Killer Instincts
7th episode of the 3rd season of The White Lotus
"Killer Instincts" is the seventh episode of the third season of the American black comedy drama anthology television series The White Lotus. It is the 20th overall episode of the series and was written and directed by series creator Mike White. It originally aired on HBO on March 30, 2025, and was available on Max on the same date.
The series follows the guests and employees of the fictional White Lotus resort chain. The season is set in Thailand, and follows the guests, including Rick Hatchett and his girlfriend Chelsea; Timothy Ratliff, his wife Victoria, and their children Saxon, Piper, and Lochlan; Jaclyn Lemon and her friends Kate and Laurie; White Lotus Hawaii employee Belinda; and White Lotus Thailand staff Pornchai, Mook, and Gaitok. In the episode, Saxon attends Chloe's party, while Rick and Frank meet the Hollingers at their house.
According to Nielsen Media Research, the episode was seen by an estimated 956,000 household viewers and gained a 0.23 ratings share among adults aged 18–49. The episode received generally positive reviews from critics, with praise for the performances (particularly Carrie Coon and Patrick Schwarzenegger) and build-up to the finale, although many criticized the pacing and underdeveloped subplots.
Plot
Rick (Walton Goggins) and Frank (Sam Rockwell), posing as a film producer and director respectively, meet with Sritala (Patravadi Mejudhon) and Jim Hollinger (Scott Glenn) at their home to discuss Sritala starring in a Hollywood film. Rick invites Jim to speak privately about doing business in Thailand and they go to his office.
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