White Lotus Star Defends Belinda’s Big Money Move—And Why She Ditched Pornchai

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HBO is renowned for its critically acclaimed TV series, and Mike White’s “The White Lotus” is a recent addition to that list. This dark comedy, available for streaming with a Max subscription, has just concluded its third season, sparking intense reactions from viewers following the finale. The Season 3 cast of “The White Lotus,” including Natasha Rothwell, have been open about Belinda’s outcome as the story wraps up.

As some viewers are just now catching up on “The White Lotus” Season 3, dedicated fans like myself have already moved on from watching to analyzing and debating the finale. The storyline concluded with Belinda securing a happy ending thanks to Greg’s wealth, with both her and son Zion making it through the resort shooting in Thailand. Some viewers were disappointed that she didn’t pursue her plans with Pornchai, but the actress defended her character’s actions in an interview with People. In her own words:

People often suggest that I should have brought Pornchai along instead, to which I respond, “Not at all. She doesn’t owe anyone anything. She has chosen to prioritize her own well-being over others.

Truthfully, it seems beneficial for her. It appears that Belinda may have relished her experience with Pornchai, but it’s likely better for her to prioritize herself. This involves leaving Thailand with Greg’s funds and establishing her own business in the U.S. However, this decision necessitated turning down Pornchai, not just on a personal level, but also professionally.

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In the final episode of Season 3, Belinda found herself repeating some of Tanya’s actions from Season 1, albeit in a different context. Instead of pursuing the Thai spa owner Pornchai as initially planned and potentially opening a clinic together, she opted for a more lucrative opportunity when offered $5 million as a substantial bribe to keep quiet about certain events. This money could significantly alter her life’s path.

Spectators ponder how Belinda could transform with this newfound wealth, and Natasha Rothwell discusses the possibility of her turning into an unscrupulous individual. In simpler terms, people are curious about how Belinda might be affected by having money, and Natasha Rothwell talks about whether she might become a less than admirable person.

I’m not convinced otherwise. While I believe her intentions are noble, I suspect she may have been treading on the edge of wrongdoing by accepting this money… So I don’t foresee her becoming truly malevolent, but I do sense potential repercussions from all these choices she’s made, a kind of balance between good and bad.

It appears that potential repercussions are not entirely unlikely, given that Greg is known to be untrustworthy and has the means to orchestrate Tanya’s murder. Given this, it seems plausible that he could locate Belinda in the U.S. Furthermore, she might unwittingly become a witness for the Italian police investigating Jennifer Coolidge’s heiress’s death. When talking with People, Rothwell pondered about the possibilities of his character’s future:

Given that Greg is shady and capable of arranging Tanya’s murder, it’s possible that he could find Belinda in the U.S., and she might end up being a witness for the Italian police investigating Jennifer Coolidge’s heiress’s death. Rothwell recently speculated about his character’s future with People magazine.

It’s uncertain, but it seems to me that there’s a good chance she might return.

Given that it appears unfeasible for Belinda to revisit the setting of another “White Lotus” installment, there’s a chance that her character, Rothwell, may not resurface in the Emmy-acclaimed series again.

As a cinephile, I’m thrilled to share that you can binge-watch all three seasons of “The White Lotus” right now on Max! Here’s hoping we get updates about the next chapter in this captivating series sooner, rather than later.

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2025-05-01 19:07