The White Lotus Season 3 opened with an intriguing first episode, with the idyllic Thai location of The White Lotus being torn apart by the sounds of gunshots. Given that Episode 2 of this season clarified that Jim, the owner of this hotel is not in fact Walton Goggins’ Rick’s father, there is another theory that is now making the rounds about Rick, especially in light of another White Lotus alum showing up at this location.

Walton Goggins as Rick Hatchett in The White Lotus Season 3|| Credits: HBO

‘Gary’, who is actually Tonya’s widower Greg, has been staying near the Thai location with his new partner Chloe. Rick, has been very interested in knowing where Jim is, which might suggest that Rick is a hitman. Further, ‘Gary’ might be staying near the hotel as hired muscle for Sritala and Jim, which could explain why there were gunshots at the beginning of the season.