Will Trent Just Revealed the Reason Behind Those Eerie Hallucinations
Will Trent just let audiences in on the deep-seated trauma responsible for Will’s hallucinations in Season 2.
It was in the ABC crime drama’s Feb. 20 premiere that Special Agent Trent was first visited by a vision of his 12-year-old self. “Something else from his childhood is coming up,” series star Ramón Rodríguez told TVLine at the time. “We don’t know what yet, and we don’t know how it is going to impact him, but we know that it’s got an essence of a haunting vibe.”
Young Will returned in Episode 2, when his adult counterpart visited James Ulster in federal prison. He then resurfaced in Episode 4, which aired Tuesday.
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Early on in the hour, Will was reunited with fellow foster care survivor-turned-private investigator “Pee Pee” Percy. After Percy handed Will everything he could dig up on Will’s long-lost uncle Antonio Miranda, he informed Will that their former foster dad, nicknamed “Sleeveless Jack,” had recently died of lung cancer.
The very mention of Sleeveless Jack resulted in yet another hallucination of Young Will. Jack, he said, was a “mean old bastard,” but he hung in there. “I had him getting clipped way sooner,” Percy cracked, before Will showed him the door.
Later on, while working a case, Will hallucinated again. This time, he confided in Faith.
“I don’t know what’s happening,” he said. “I might be losing my mind. I’m seeing… me. It’s me when I was 12. He’s been following me around.
“This foster dad, named Jack, killed his wife while I was there,” Will explained. But he couldn’t remember if he witnessed the murder. “My memory of that year is foggy.” And thus we’re left with more questions than we had before.
Among other major developments this week…
* Angie helped Crystal secure a waitressing gig. Ormewood was surprised to learn that his partner was still in touch with Crystal after she killed Lenny, but Angie insisted that they were not in constant communication.
* Ormewood returned home to find that his wife Gina had packed up her belongings and left him. “I’m sorry, Michael,” she said in a handwritten note. “I love you, but I have to go.”
* Amanda received an ominous phone call from an unknown number. “Amanda Wagner, it’s time to pay,” the person on the other end warned. That was followed by the discovery that someone had been in GBI headquarters after dark and carved the words “time to pay” into the elevator doors.
* As the hour drew to a close, Will picked up the phone and left a voicemail for his uncle: “Hello, this message is for Antonio Miranda. I’m Special Agent….” He stopped. “I’m the son of your sister, Lucy. My name is Will Trent.”
What did you think of Will Trent Season 2, Episode 4: “It’s Easier to Handcuff a Human Being”? Let us know in Comments.
This show keeps getting better and better. I still wish they hadn’t blown up Susan Watson in the first episode, or at all. What’s a huge mistake on their part.
Love this show but still bitter about Cricket Watson. They literally could have done so much with this character. #JusticeforCricket
Loved the show. Love the series and main characters…especially Will, Faith, and Amanda. Great storyline this episode. Wondered how long it would be before Gina would call it quits!!!
Angie needs to adopt the girl.
I Love Will Tent, but it comes on too early for Us to watch as a Family on the West coast.. Just one hour later, the Kids are in bed… 9 or 10 would be Perfect!
Ms. Preston,
Might I suggest you employ any number of the various ways to record this or any other shows you’d prefer to watch ‘kid free’. Either a DVR or perhaps choose one of the streaming platforms so you can watch anytime you want.
You are spoiled for options and choices these days. When my girls were young, I had ONLY the option of recording shows on a VCR. I can think of no good reason for you to miss out on this absolutely wonderful show that continues building momentum and getting better each and every episode!
I have recommended ‘Will Trent’ to my orthopedic surgeon, his PA & nurse, and both my physical and occupational therapist. All but one of them thanked me and said it’s now part of their must-see tv shows.
Hope this helps and good luck
Loved the episode. Does anyone know the name of the song that played at the end of S2E4?
Leon Thomas Breaking Point. It caught my attention too. Great song! I downloaded it on iTunes.
They used our former home as the B&B. Very surreal watching them walk out the front door onto the porch you immediately recognize! Still has our old metal mailbox and lounging lions at the end of the walkway.
What town were they in?
I hope the blue bottle keeps the evil spirits away
What happened to Michael’s second daughter this season? He had a son and 2 daughters last season.
I love the Will Trent series! I really liked the episode 4.I wish I could find the soundtrack, to that particular episode?