa manager from Season 1, is also making a comeback. Viewers may recall how Tanya emotionally bribed Belinda in Hawaii. Belinda now reappears in Thailand, where she is receiving instruction in conventional methods of relaxation.
Given her past with Tanya, Belinda's homecoming sets up a potentially violent confrontation between her and Greg. Will Greg's arrival be merely a brief allusion to the past, or could Belinda discover the real reason for Tanya's death?
The return of Belinda and Greg, along with a new crew and a global backdrop, promises another thrilling installment in the ‘White Lotus’ saga as viewers look forward to the Season 3 launch.