Will Trent showrunners Liz Heldens and Daniel Thomsen recently shared insights on the future of Angie, focusing on her journey as an expectant mother and her evolving relationship with Will. The dramatic season 3 finale left viewers in suspense as Angie made a pivotal choice—after a harrowing near-death experience, she decided to keep her baby. Following a positive ultrasound, which confirmed the vitality of her unborn child, Angie and Seth expressed their love and commitment to each other. In stark contrast, Will faced emotional turmoil, recently having lost what he described as the “love of his life.”
In an interview conducted by ScreenRant’s Rachel Foertsch and Grant Hermanns, the showrunners delved into what this significant development means for Angie’s character in the upcoming season. Drawing on her personal parenting experiences, Heldens described the complex emotional landscape Angie will navigate as motherhood unfolds. Both showrunners acknowledged the challenges and growth Angie will encounter, while also hinting at how her relationship with Will could evolve. Below are some insightful excerpts from their discussion:
ScreenRant:. .. It seems like [Angie] is keeping the baby. What would you say really solidified that decision for her during the finale?
Liz Heldens: We had a line that we took out where she’s in the airshaft, and she’s crawling along. We only took it out for time, but she’s like, “Alright, your little reverse psychology worked.”I think, when presented with the idea of losing the baby, it just made it very clear to her that she wanted the child. Even though it was not necessarily something she planned, or is going to be perfect in any way, she just decided that she wanted the child. And I am personally really excited to go on that journey with her.
ScreenRant: Is it possible that this will bring her some happiness going forward?
Liz Heldens: I think it’ll bring her something different going forward. I have two children. It’s a big, messy, hard, wonderful journey, and I am interested to see Angie’s life change and open up in a way that she can’t control as much as she can. She has her little way she relates to the men in her life, but I think having the story with her mother, and shining a light on what that relationship was like, and I think her resolving to do better by this child is really interesting. It’s a big challenge.
Implications for Angie in Will Trent Season 4
Focus on Motherhood Overshadows Her Relationship with Will
The creators’ strong focus on Angie’s journey into motherhood will be a central theme as we move into Will Trent season 4. Given Angie’s complicated upbringing and fraught relationship with her own mother, it’s understandable why she initially hesitated to embrace motherhood. However, according to Dan Thomsen, she is now poised to “break the cycle,”moving forward with newfound confidence.
This shift suggests that Angie’s romantic prospects with Will may be put on hold for the foreseeable future—particularly considering her happiness with Seth. Despite this, Heldens emphasizes that a friendship between Angie and Will remains likely. Their compatibility as characters offers viewers a new dynamic, and a platonic relationship could provide intriguing character development.
Analyzing the Future of Angie & Will as a Couple
Distance Can Create Opportunities for Reunion
As we anticipate the arrival of season 4, one thing is certain: Angie and Will’s romantic storyline is unlikely to be a focus. This may actually benefit both characters in the long run. With Angie stepping into the role of a new mother and Will exploring his relationship with his biological father, Caleb, both characters stand to grow significantly.
This period of self-discovery allows Angie and Will to understand their individual identities outside of romantic entanglements. Should Will Trent continue its successful run, there’s a strong possibility that we may witness a reunion between Angie and Will—this time, perhaps, with a firmer foundation to support a lasting relationship.