Tension is mounting in *The White Lotus* Season 3, and even though Victoria Ratliff (Parker Posey) may not seem as visibly stressed as her husband (Jason Isaacs), it’s clear there’s something simmering just below the surface.

This becomes apparent in the opening scene of episode 3, where Victoria has a vivid dream about a looming tsunami. But what transpires in her dream, and what might it mean? Let’s analyze it.

### What occurs in Victoria’s dream?

The dream takes place at night, with Victoria on a beach, staring at the ocean. The scene is reminiscent of Koh Samui, Thailand, where her family is staying at The White Lotus resort. Clutching a bottle of diazepam, she turns to find her son, Lochlan (Sam Nivola), sitting on the sand alongside two hotel staff members. “This is what it looks like before a tsunami,” he observes.

The hotel employees then come up behind Victoria, wrapping her in a duvet. In the distance, a large, lit house stands—an unfamiliar building that appears to be separate from the resort. Victoria then proceeds toward the water as a gigantic wave rushes toward her. Rather than fleeing, she sits down in the sand, awaiting the wave’s impact.

Later, at breakfast, Victoria shares that the house in her dream is actually the Ratliff family residence in North Carolina.

### What is the dream’s significance?

Victoria’s dream may hold multiple interpretations. The simplest viewpoint is that it was sparked by Lochlan’s conversation about tsunamis at the end of episode 2, just prior to the family turning in for the night. Another possibility is that she subconsciously picks up on her husband’s escalating stress and fears that something catastrophic is on the horizon.

Moreover, her disconcerting interaction with Kate (Leslie Bibb) in episode 2 suggests underlying tension or bitterness. Might there be a more profound issue that Victoria is hesitant to confront?

Another viewpoint comes from Victoria’s daughter, Piper (Sarah Catherine Hook), who remarks at breakfast, “Could be some kind of warning.”

If the dream serves as a warning, it’s a dark one—Victoria foresees the total annihilation of her family and all they’ve established. Even more disturbing is her response in the dream: rather than fighting back, she passively resigns to her fate, remaining still as the wave looms.

Our forecast? The Ratliff family’s struggles are far from over, and tensions are bound to rise before the season concludes. But just how much does Victoria foresee?

*The White Lotus* is now streaming on Max, with new episodes debuting weekly.