Will Trent Faces Turbulent Times in Season 3 Amid Cult Mystery

ATLANTA, Ga. — As the third season of ABC‘s police procedural drama “Will Trent” unfolds, the titular character plunges into a harrowing case while grappling with personal trauma. Following the shocking events of season two’s finale, the series aired its latest episode on April 2, 2025, where Will confronts the aftermath of a tragedy that has turned his life upside down.

This season opens with Will Trent, portrayed by Ramón Rodríguez, navigating the consequences of accidentally shooting a teenager while pursuing a fugitive. Officially sidelined from fieldwork, he returns to the desk at the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) office, but his investigative instincts drive him to probe a disturbing new case involving the mysterious deaths of three individuals.

In episode 12, the narrative begins dramatically — two women in a truck, one unwell and the other shot, race through a dense forest before becoming victims of a sniper’s bullets. Initial responders assume both women are deceased after the vehicle rolls onto a couple’s property, but the investigation soon reveals one woman, Aster, is still alive, albeit in critical condition.

As the GBI team, including Detectives Angie Polaski (Erika Christensen) and Michael Ormewood (Jake McLaughlin), delve into the victims’ backgrounds, they uncover unsettling similarities. Aster, who had recently lost a son, and Jade, another victim grappling with infertility, both made formidable alterations to their relationships just prior to the incident. The deceased Dermot Park, once linked to the pair through a vehicle registry, turns out to harbor troubling secrets of his own.

Jade had been seeking fertility treatment, a theme that intertwines with the overarching narrative of unresolved personal trauma. Amid these discoveries, the GBI uncovers that each of these individuals had connections to a wellness organization called the Olas Collective, which further complicates the investigation.

Notably, Dr. Seth McDale (Scott Foley), who oversees Jade’s medical treatment, reveals a shocking commonality among the victims: tapeworm infections. This revelation prompts the team to suspect that the organization’s practices might be linked to their health issues and resulting deaths.

Will’s inner turmoil surfaces as he grapples with guilt over his accidental shooting. His search for answers leads him undercover into the Olas Collective, posing as an individual seeking redemption from his past mistakes. The cult-like environment and the organization’s dubious activities ignite Will’s determination to expose potential malicious practices that may have involved the recent deaths.

As tensions escalate, personal relationships within the GBI are strained. The dynamics between Will and his colleagues reach a breaking point, particularly with his love interest, Marion Alba (Gina Rodriguez). Overwhelmed by guilt, Will pushes Marion away after she expresses her love for him. Amidst this emotional turmoil, the couple agrees to a temporary break, complicating his already unstable mental state.

During an emotional confrontation with Marion, Will’s hesitation to share his burden pushes her further away, emphasizing the show’s thematic exploration of trauma, grief, and vulnerability. Gonzalez reflects on Marion’s perspective, stating, “Her self-worth and respect allow her to give him space and time without dragging herself along for a ride.”

As the season progresses, Will’s undercover operation deepens, testing his resilience while providing insights into the darker undercurrents of the human psyche. With the clock ticking and the cult mystery unraveling, Will must confront not only the questions surrounding the deaths but also the demons from his past if he hopes to reclaim his life and future.

New episodes of “Will Trent” air weekly on Tuesdays at 8 PM ET on ABC, and fans continue to eagerly anticipate how these intertwining storylines will develop.