Spoiler alert: The following article contains spoilers from Will Trent season 3, episode 9, “This Kid’s Gonna Be Alright.”
One of the main storylines inWill Trentseason 3 deals with the fallout from Will and Angie’s breakup, and it only goes to show why they shouldn’t be together, especially after episode 9, “This Kid’s Gonna Be Alright.“The two characters have been in an on-and-off relationship for decades,ever since they were teenagers in foster care. Will and Angie have never been able to stay together for very long for various reasons. However, afterWill’s betrayal during theWill Trentseason 2 finale, their relationship has seemingly (finally) come to a permanent end.
New episodes ofWill Trentseason 3 air on Tuesdays at 8 pm ET on ABC, followed byThe Rookieseason 7 at 9 pm ET.
As many will recall, seeing as it’s one of the most monumental moments in the show, Will arrested Angie atthe end ofWill Trentseason 2for tampering with evidence and making false statements regarding the murder of Lenny Broussard. Now, in season 3, Will and Angie (who wasn’t charged and got her job back) are trying to move forward. They agree they can never be lovers again and are just trying to maintain their working relationship. Consequently, Will and Angie have both found new love interests, andwhile Will’s romance is stable, Angie’s dating life is a bit more chaotic.
Angie’s First Date With Seth In Will Trent Season 3 Highlights Why She Isn’t Ready For A Relationship Yet
The Date Is A Disaster
Angie meets Dr. Seth McDale when a car hits him on the side of the roadinWill Trentseason 3, episode 8. She takes him to the hospital, and sparks fly between the two. So, Angie and Seth go to a restaurant for their first date in episode 9.It doesn’t exactly go smoothly, thanks to Angie jumping to conclusionsinstead of communicating like someone would in a healthy relationship. Unfortunately, Angie’s actions demonstrate how she’s not ready to date after her breakup with Will.
Ultimately, all this mess suggests Angie isn’t ready for a relationship yet, even if she and Seth make up and share their first kiss by the end of “This Kid’s Gonna Be Alright.”
When Seth goes to the bathroom, Angie spots a wedding ring on his keychain that he left on the table. She searches his wallet to investigate further and finds photos of Seth with a woman, and she immediately thinks she has solved the case. Angie believes Seth is married and cheating on his wife with her. Meanwhile, I’m watching the episode and yelling at the screen, “He’s a widower!” It’s obvious from the get-go how this story will play out, andSeth later reveals that his wife died, confirming my suspicions and making Angie look like a fool.
Scott Foley
Dr. Seth McDale
It certainly doesn’t help when Angie becomes a hypocriteinWill Trentseason 3, episode 9. After she finds out the truth, Angie blames Seth for not being honest with her. However, she wasn’t exactly open about her past with him. Ultimately, all this mess suggests Angie isn’t ready for a relationship yet, even if she and Seth make up and share their first kiss by the end of “This Kid’s Gonna Be Alright.” Angie’s communication and commitment problems haven’t simply been solved overnight.
Will & Angie’s Break-Up Allows Him To Move Forward Romantically
Will Is Dating Marion
Aside from Angie’s evident issues inWill Trentseason 3, Will is thriving in his new relationship. Angie breaking up with him (and metaphoricallyreleasing Will at the end ofWill Trentseason 3, episode 4) has allowed him to finally move on from their romance. Will knows there is no future for them. As a result,Will can move forward romantically, while Angie is still stuck in her old ways.
As of episode 9, Will’s relationship withGina Rodriguez’s Marion Alba inWill Trentseason 3is stronger than ever. He isn’t experiencing any of the same problems that he ran into while he was with Angie. Of course, Will and Marion’s romance is still new, meaning anything could happen to separate them. Nevertheless,Will and Marion are off to a great start inWill Trentseason 3,while Angie and Seth can’t say the same.
Will Trent Season 3 Highlights That Angie Is Not Will’s Most Important Relationship
Will and Angie’s dynamic has been at the center of Will Trent’s story since the beginning, but that doesn’t mean it’s his most important relationship.
Why Will Is Effectively Moving On From The Split But Angie Struggles
Will & Angie’s Relationships In Season 3 Are Quite Different
Will and Angie’s struggles over the years inWill Trentall circle back to Angie’s inability to communicate or commit to their relationship. Will certainly didn’t make it easy. He was overbearing at times and always wanted to play the hero. Fast-forward to season 3, Will doesn’t feel the need to be Marion’s savior, which is partly why he’s able to move on from Angie much more easily than she can. Meanwhile,Angie’s issues persist and carry over into her new relationship.All this to say, Angie should take some time (and attend therapy) before she jumps back into dating inWill Trentseason 3.
