Jason Isaacs' Unforgettable Moment on The White Lotus
In the fourth episode of The White Lotus Season 3, Jason Isaacs thrills fans with a surprising scene. He plays Timothy Ratliff, a man distressed by an FBI investigation into his business in South Carolina. As he tries to keep this information hidden from his family, a comical situation unfolds.
Timothy adopts his wife Victoria Ratliff’s (Parker Posey) lorazepam habit to alleviate stress. In a state of grogginess, he enters the villa in only a robe. He claims to be "a little jet-lagged" three days into their trip, but his kids — played by Sam Nivola, Sarah Catherine Hook, and Patrick Schwarzenegger — don’t seem to be convinced.
During a discussion about their country club, the weight of Timothy’s situation emerges. Realizing how many might know about his legal troubles, he reclines in despair. At this moment, his robe unexpectedly falls open, resulting in an eye-catching reveal.
"Dad!" the children exclaim, while Posey’s Victoria and Schwarzenegger's Saxon laugh off the embarrassing mishap.
Unbothered, Timothy simply re-ties his robe and exits, leaving his family and viewers in shock.
The struggle of the Ratliff family began when they voiced their frustrations at the Thai wellness resort, particularly regarding poor cell service and excessive family bonding time. As viewers come to understand, Isaacs’ character is confronting serious legal issues that jeopardize his wealth, prompting an emotional breakdown.
Timothy has captured audience attention since the season's start, especially regarding his accent. In February, Nivola shared an exclusive with PEOPLE about how Isaacs perfected his Southern accent. He referenced how the show’s creator, Mike White, suggested they watch Southern Charm for inspiration.
"Jason Isaacs kind of modeled his whole accent and character off of [that cast]," Nivola explained.
Hook humorously mentioned that she didn’t need extra guidance due to her Southern upbringing. "I’m from Alabama," she revealed, adding that Isaacs didn’t tell her to watch the show, leaving her lightheartedly feeling excluded.
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