This piece discusses plot points from the first two episode of The White Lotus. Up until Season 3 of The White Lotus, many assumed that an ingredient for the show's separate island itinerary format was one connecting character from a previous season.

Season 3 of "The White Lotus" premiered at 9 p.m. EST/PST on Sunday, Feb. 16. New episodes air on Sundays at 9 p.m. ET/PT on HBO and stream on Max. The next episode, "Denials," airs Sunday, March 23.

Speaking to Kimmel about how he found out he'd be returning to the show (creator Mike White text him), Gries makes an off-hand remark that could have wider implications for how Season 3 ends for his character.