Episode 5 of Loot Season 3, titled “Joyride” picks up a slightly different tone than the usual comedic rhythm of the show. With the events of episode 5 addressing the emotional connection between Molly and Nicholas, one detail made fans think Nicholas is leaving the show for good.
Is Joel Kim Booster’s Nicholas leaving Loot in Season 3?
Joel Kim Booster, who previously appeared as Fire Island’s Noah, and featured in Bravo’s Love Hotel earlier this year, plays Nicholas on the Apple TV series Loot. With the release of Season 3 episode 5 last week, fans now think he is leaving the show for good. This assumption comes after the episode hinted at his departure for an acting job in Korea.
Earlier in Season 3, Nicholas turned down an acting job offer for a Korean-American role. However, now that they want him back for a spin-off series, Nicholas has to decide choosing either ambition or loyalty to Molly. Maya Rudolph plays Molly Novak on Loot, who met Nicholas when she needed him the most. Now, as a career opportunity for Nicholas has the potential to separate them, they both have very important decisions to make. Especially Molly, who needs to decide whether to stay emotionally dependent on her friend or be supportive and let him go.
In light of these events going down during the current storyline, fans assume Nicholas will leave for Korea very soon. However, some are still hopeful, as one fan commented on a Loot Episode 5 promo post by Apple TV on Instagram. The fan wrote, “I loved this episode but I hope it doesn’t mean we won’t see Nicholas again.” Another fan commented, “Loved learning the backstory of their friendship.”
While there is no confirmation of him leaving the show, the emotionally charged fifth episode of Loot Season 3 left viewers anxiously speculating about Nicholas’ fate. However, departing from its usual comedic tone, the episode struck a deeper chord, winning over fans in the process.
