The White Lotus Season 2 Finale: Creator Explains Why [SPOILER] Died!

In the season 2 finale of HBO's 'The White Lotus,' the fate of the character who was found floating in the ocean is revealed. In a behind-the-scenes video released on HBO Max after the episode, the show's creator, Mike White, explains his decision to kill off a major character in the twist that ended the Sicilian-themed installment.

[TheSingingGardener]

I Love Jennifer Coolidge’s character but I understand that this show can’t revolve around her character and the way she died was soooo Tanya that I’m not mad about it.

[Simmysays]

I can’t believe she wasn’t even going to take her shoes off before attempting to jump on to the smaller boat 😆

[nicholasgarrick]

It was rough seeing Tanya die like that especially after she smoked those fools on the boat. I felt like there were other ways to get into that smaller boat, but whatever. Can't wait to see what happens with Greg next season.

[gene]

Poor Tanya, She never did find out if Greg was having an affair...

[terigiese]

I was sad!!!She was my FAVE!!But?At least she went out fighting!She got all the bad guys!👊🏻

[trashcan]

She deserves a Emmy and more!! She’s been in the Hollywood game for a while!! She deserves her recognition

[donbrown]

Leave it to Mike White to make Tanya's tragic death a huge gasp and guffaw moment!

[bambooblue]

Agree with prior post. I don’t see why White feels Tania’s character cannot be further evolved in this series. It seemed appropriate and not overkill that she’d be the element tying all seasons together.

[JDMimeTHEFIRST]

I definitely related to Harper. Ethan was annoying at first, but then I saw that he did care about Harper . . .he just forgot how to show it. I think portia was annoying because of how much she complained about getting a free trip to Italy and being paid for it . . .but she really came into her own in the last episode (it's like she became Tonya . . .as she put on that ridiculous hat and asked for a guy's number right after finding out her boss was probably murdered).

[marianateixeira]

The way she fell was so raw it got me good, it was so fucking but i still think Portia could've called the Police or the Hotel lol

[rishikamath]

Thinking back, there were so many moments of foreshadowing about her death:

1. Death is the only immersive experience I've not had.
2. Madame Butterfly.

With all her issues, death seemed like the only way to kill her demons.

[danielle]

now we need Portia to go crazy and spread Tanya’s ashes in season 3

[ClaraPNAraujo]

Jennifer Coolidge absolutely nailed the performance and managed to make a character that wasn't self aware at all extremely likeable and charismatic. And also a main character that had a pretty tragic life (while very privileged too) hilarious. Obv. kudos for Mike White for this. She was one of my faves but the way she died was hilarious, as sad as I also felt.

[Bestosterone]

I was really thinking she was gonna be a character in every season... ;-;

[annaeshun]

Sometimes as a writer it's not about the ending you want or the ending you think would be funny
It's about what readers or audiences would appreciate more, you're not writing for yourself after all

Killing off Tanya and in such a clumsy way might have been funny to him but it also came off lazy and rushed. And I don't get this "dying like that was so Tanya" thing
Sure she's needy, sure she's clumsy, sure she's a little weird but she didn't deserve to die.
Also Tanya, didn't just die, killing Tanya means Greg won, he gets all her money
I don't think anyone liked that

[elondalee]

Seriously mad that Tanya died, even tho she unalived her captors...but excellent season...I hope the series continues on a good streak!

[sallyso]

Best show this year for sure. Loved everything about this season and Tanya was the best character and Harper 2nd fav in season 2. I don’t know how they will ever be able to top a euro holiday location though elsewhere . Curious to see if they can! Maybe if they go to like Bali or something would be pretty cool.

[cinderellaasmr]

Man, Tanya. I really thought she had it in the bag. So sad 😞 Porsha got so lucky. And Albie! Ahhh I knew that B was playing him like a fiddle I effin knew it!! Ugh great season! Had me on my toes the entire time. Love this show!

[pedrosalles]

Her final scenes were so raw, I got TENSE

[CJ-ftyo]

her last words “you got this” very Tanyaic tragic