The White Lotus: All the easter eggs that you missed in the latest episode of the HBO series

While The White Lotus Season 3 rages on Max, the latest fifth episode consisted of quite a few references and easter eggs to the past seasons. As can be expected from a show of The White Lotus' caliber, creator Mike White goes to great lengths to effectively use foreshadowing and referencing previous storylines to great dramatic effect.

The fifth episode of The White Lotus Season 3 featured not only a surprise cameo from star Sam Rockwell but also a reference to season 2's murder of Gary's ex-wife, Tanya.

Here's everything that we know about the easter eggs contained in the latest episode of the HBO show.

Disclaimer: This article contains spoilers for The White Lotus Season 3. Reader discretion is advised.

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The White Lotus season 3 episode 5 easter eggs and other details

Keep reading to learn more about the easter eggs and other references contained in the fifth episode of the HBO show.

1) The cameo by Sam Rockwell

The most recent episode of The White Lotus saw Sam Rockwell appear in a cameo appearance as Frank, a longtime friend of Rick who resides in Bangkok. Upon meeting Rick, Frank handed him a duffel bag containing a gun. Frank also explained in great detail about his sexual misadventures and other tales of debauchery that eventually led him to seek a sober and celibate life. Before parting ways, Frank reminded Rick that the two of them might meet again for a bit of "role-play".

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2) Gary's shadowy past

It is fair to say that throughout season 3, Belinda and Gary, formerly known as Greg, have been locked in a tense contest. Belinda couldn't take it anymore and in episode 5, she confided her apprehensions about Gary to Fabian. The subject of her worry was Gary's former wife Tanya drowning to death in the second season. Although Fabian advised Belinda to keep calm and not involve the authorities, he also mentioned that they had been waiting to question Gary.

Elsewhere, Chloe too expressed her concerns about Gary to Chelsea, revealing that she thought Gary capable enough to murder her.

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3) Timothy Ratliff's su*cide note

Jason Isaac's Timothy Ratliff has been caught between a rock and a hard place on the latest season of the HBO show. After his past financial misdeeds come back to haunt him and while he's looking down at possible incarceration, Timothy etches out "I'm so sorry. I love you all." in his last note before sticking the gun stolen from the hotel's security to his head. Before he can pull the trigger, however, he is interrupted by his wife Victoria.

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