Warning: This article contains mention of sexual abuse.
Will Trentfinally returns with its third season in early 2025 after a seven-month hiatus, andthe new episodes have much to address after all the dramatic and shocking developments in season 2.ABC’s police procedural show, created by Liz Heldens, Daniel T. Thomsen, and Karin Slaughter, isbased on Slaughter’s book series of the same name. It follows Will Trent, a GBI (Georgia Bureau of Investigation) agent with special skills, making him the best at what he does. Will’s tumultuous (and mysterious) upbringing in the foster care system also shaped him into the person he is in the series.
TheWill Trentseason 3 premiere, “I’m a Guest Here,” will air on Tuesday, January 7, at 8 pm ET on ABC. Season 3 will consist of 18 episodes.
Over the course ofWill Trent,Ramón Rodríguez’s character has uncovered much about his past and the secrets of those close to him,whether at work or in his personal life (or both). In the shortened 10-episode season 2, Will experienced many highs and lows. He got back together with Angie Polaski, his on-and-off love interest who grew up in foster care alongside him. Will also learned more about his family and even recovered a traumatic suppressed memory. So,whenWill Trentseason 3 premieres, the protagonist and the other characters have many issues to face.
10Crystal Was The Serial Killer Murdering Sex Offenders In Will Trent Season 2
The Team Was Tracking Down The Murderer During The Finale
Atthe end ofWill Trentseason 2, episode 9, Will learned that his team was investigatinga serial killer targeting middle-aged men who also happened to be sex offenders.So, the characters continued searching for the culprit during episode 10, aka the finale. While the case seemed par for the course at first, the audience soon discovered that it was far from normal following the revelation that Crystal was the murderer.
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As some may recall fromWill Trentseason 1, Crystal was the daughter of the woman Lenny Broussard was dating after getting out of prison. Lenny abused Angie when she was a kid, and she knew Lenny hadn’t changed during his years in lockup. Unfortunately, Angie was right. Crystal was Lenny’s latest victim, and the abuse was extremely traumatizing, of course. As a result,Crystal began killing sex offenders who reminded her of Lenny.Once viewers became aware of her actions intheWill Trentseason 2finale, it was clear Crystal’s story wouldn’t have a happy ending.
9Crystal Died Running From Angie
Angie Was The First To Learn Crystal Was The Serial Killer
Angie, who had been helping Crystal get back on her feet, was the first to learn that the young woman’s killing streak hadn’t stopped after Lenny. Duringthe twist-filledWill Trentseason 2 finale, Angie put the pieces together and concluded Crystal was the serial killer Will, Faith, and Ormewood were looking for. She tried confronting Crystal herself. Unfortunately, though,Angie’s attempts to get through to the teenager ended in the worst way possible.
Angie found Crystal in the woods with her next victim, who the older woman scared off. However, Crystal got spooked, too, and ran from Angie.TheWill Trentmain characterchased her to a river which Crystal attempted to cross, but she slipped on a rock and fell, hitting her head in the process. The blow knocked Crystal out, and she began floating down the river, face down.By the time Angie was able to reach her, Crystal was dead,utterly devastating the woman who tried so desperately to save her.
8Will Discovered Angie Lied About Lenny’s Death
Crystal Killed Lenny In Season 1
After Crystal died, it was only a matter of time before the truth behind Lenny’s death surfaced. Unfortunately, it was Will who put the pieces together. To refresh fans' memories, Crystal murdered Lenny inWill Trentseason 1 andAngie helped cover up the crime by asserting that she killed the older man in self-defense.Michael Ormewood (who seemingly got away scot-free) helped Angie. However, once Crystal was gone, there was nowhere for Angie to hide.
While making his decision, Will imagined his possible future with Angie duringWill Trentseason 2’s ending. He saw them having kids and growing old together.
Once Will discovered the truth, he had a tough choice to make.He could either turn Angie in and ruin their relationship forever or continue the charade Angie had concoctedand stay with her. While making his decision,Will imagined his possible future with Angie duringWill Trentseason 2’s ending. He saw them having kids and growing old together. Sadly, this dream will likely never happen after Will’s actions at the finale’s conclusion.
7Will Arrested Angie In The Will Trent Season 2 Finale
Will Was Torn Over Choosing Angie Or The Law
Will knew he couldn’t ignore whatAngie had done during the polarizingWill Trentseason 2 finale. While he wanted so desperately to save Angie, he couldn’t this time. Part of the reason whyWill and Angie’s relationship has been so tumultuous is because of his constant need to save her,which greatly angers Angie. However, Will chose his job/the law/his morals during season 2’s ending and arrested “the love of his life.”
At the beginning ofWill Trentseason 2, episode 10, “Do You See the Vision?,” Amanda Wagner offered Angie a job at the GBI. Following her arrest, though, that offer is likely off the table.
Will walked up to Angie in the precinct and announced he was putting herunder arrest for tampering with evidence and making false statements in regard to Lenny’s case.Afterward, Angie heartbreakingly told him, “I thought you might choose me.” Police officers took Angie away, and Will was obviously heartbroken, despite knowing he was doing the right thing at the end ofWill Trentseason 2.
6Will Disappeared After Arresting Angie
Amanda Discovered Will’s House Abandoned
Even though Will didn’t choose Angie inWill Trentseason 2, episode 10, that didn’t mean his decision was easy. And after arresting her, Will’s broken heart convinced him to run away.Amanda later showed up at Will’s house looking for him.However, she just found Nico, who informed the GBI Deputy Director of Will’s absence, leaving everyone wonderingwhere Will went at the end ofWill Trentseason 2.
It’s unclear where Will went, but it was obvious that he needed to get away from everything after breaking his relationship with Angie.
Will packed a duffel, told Nico they could move into the main house, gave them enough money to pay for utilities for a while, and took Betty with him when he left. WhenWill Trentseason 3 releases,the premiere will pick up months after Will’s disappearance.It’s unclear where Will went, but it was obvious that he needed to get away from everything after breaking his relationship with Angie. According to Ramón Rodríguez’s interview withTVLine, Will is a brand new man in season 3. He teased:
“Will has taken some time to get away, to reflect, to be alone … to walk away from anything that he has known … [Will has] pushed past certain things that he normally doesn’t, [which] is why we’re able to introduce him in a new way at the top of season 3, where he’s somebody who isnotso rigid.”
5Amanda Continued Lying About Planting Evidence On A Suspect Decades Ago
Faith Was Disappointed In Amanda
Although it may not seem like it, notevery big moment inWill Trentseason 2happened during the finale. Earlier in the season, Amanda confronted her past when her former offender got out of jail and began stalking her. The audience (and Will and Faith Mitchell) later learned that the only reason why he was in prison was because Amanda planted evidence on him decades ago. She knew he was a repeat offender. However,Amanda could never form a case solid enough for the judicial system,so, she took matters into her own hands.
WhenWill Trentreturns with season 3, Amanda and Faith will likely still be dealing with the fallout from season 2, episode 5, “Capt. Duke Wagner’s Daughter.”
While Amanda confessed her past actions to Will and Faith, she never came clean to the GBI. In order to keep her job, Amanda had to continue lying. Unfortunately,Amanda’s deceit dramatically affected her relationship with Faith.The younger woman was quite disappointed in Amanda and let her know it, forever changing their dynamic. WhenWill Trentreturns with season 3, Amanda and Faith will likely still be dealing with the fallout from season 2, episode 5, “Capt. Duke Wagner’s Daughter.”
4Faith & Luke’s Relationship Is Up In The Air
Faith Seemingly Committed To Luke During The Will Trent Season 2 Finale
Will and Angie’s relationship isn’t the only one inWill Trent— during season 2, Faith also had a bit of a romance.Faith had a casual fling with Luke, a reporter,but she was never able to fully commit to him. However, at the end of the season 2 finale, Faith sought out Luke for comfort following her tumultuous day, suggesting their relationship was growing more serious.
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It’s unknown if Faith will make her romance with Luke official inWill Trentseason 3. Since the premiere picks up months after the season 2 finale,it’s very possible that Faith completely severed ties with Luke.Or, they could be in a full-blown relationship. Whatever the case, Faith deserves to be happy, whether that means she is with Luke or if she is single, and the premiere should reveal that.
3Gina Is Divorcing Ormewood
Gina Also Wants Custody Of Their Kids
As for developments concerning Ormewood thatWill Trentfans should remember before season 3, his family is essentially falling apart. His wife, Gina, checked herself into a mental health facility earlier in the season, and Ormewood grew closer to his children as a result of being their sole provider. He certainly hasn’t been the bestWill Trentcharacter since its premiere. However,Ormewood grew a lot and attempted to fix his past mistakes in season 2.Unfortunately, that wasn’t enough for Gina.
Gina also told Ormewood that she planned on moving far away and taking their two children with her, gutting Ormewood. He isn’t about to let his kids go without a fight, though.
Gina returned during theWill Trentseason 2 finale and informed her husband that she wanted a divorce. Of course, this alone was quite upsetting for Ormewood, but she wasn’t finished. Gina also told Ormewood that she planned on moving far away and taking their two children with her, gutting Ormewood. He isn’t about to let his kids go without a fight, though. So,whenWill Trentseason 3 opens, Ormewood will likely be fighting for custody of his son and daughter.
2Will Has Unfinished Business With James Ulster
Ulster Claimed He’s Will’s Father In Season 2
DuringWill Trentseason 2, episode 2, Will met with James Ulster, the man who killed his birth mother and claims to be his biological father. By the end of the hour,Will still had no idea who his father was,whether it was James or someone else. Consequently,Will’s paternity speculation will probably continue to haunt him inWill Trentseason 3.
Will Trent Season 3 Resolves Angie’s Cliffhanger Fate With A Cop Out
The Will Trent season 2 finale ended on a massive cliffhanger concerning Angie Polaski, but the first look at season 3 spoils its resolution.
James may very well be Will’s father, which would be rather unfortunate for the GBI agent. The ABC police procedural TV series isn’t afraid to put Will through the wringer, though, meaning James could still be his dad. Ultimately,Will Trentseason 3 has to continue exploring Will’s past,just as season 2 did by having him recover his repressed memory of a traumatic event from his childhood and find his uncle. Perhaps Will finally learns who his biological father is in season 3.
1Will Trent Season 3 Has 2 New Important Characters
Gina Rodriguez Joins The Main Cast
Will Trentintroduces the audience to two new faces in season 3 — Gina Rodriguez as Marion Alba and Scott Foley as Dr. Seth McDale.Rodriguez joins the main cast as Marion, the Assistant District AttorneyandWill’s possible new love interest. Meanwhile, as his character’s name suggests, Foley’s Seth is a doctor who also happens to be Angie’s new love interest, but Foley will be a recurring player in season 3, unlike Rodriguez, who is a series regular.
Scott Foley
Dr. Seth McDale
Will Trentseason 3’s new casting all but confirms the end of Will and Angie’s relationshipafter the season 2 finale. Both are engaging in new romances, seemingly moving on from one another. Given that Will arrested Angie at the end ofWill Trentseason 2, the two characters getting new love interests makes sense, but only time will tell if they are better together or apart (and with different people).
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Will Trent is a crime drama series that follows special agent Will Trent, who was abandoned at birth and raised in Atlanta’s foster care system. He becomes a dedicated agent with the highest clearance rate, driven by his experiences to ensure others do not suffer as he did.
