'The White Lotus 3': Where was Belinda till now
What's the story
The third season of HBO's acclaimed series, The White Lotus, has brought back a familiar face—Belinda Lindsey.
Played by Natasha Rothwell, Belinda is the only character confirmed to return from the first season.
The premiere episode (which was dropped on Monday morning) also teased her son, Zion Lindsey (Nicholas Duvernay), in a flash-forward teaser scene.
So, what makes the Season 1 character return; why is she visiting the Thailand resort?
Character development
Belinda's role in 'The White Lotus' S03 premiere
Though Belinda's role isn't central in The White Lotus's third season premiere, she serves as a familiar link to previous seasons.
In the first season, she shared a close but complicated relationship with Jennifer Coolidge's character Tanya.
Despite Tanya's promise to fund her wellness center, she later withdrew her offer to assist Greg.
This betrayal likely contributes to the sadness Belinda expresses in Season 3.
Character journey
Belinda's past and future in 'The White Lotus'
In the first season, Belinda served as the resort spa manager at The White Lotus Hawaii. She became an emotional caregiver to Tanya, often serving as a friend and therapist beyond her professional duties.
After Season 1, it is believed that Belinda continued working at The White Lotus Resort in Hawaii and is now visiting Thailand as part of a company exchange program to learn more about health and wellness.
Training opportunity
Belinda's participation in the exchange program
Belinda is taking part in an exchange training program through The White Lotus company. She will learn Thai-inspired relaxation techniques employed at The White Lotus Thailand and also experience the methods firsthand.
Speaking to EW, Rothwell revealed that Belinda is "staying at the hotel, which is something that she hasn't done before."
This is the first time Belinda has taken a professional risk since Tanya's betrayal.
Expected confrontation
Anticipated reunion in 'The White Lotus' S03
The third season premiere also revealed that Tanya's ex-boyfriend Greg, who plotted to kill her in the second season, has returned as a Thai resident.
Considering Belinda and Greg's involvement in Tanya's story in Hawaii, a confrontation between the two characters seems likely.
Rothwell hinted at this potential encounter by stating that Belinda will have questions for Greg if she sees him at the resort.