Season 2 of ABC’s hit series Will Trent ended with an intense revelation. The finale took a dark turn as Georgia Bureau of Investigations Special Agent Will Trent (Ramón Rodríguez) arrested his girlfriend, Detective Angie Polaski (Erika Christensen).
Will discovered that Angie had covered up the murder of Lenny Broussard (French Stewart) in the first season. This event shattered Angie’s life, leaving her career in ruins and her relationship with Will beyond repair.
As a result, Will decided to leave town without informing his friends or colleagues about his destination. Angie’s arrest dramatically changed the storyline, raising questions about how the series would handle her character moving forward. However, the way the writers resolved this conflict in Season 3 left many viewers disappointed.
The Show Handles Angie’s Arrest Poorly
The series addressed Angie’s arrest in an unconvincing way. Angie’s decision to cover up Crystal’s (Chapel Oaks) murder of Lenny indirectly caused Crystal to become a serial killer. Crystal ended up murdering four more people, making Angie’s mistake even more severe.
Season 3’s premiere, “I’m a Guest Here,” takes place six months after these events. Angie is no longer part of the Atlanta Police Department, but she is not in prison either. Instead, she works as a security guard for a gated community.
Later in the episode, she tells Michael Ormewood (Jake McLaughlin), “To be fair, they were this close to hanging a felony on me. Thank god for that judge.” Ormewood replies, “Yeah, well, you deserve that deal. We need you.”
This brief exchange dismisses the major consequences Angie should have faced. Instead of showing her trial or how she avoided jail time, the show quickly explains it through a conversation. By the third episode, “Find a New Pond,” Angie returns to the Atlanta Police Department and regains her detective position.
The way the show restores her status feels rushed and unrealistic. If the series had shown her legal battle, viewers would have understood how she managed to return. Instead, the off-screen resolution makes it seem like a weak excuse to reset her character.
Angie Blames Will for Her Problems
In the latest episode, “The Floor Is Lava,” Will and Angie see each other for the first time since her arrest. Their conversation quickly turns hostile. When Will tries to talk to her, Angie yells, “You blew up our life!” She resents him for arresting her in front of her colleagues and refuses to take responsibility for her actions.
Angie’s anger toward Will proves that she does not feel remorse for what she did. Instead of accepting her mistakes, she blames Will for upholding the law. Her return to the police department feels undeserved because she has not shown any signs of growth. The way she lashes out at Will highlights the toxic nature of their relationship.
Will and Angie’s connection has always been unhealthy. Their past trauma as foster children brought them together, but as adults, they continue to harm each other emotionally. The show portrays Angie as someone who avoids accountability, making it difficult for viewers to sympathize with her.
What’s Next for Angie and Will?
If the writers want to develop Angie’s character, she needs to take responsibility for her actions. Instead of blaming Will, she should acknowledge her mistakes and make amends.
Will and Angie’s relationship has caused more harm than good. Moving forward, they need to part ways to heal. Angie must focus on rebuilding her life without Will, and he should do the same. Their storylines should evolve separately for meaningful character growth.
New episodes of Will Trent Season 3 air every Tuesday on ABC. All episodes are also available for streaming on Hulu.
