Warning: Spoilers for Will Trent season 3, episode 4 below!TheWill Trentco-showrunner addresses the uncertain future of Will(Ramón Rodríguez) and Angie Polaski’s (Erika Christensen) relationship following the events of the latest episode ofWill Trentseason 3. The hit ABC procedural drama, based on Karin Slaughter’s best-selling novels, follows Atlanta-based Special Agent Will Trent as he solves crime while navigating his personal struggles.A major storyline throughout the series has been his relationship with Angie, a fellow officer and childhood best friend with whom he shares a complicated past.

Following the events of season 2, where Will arrests Angie for covering up a crime,season 3, episode 4 saw Angie declaring that she “releases” Will, making it a point that their relationship is over. Speaking withTVLine,co-showrunner Liz Helden gave insight into her mindset during the episode, suggesting thatAngie’s determination to end the relationship may not be as strong as it appears. Read her full response below:

Ramon Rodriguez as Will Trent

I think she wants to try. I mean, they both have a side to what happened at the end of Season 2. Her side is, “You arrested me in front of everybody,” and his side is, “I had to,” so I think that she’s trying to respect herself, and she’s really trying to let them both off the hook. You know, we all say things one day and feel differently the next day. We try. You say you’re going to change, and you stumble, so we’ll see. But I think she meant it in the moment.

What This Means For Will and Angie in Will Trent

A Relationship That Refuses to End

Will and Angie’s relationshiphas been a major focus point ofWill Trent, with the show exploring their trauma and trust issues stemming from their shared past in the foster care system, which hascreated a co-dependent dynamic that’s hard for them to break. While Angie may be determined to move on, emotions are unpredictable, and their shared history makes a permanent split difficult to imagine.Season 3 poses a new dilemma for the pair, forcing them to consider if they are actually meant to be together or if they are caught in a cycle neither can break.

Will Trent Season 4: Confirmation & Everything We Know

ABC’s character-driven police drama Will Trent returned for a third season in early 2025, and the show scored a season 4 too.

Will and Angie’s story is a constant push and pull, and despite their best efforts to move on, their paths always seem to intertwine. While Will and Angie always find their way back to each other,it may be time for them to break the cycle and meet new romantic interests, especially following the events ofWill Trent’s season 2 finale.It seems that for now, Angie is determined to move past her relationship with Will, and whether the pair reunite or truly move on, their relationship will likely remain a pivotal plot point in future seasons ofWill Trent.

Ramón Rodríguez as Will Trent and Erika Christensen as Angie Polaski in Will Trent season 2, episode 7.

Our Take on Will & Angie’s Future

Their Relationship Is Constantly Evolving

The complicated relationship between Will and Angie is one of the most compelling aspects ofWill Trent.While their bond is undeniable, it is also fundamentally broken, making it difficult to predict whether they will actually end up together. Helden’s comments suggest that the show is leaving room for character growth, allowing them to evolve naturally rather than forcing a certain romantic outcome. Regardless of where their story goes,Will Trentcontinues to deliver an emotional drama that keeps their fans engaged.

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