Featuring the incredible Ramón Rodríguez as Special Agent Will Trent, the ABC show is back with season 3. It sees Trent serving at the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI), after a traumatic past life, and now ensuring others don't feel the same neglect or despair.
While he's a special agent, his unique perspective and the way he handles his job are deeply influenced by his history. While Trent is the lead character, the show also highlights other characters who add depth to the narrative.
Among the standout characters is Erika Christensen's Detective Angie Polaski, a close friend and occasional love interest of Will Trent. The two have a complex relationship due to shared pasts in the foster care system.
Angie is introduced to fans in season 1, in which she's seen navigating her personal struggles, while also carrying the job as a detective. One of the major plot points in Angie's journey is the murder of Lenny Broussard.
This case began in Will Trent Season 1, in which Angie learned about a teenage girl named Crystal being abused by her mother's boyfriend. Following the abuse, Crystal ended up killing Lenny, but Angie took the blame instead.
Hoping that Crystal would recover from the trauma by attending therapies, Angie claimed that she accidentally caused the man's death in self-defense. However, Angie's life takes a dark turn when the man she loves arrests her in the season 2 finale.
Continue reading to learn why Trent arrested Angie and her fate in season 3.
What happened to Detective Angie Polaski in the Will Trent TV series?
One of the biggest questions among fans keeping up with Will Trent Season 3 is what happened to Detective Angie Polaski in the past, she ended up working as a security guard in the latest season. As previously explained, Angie took on the blame for the teenager and covered up the truth.
However, the worst happened in Will Trent Season 2 when Crystal transformed into a serial killer and eliminated pedophiles in her neighborhood. When Angie tried to track her down, Crystal tragically slipped to her death.
Following her death, Will Trent stepped into the puzzling situation and began investigating the case. He discovered that his lover Angie, tampered with the evidence and lied in the Lenny Broussard case.
As a result, Trent was left with no option but to arrest Angie as she was at fault. While the detective fulfilled his duty, the decision also broke his heart as he's been in love with Angie Polaski.
Ramón Rodríguez confirmed Angie's return before Will Trent Season 3
Following the unexpected arrest, many might be wondering about Angie's fate, as her arrest might end her journey. However, Ramón Rodríguez previously confirmed Angie's return in Will Trent Season 3 when he shed light on their dynamics.
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While talking about the third chapter and how Angie and Will would confront each other, the actor said (via TVLine):
"Oh, it’s going to be tense. It’s really hard. They’re forced to have to be in front of each other. They never got to talk about what happened, what transpired, the reasons why."
The first two episodes are already out and can be streamed on Hulu. Additionally, in the upcoming episodes, Angie and Trent will be seen collaborating on a case. As they work together, Angie and Trent are expected to share emotional and a bit lighthearted moments.
The third episode arrives on ABC on January 21, 2025, so don't forget to catch up with the police procedural.
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