The White Lotus fans 'work out' link between deaths in earlier seasons ahead of finale

*Warning - This article contains spoilers for all 3 seasons of The White Lotus.*

The buzz around is reaching fever pitch as fans of the hit HBO series brace themselves for the season 3 finale, eager to find out which character will meet a grim fate by the end. With the episode dropping this weekend, speculations and fan theories are spreading like wildfire across the web.

Amidst intense build-up featuring a myriad of deadly props ranging from firearms to toxic fruits, the latest instalment of Mike White's satirical dive into the lives of wealthy Americans holidaying overseas unfolds in the exotic locales of Thailand, introducing us to a fresh cast intertwined with returning personalities.

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Loyal followers will indeed be thrilled to see the return of Belinda (Natasha Rothwell) from the inaugural season, alongside the universally despised Greg/Gary (Jon Gries), who has graced our screens for the past two seasons. However, that's not the only breadcrumb fans have seized upon to link the series' first and second outings.

has been abuzz with sleuths sharing their top death predictions, analyzing key connections from previous seasons. One keen observer, @CheetahMinimum1931, posited: "I think that Frank is going to snap. But the fact that the other two seasons had accidental deaths in them is important. Somehow, there will be an accidental death.

"Rick, probably, will die. Also, the suicide fruit will be used to kill the Ratclifs, and maybe the youngest son will accidentally drink the smoothie intended for the older son."

Fans of the hit series have been quick to dissect the pattern behind the shocking character demises, noting that they often stem from their own dodgy choices, which could also point to Rick, reports .

One eagle-eyed viewer, @Tyrannusverticalis, tweeted: "It seems to be a goofy, likable character who puts themselves in harm's way via lousy decisions and gets killed. Rick does fit that description.

"I don't know how Tim's inability to control himself will be used in the end, but they are making the character more unhinged as the season progresses which could be for a plot purpose."

In a dramatic twist during the first season, hotel manager Armond (played by Murray Bartlett) met his demise after a downward spiral. His end came at the hands of Shane (Jake Lacy), who mistook him for a thief, following a bitter row that culminated in Armond sneaking into Shane's room with a disgusting parting gift.

Season two saw the fan-favourite Tanya (Jennifer Coolidge) meet a tragic fate after her conniving husband Greg orchestrated a hit on her. Despite a series of questionable choices, including boarding a boat with strangers, Tanya managed to outsmart Greg's deadly scheme.

In an epic showdown, she took down her captors in a fierce gun battle, only to tragically fall overboard and drown while attempting to flee.

As the third season reaches its climax, viewers are left wondering who will be the next to face an untimely exit.

The White Lotus season 3 continues Sundays on HBO and the following Monday on Sky.