WARNING: SPOILERS ahead for The White Lotus season 3, episode 7.
I thought Sam Rockwell’s Frank would take the cake for the most unhinged and bizarre character reveal inThe White Lotusseason 3, but Greg/Gary’s unexpected sexual fantasies in episode 7, “Killer Instincts,” just outdid it.Frank, otherwise known as the “Hollywood director Steve”, was a pleasant surprise inThe White Lotusseason 3, episode 5, making a lasting impression with his confessional rant about sex, drugs, and finding his true identity, which he discovered may be an Asian woman. Frank should continue to be a wildcard inThe White Lotusseason 3 finaleafterbreaking his sobriety while helping Rickconfront Jim.
Greg, who is still going by Gary at The White Lotus Thai Resort, has yet to retaliate against the Ratliff brothers after they both hooked up with his girlfriend, Chloe – and each other – on his private yacht. Greg finds out about it from the yacht crew and later asks Chloe for a favor rather than punishing her. About 42 minutes into the penultimate episode ofThe White Lotusseason 3,Chloe makes an offer to Saxon that she believes he won’t be able to refuse. Saxon’s shocked and disgusted reaction to the proposal – which involves Greg watching him and Chloe have sex – inspires him tomeditate with Chelseainstead.
Greg’s Fantasy About His Mother & Father Is Even More Shocking Than Frank’s Episode 5 Monologue
Chloe Reveals Some Interesting Backstory Details About Greg’s Unusual Upbringing
While Frank’s monologue was just downright shocking, Greg’s deeply-rooted fantasy that dates back to watching his parents have sex as a child instantly surpasses that. Frank’s bit seemed to be the weirdest thing that one of the characters was going to confess so openly inThe White Lotusseason 3 but Chloe certainly upped the ante by revealing one of Greg’s darkest secrets. However,Chloe’s conversation about it with Saxon and Chelsea seems somewhat strategic and intentional, almost as a lure to get Saxon alone. It could have been a lie to lure Saxon in, right where he wanted him.
I’m surprised that the insecure Saxon, who seemed to be mostly desperate to have sex with Chloe in earlier episodes ofThe White Lotusseason 3, would turn down the offer to be with Chloe again. Thatunforgettable scene between him, Lochlan, and Chloehas apparentlychanged something deep with Saxon and how he views sex altogether, which is certainly for the best.
Saxon’s repulsion towards the idea of Greg watching them crossed a serious line.
Chloe probably thought that Saxon would instantly say yesbased on what had happened previously. However, Saxon’s repulsion towards the idea of Greg watching them crossed a serious line. Granted, Saxon was sober when Chloe made her proposal, whereas he was certainly not on the yacht.
Rick & Chelsea Will Have A Lot To Talk About The Next Time They See Each Other
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Chelsea reacting to the news about Saxon & Lochlan and then Chloe telling her about Greg’s fantasy inspire some of the best facial expressions and character reactions ofThe White Lotusseason 3. Similarly, Rick reacting to Frank’s monologue by being utterly speechless was spot-on and hilarious in episode 5.It’s clear to see how Chelsea and Rick are dating based on both of their perplexed yet nonjudgmental reactionsto the absurdity they’re hearing in separate scenes. They’re really just getting to hear some of the most shocking things ever during their visit to Thailand, and it seems like they’re here for it.
With Only 1 Episode Of The White Lotus Season 3 Remaining, I’m Betting Saxon Is Going To Be The One Who Dies
With only one episode left of The White Lotus season 3, I’m convinced that Saxon Ratliff, portrayed by Patrick Schwarzenegger, will die in the finale.
A psychologist would likely have much to say about the paranoid delusions Chloe explains Greg having about his previous girlfriends cheating on him with his best friends. Even though it’s strange and somewhat tragic, I found it to be an interesting aspect of Greg’s backstory, which is still mostly clouded in mystery.It is suspicious that he would tell Chloe so much about that vulnerable part of his lifewhen they haven’t seemed very close throughoutThe White Lotusseason 3. Perhaps Saxon saved himself from a trap since Greg is mostly concerned about power and cannot be trusted.
Is Greg Lying About His Fantasy In The White Lotus Season 3?
He’s A Known Liar & Deceiver, So It’s Completely Possible
There’s definitely a strong possibility thatGreg made up that intricate lie about his childhood in order to catch Saxon in the act and attack him, or something along those lines. He was lying about never having sex with Tanya since they slept together inThe White Lotusseason 2 shortly before he left to have her killed, so he could be lying about all the rest of it.
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Greg shows several signs of being a narcissist who uses information mainly to manipulate people. He is likely incredibly insecure as well, which would make it shocking for him to tell Chloe something so twisted and embarrassing inThe White Lotusunless it was a means toward an end.
