Natasha Rothwell has urged ‘The White Lotus’ fans to “buckle the f*** up” for its third season. The show has garnered multiple Emmy Awards and critical acclaim since its debut in 2021.

The season 1 star tells PEOPLE how she learned she'd be returning for season 3, calling the show "a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity that I got to do twice"

In the premiere, Belinda is waiting for her son to arrive at the resort, trying to become acquainted with the resort and understand her place as she both studies under the resort staff and takes advantage of the amenities, giving her a reverence for Thailand that her fellow guests don’t seem to have.