"Denials" is the sixth episode of the third season of The White Lotus. It is the nineteenth episode of the series overall. It was released on March 16, 2025 on HBO and HBO Max.
Synopsis[]
"In the wake of the Full Moon festivities, Laurie finds herself feeling deceived by Jaclyn, while a hungover Saxon tries to bury what happened the night before. Later, Belinda's son arrives at an inopportune moment, Chloe faces questions from her boyfriend, and Rick continues his ruse with Sritala." ― Official site
Plot Summary[]
Saxon and Lochlan wake up disoriented after a wild night on the boat with Chloe and Chelsea. Saxon recalls fragments of the night, including an attempt to hook up with Chelsea, which was unsuccessful, and a moment where he pleasured himself while Chloe and Lochlan were intimate nearby. Chloe later has a tense phone call with Greg, who suspects she was unfaithful. She tells Chelsea she was with both brothers, not just one. As Saxon begins piecing together the events of the night, he becomes uneasy, especially when he remembers Lochlan reaching toward him during sex.
At the pool, Saxon confronts Chelsea, who affirms her commitment to Rick and criticizes Saxon's lack of emotional depth. Chloe then informs Saxon that Greg is aware of what happened but was not upset. Saxon denies any intimate involvement beyond a kiss with Lochlan, claiming they were pressured into it, but Chloe disputes his version of events. Saxon appears disturbed by this information. Meanwhile, Lochlan, while meditating, has visions confirming he did initiate contact with Saxon during the encounter.
Timothy, still struggling with suicidal thoughts, hides the gun he previously took from Gaitok. He joins Victoria in visiting the monastery where Piper hopes to live. While there, Timothy speaks with a monk who shares philosophical views about death and consciousness. The monk's perspective provides Timothy with some emotional clarity and comfort.
Jaclyn's private time with Valentin is exposed when Kate sees him leaving Jaclyn’s room. Kate informs Laurie, who becomes upset and confronts Jaclyn. Jaclyn denies the affair, but Laurie remains angry, accusing her of being unchanged and reliant on male validation. Tension grows among the group, though they still plan to attend the Muay Thai fight Valentin previously invited them to.
Rick and Frank move forward with their plan to infiltrate Sritala's home under the guise of making a film. Rick wants to confront Sritala's husband, whom he believes is responsible for his father's death. Frank poses as the film's director to help them gain entry. Inside the home, Rick finally comes face-to-face with Sritala's husband.
Belinda reunites with her son Zion, who arrives unexpectedly and finds her in bed with Pornchai. Pornchai later proposes the idea of opening a spa together in Thailand. Greg then appears and invites Belinda to dinner at his house, indicating a serious conversation is ahead. He also tells Chloe to invite Saxon and his family.
While the Ratliff family is at the monastery, Gaitok searches their suite and recovers the missing firearm. He returns it to the security booth and practices at a gun range, showing some skill. His supervisor, however, questions whether he has the resolve to use it in a real situation.
Piper chooses to spend the night at the monastery to reassure her mother of its suitability, and Lochlan decides to accompany her.
Cast[]
Starring[]
- Leslie Bibb as Kate Bohr
- Carrie Coon as Laurie Duffy
- Walton Goggins as Rick Hatchett
- Jon Gries as Greg Hunt
- Sarah Catherine Hook as Piper Ratliff
- Jason Isaacs as Timothy Ratliff
- Lalisa Manobal as Thidapon "Mook" Sornsin
- Michelle Monaghan as Jaclyn Lemon
- Sam Nivola as Lochlan Ratliff
- Lek Patravadi as Sritala Hollinger
- Parker Posey as Victoria Ratliff
- Sam Rockwell as Frank
- Natasha Rothwell as Belinda Lindsey
- Patrick Schwarzenegger as Saxon Ratliff
- Tayme Thapthimthong as Gaitok
- Aimee Lou Wood as Chelsea
Guest Starring[]
- Scott Glenn as Jim Hollinger
- Nicholas Duvernay as Zion Lindsey
- Arnas Fedaravičius as Valentin
- Christian Friedel as Fabian
- Dom Hetrakul as Pornchai
- Charlotte Le Bon as Chloe
Co-Starring[]
- Pree "Wan" Asvaraksha as Bodyguard #1
- Lukiska "Taj" Guendaraju as Therapist
- Thanapat "Oat" Noitawee as Bodyguard #2
- Sommanat "Natt" Suttichada as Greg's Butler
- Prachitpon "Pon" Tangsritrakul as Thai Monk
- Yothin Udomsanti as Lek
- Suthichai Yoon as Luang Por Teera
Quotes[]
Gallery[]
Videos[]
References[]
External links[]
- "Denials" at the Internet Movie Database
- "Denials" at Wikipedia
| The White Lotus Season 3 | ||
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301. "Same Spirits, New Forms" |
305. "Full-Moon Party" | |
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| See also: S1 • S2 • S3 • S4 | ||