Sorry, Tanya – This Character Just Stole Your Crown as The White Lotus Queen

The White Lotus is a gripping tragicomedy and hilarious satire all at once. Each season, rich and influential people come to the White Lotus Hotel to spend an unforgettable week, which usually ends in a crime.

The hotel guests are colorful and memorable characters, but not all of them elicit sympathy from viewers. Most of them attract attention and debate because of their ambiguous nature and questionable actions.

Before Season 3, Tanya McQuoid Confidently Held the Top Spot Among Viewers' Favorites

Until recently, Tanya McQuoid remained a fan favorite. The woman who is charming in her naivety and spontaneity. Tanya is one of the few characters in the project who does not cause rejection with her actions – unfortunately, these qualities of hers are used by other people.

In the second season, which takes place in Italy, Tanya falls into a trap: people she trusted wanted to get her money. The ending is sad for almost everyone involved in the scam.

With the release of Season 3, Tanya got a worthy competitor in the fight for the love of the audience – Chelsea.

Chelsea Is a Much More Multi-Layered Character Than She Seems at First Glance

The role is played by Aimee Lou Wood, who became famous for her role as Aimee in Sex Education. In that series, Aimee's character was a sweet girl who learned to recognize her own desires, resisted harassment and searched for her way in life.

In The White Lotus, it seemed that viewers will find the same type: a sweet but not-so-brilliant girlfriend of an older man. But her character turned out to be much deeper.

Despite their age difference, it is Chelsea who plays the role of the adult and reasonable person in this couple. In one of the episodes, she even says that she cares for Rick as if he were her own child.

There Is Literally Nothing in Chelsea's Behavior or Actions That Could Cause Disapproval

She tries to keep him from doing anything rash and tries to make sure that he really relaxes in Thailand and gets rid of his worries. Another hotel guest, a young, attractive man, tries to get to know her, but she sets clear boundaries.

And her new friend Chloe, who is also dating an older man, urges her to cheat – but Chelsea flatly refuses to do that to Rick. Redditor stunnashades1g wrote:

“She seems to have come already enlightened, zen and having the answer to everything. She doesn't seem to be chasing materialistic goals, being in relationships for anything but true love + connection, she doesn't judge.”

This makes Chelsea the true gem of not only the third season, but the entire show – she has no hidden motives or ill intentions, only a sincere desire to make her vacation with her loved one memorable.

With razor-sharp wit and effortless charm, she navigates the resort's absurd social dynamics while subtly exposing the hypocrisy of those around her. Chelsea is the only one who really gets the assignment: this is a vacation, not a therapy session. Icon.