Will Trent returned to basics, and we’re thrilled.
Was anyone surprised that Will survived? The series couldn’t have survived without him and his skills.
I know fans are divided on the extra appearances of James Ulster, and while I’m growing weary of him, he served a purpose, as Will’s therapist liked to say.
Will Trent Season 4 Episode 12 balanced Will’s exploration into Adelaide’s motives with a fun APD case, exploring why a symphony conductor was murdered.
We finally got a glimpse into Franklin’s life, including why this case made him so uncomfortable.
A Murder at the Symphony Exposed Franklin’s Private Life
Many fans, including me, have complained that we still don’t see Franklin enough, even though he’s now a series regular.
In “I Hear It Now, I Was Good,” Franklin grew uncomfortable when the murder victim was from the Atlanta Symphony, and we learned his ex-boyfriend, Leon, played the trumpet there.
It was hilarious since Franklin tried to keep his personal life separate, and Leon looked horrified upon seeing him.
Turned out he ghosted him and then pretended it was because Franklin wasn’t funny enough, something Franklin wouldn’t let go of, and that drove his co-workers nuts.
Gotta love Faith, though. She knew Leon was lying, and Ormewood thought the two men should go on a date so Franklin could learn the truth and gather intel about the case.
It was the most we’ve ever seen of his personal life. Did we ever know he was named after Benjamin Franklin?
It seemed like Leon was a decent guy, after all. He knew Franklin wanted the whole works – white picket fence, a husband, and kids, and he didn’t think that was for him.
I still hope they hook up again, since they had chemistry.
Renaldo Was Not As Adored As He Looked As the Murder Suspected Increased
An adored symphony conductor, Renaldo, was murdered, and there was a line of suspects. It looked suspicious to Faith that the symphony still wanted to play his piece, but they insisted they’d do it in his honor.
It was the first piece he’d ever composed, so the timing was suspicious, and his first draft looked atrocious. The final version looked so different that it seemed like two different people had written it.
Renalso had racked up a number of enemies by being condescending toward other musicians and sleeping with them.
He was passionate about his music, but he rubbed others the wrong way, which kept widening the suspect pool as people tried to discern who would benefit the most.
Was it the assistant conductor, the husband of the woman he slept with, or the executive director he screwed over when he stole her piece?
Even revered artists can be jerks.
Will Started to Understand Adelaide and Grow Grateful for What He Had
Will is like Amanda. He does not function well when he can’t protect those he loves. Therefore, he didn’t do well with Angie and Nico hovering, even though they loved him.
Everyone was relieved he survived, but he fell apart, ripping up his kitchen since it was the one thing he could control.
Will showed more grace than most because he understood why Adelaide wanted revenge after witnessing the closet her mother locked her in.
She endured psychological abuse, and she had no friends back then.
Will realized that at least he and Angie had each other, and that’s why Adelaide started a network of Ulster followers: these people understood isolation.
She longed for acceptance and adoration, even if these followers thought she was Ulster.
I love how Will used his visions of Ulster for his benefit to scare Jeb, since Jeb worshipped him.
Will used that to their advantage to convince Jeb that he had been duped and to lure him into assisting their team.
I never expected a teenager to be in charge of making the moves, but Adelaide must have known how to recruit them and scare Will into complying.
I suspect we won’t find Antonio for a few more weeks, as this will be the long game.
Will Trent Has Dropped Many Faith and Ormewood Arcs
While Will Trent finally featured some awkward teasing between Ormewood and Faith, something felt off.
I’m relieved Will Trent addressed the awkwardness since we’ve barely seen them together since Ormewood witnessed how much she cared about Malcolm, and Faith thought her love life was over.
I enjoyed that they were able to tease each other again, but Ormewood seemed uncomfortable with Faith in his office while she ate his snacks.
He used to feed her snacks, so something was off.
It’s also tiresome that even though Faith contemplated a break from the GBI, she’s still solving cases. Will they return to her confusion or her desire to find love?
Amanda Finally Took a Chance on Happiness and Got Burned
I loved that Will Trent Season 4 Episode 12 highlighted Amanda’s PTSD again. She actually took Ormewood’s advice and joined a support group.
It’s the first time we’ve seen her begin a new friendship, and both Amanda and Casey understood the importance of relinquishing control and trusting someone else.
The series has not explored Amanda’s dating life since Evelyn called her “Randy Mandy” on Will Trent Season 3 Episode 15.
It was slow and sensual this time with Casey. I initially assumed they were becoming friends, but there was something sweet about how Casey asked permission before she even kissed Amanda.
They had both been hurt before, and I enjoyed seeing someone nurture Amanda. That happy moment didn’t last long since Casey’s ex, Dallas, ignored the restraining order and came after her.
Amanda has always protected those she cares about, but going after Dallas probably wasn’t the best answer.
I get it. I abhor that men like that never answer for stalking, but that only angered him more.
While I appreciated her teaching Casey shooting skills, I knew the second she gave her a gun, it would backfire on her.
Amanda should have known better, and now Appleyard may have ammunition to get her out.
Over to you, Will Trent Fanatics. Were you excited to learn more about Franklin and Amanda? How long will it take to find Adelaide and Antonio?
Let us know in the comments below.
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