Angie’s Absence of Romantic Interest in Will Trent Season 3 Dampens Reconciliation Prospects for Her and Will

Spoiler alert: This article includes spoilers from the two-part premiere of Will Trent season 3.

Will Trent Season 3: Love in the Balance

In the third season of Will Trent, the central romance appears to be facing significant challenges, particularly with the introduction of a new character. Based on the acclaimed book series by Karin Slaughter, this ABC crime drama chronicles the life of Will Trent, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation’s (GBI) most skilled special agent. Although Will excels professionally, his personal life is tumultuous. His complicated relationship with Angie Polaski, a former detective and his childhood acquaintance from foster care, has been a recurring theme since the beginning. However, their romantic ties were severed in the season 2 finale.

The new season airs on Tuesdays at 8 PM ET, boasting an impressive count of 18 episodes—marking the largest number in the show’s history.

The Fallout from Season 2

During the dramatic conclusion of season 2, Will’s decision to arrest Angie for concealing a homicide shattered him, leading him to seek refuge in Soddy-Daisy, Tennessee. Meanwhile, back in Atlanta, a lenient judge granted Angie her freedom. As she attempts to reclaim her job at the Atlanta Police Department, Angie has taken a security position within a gated community. After a six-month absence, Will has returned home to confront a new case. However, as of the second episode in season 3, Will and Angie have not yet reconciled.

New Love Interests on the Horizon

Introducing Dr. Seth McDale

Scott Foley as Dr. Seth McDale surprised in The Girls on the Bus — Image via HBO

As revealed prior to the season 3 premiere, actor Scott Foley—best known for his roles in Scream 3 and Scandal—will join the cast as Dr. Seth McDale. This character is portrayed as confident, relatable, and the head of emergency medicine at a local hospital, where Angie eventually meets him. However, audiences will have to wait until episode 8 to see Seth’s introduction unfold.

In a conversation with TVLine, the showrunners hinted at the significance of Seth’s character in Angie’s life, noting the strategic placement of his role within the ongoing storyline. Showrunner Liz Heldens stated:

“Episode 8, so we’ve got a little bit of a wait. He’s a doctor, and he works in the emergency room of the hospital that’s nearest to the police station. We wanted him to be in the ecosystem, you know? We go to the hospital a lot on our show, so it made sense. He is somebody who might be able to chime in on a case. He was designed as someone who has some sobriety under his belt and would be this really mature guy who is not going to take any of Angie’s crap. I’ve worked with Scott Foley before [on Fox’s The Big Leap]. I love him, and he just comes in, kind of drops out of the sky in episode 8, and then they go on a little adventure together.”

Timing and Implications for Will and Angie

Possibilities for Reconciliation

The delayed introduction of Foley’s character means that viewers interested in Will and Angie’s potential reconciliation will have to exercise patience. With 18 episodes in season 3, if Angie meets her new love interest later in the series, the chances of her reuniting with Will diminish significantly, especially considering Foley’s high-profile status—which suggests he will have a substantial role.

Will Trent Season 3 Cast	Role
Ramon Rodriguez	Will Trent
Erika Christensen	Angie Polaski
Iantha Richardson	Faith Mitchell
Jake McLaughlin	Michael Ormewood
Sonja Sohn	Amanda Wagner
Gina Rodriguez	Marion Alba
Scott Foley	Dr. Seth McDale

The Fragility of Reunions

Is a Reconciliation Feasible?

Given the turbulent nature of Will and Angie’s relationship, any hope for them to reunite seems precarious. Although their deep understanding of each other is unmatched, this does not necessarily equate to a successful partnership. The history of their romance has been marred by toxicity, and despite their profound feelings, unresolved issues and past traumas linger.

Angie and Will appear to have viable opportunities for love through Marion and Seth, respectively. The arrest incident in season 2 appears to mark a definitive turning point, casting doubt on whether they can ever return to a blissful relationship. The narrative suggests that both characters deserve a chance to forge new paths, with the connections they are developing offering hope for a brighter future. Whether these new relationships will thrive remains to be seen, but Will and Angie’s reconciliation seems unlikely in the current narrative of Will Trent.

Source: TVLine

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