CAST

Ramón Rodriguez
Erika Christensen
Iantha Richardson
Jake McLaughlin
Sonja Sohn

Review

The third season of Will Trent started off with an intense premiere that reminded me why I love this series, complex characters, layered storytelling, and emotional gut punches. The episode opens with a happy chill pool party between colleagues before a few bangs changed all that. Two off-duty cops are shot, setting off a chain reaction that brings our favorite GBI agent, Will Trent, back into investigate.

After last season’s emotional whirlwind, I expected to see Will in a totally different headspace, maybe not hiding out in Tennessee with Betty, trying to run from the chaos he left behind, yet it made sense. But, of course, the chaos finds him anyway. When an old friend from his past, Rafael Wexford – played with such charm and edge by Antwayn Hopper who immediately won me over and stole every scene. When he gets accused of the shooting, Will’s past and present collide in unexpected ways. It’s a solide setup that brings new energy to the series while keeping its roots intact.

Gina Rodriguez joins the cast this season as Alba, and while her dynamic with Will feels fresh and promising, it’s far from romantic – at least in my eyes. It’s great to see another strong character added to the mix, and Alba’s quick wit and general demeanor seem like they’ll be a good foil for Will’s.

The unresolved threads from Season 2 loom large, especially with Angie Polaski’s messy situation. After last season’s discovery of her cover-up, I was expecting more fallout, but it seems like the show is softening the edges a bit. Angie is just suspended with no jail time? That part feels a little too clean for a series that usually embraces moral complexity.

Despite this, the episode nails its emotional beats. Will is still struggling with what he had to do, and this dept he owes to Rafael is interesting, it might have the potential for more stories down the line.

Will Trent Season 3 is clearly setting up a slower burn and a return to the status quo if this premiere is any indication.

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