In the latest episode of The White Lotus, fans are buzzing with theories after a significant tattoo moment involving Valentin’s friend, Alexei. While the episode saw Valentin, a health advisor, and his two friends, Alexei and Vlad, showing off their tattoos, it was Alexei’s large snake tattoo that caught viewers’ attention.
The tattoo, which wraps around Alexei’s arm, sparked immediate intrigue. When Laurie complimented it, Alexei responded, “Oh yeah, you like my snake? I can show you… it goes all the way down.” This statement, paired with the tattoo, has led fans to connect the ink to the ongoing storyline surrounding a robbery.
While Vlad’s spider tattoo—a symbol of Russian prison culture indicating a thief—also piqued interest, it was the snake tattoo that particularly stood out due to its symbolic meaning. Snakes have appeared throughout the series, with one notable instance being in episode two, where Chelsea eyed a snake bracelet before it was stolen during a heist.
This has sparked speculation among fans that Valentin, who distracted the love-struck security guard Gaitok just before the robbery, might be involved in the crime, with Alexei and Vlad potentially serving as the robbers and getaway drivers.
On Reddit, fans are theorizing about the snake tattoo’s connection to the heist. One user questioned, “Does anyone else think Valentin’s friend’s snake tattoo is a hint about the robbery?” Another responded, “I definitely think Valentin’s friends did the jewelry robbery and I think they’re going to try to rob or hurt the ladies!”
A significant clue linking the two events is Chelsea, who could potentially recognize the stolen snake bracelet if it reappears. As The White Lotus heads into its final episodes, viewers are eagerly awaiting how these theories unfold, with the tension rising around the enigmatic “snakes” among the characters.
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