ABC’s Will Trent just dropped its most jaw-dropping episode yet. Season 3’s penultimate hour, titled “Why Hello, Sheriff,” delivered not one, not two, but three major reveals that are set to reshape everything going into the finale — from a shocking family twist to a complicated pregnancy and a powerhouse casting choice that elevated it all.
Will Meets His Biological Father — And It’s the Last Person He Expected
After seasons of silence surrounding Will’s origins, the truth is finally out: Sheriff Caleb Roussard is his biological father. The discovery comes after a tense face-off between the two at a crime scene, where friction quickly turns personal when DNA results expose their shared bloodline. “Will’s blindsided,” series lead and executive producer Ramón Rodriguez tells Variety. “He’s been clashing with this man — and now he finds out it’s his father? It guts him. At first, he just wants to run.”
Roussard is played by Severance star Yul Vazquez, whose casting turned out to be more than just a good fit — it was pivotal. “Yul brought depth, gravity, and a striking resemblance that made the reveal all the more powerful,” Rodriguez explains. “He was excited, committed, and perfect for this complicated role.”
Angie’s Pregnant — But It’s Not Will’s Baby
In another emotional twist, Angie Polaski (played by Erika Christensen) learns she’s pregnant. But the father? It’s not Will — it’s Dr. Seth McDale. “Talk about dropping a grenade right before the finale,” Rodriguez says. “We’ve been building up this emotional tension all season. And now? Everything’s unraveling.”
The reveal deepens Angie’s already-complex arc and creates new friction with Will, whose future — both professionally and personally — is being shaken from all sides.
Behind the Camera: Erika Christensen’s Directorial Debut
While “Why Hello, Sheriff” packed a heavy emotional punch onscreen, it was also a major moment behind the scenes. Erika Christensen, who has played Angie since Season 1, made her directorial debut in this high-stakes episode. “She absolutely crushed it,” Rodriguez says. “There was a fight scene, a stunt involving a broken window and a cat, deep character moments — and she handled it all like a pro.”
Christensen leaned into the silences, the emotional discomfort, and the vulnerability — shaping one of the show’s most emotionally charged hours yet.
The Finale Is Coming — And It’s the Series’ Most Ambitious Episode Ever
Next week’s season finale won’t be slowing down. In fact, according to co-showrunner Daniel Thomsen, it’s “the biggest episode we’ve ever done.” A bioterrorism threat forces a hospital lockdown, trapping several major characters — including Nico, Ormewood, Dr. Seth McDale, and even Betty the dog — inside.
Rodriguez, who’s been instrumental in shaping the show’s arc, sees the episode as a culmination of both plot and personal growth. “We’ve taken Will from an orphan with no roots to someone wrestling with identity, culture, and connection,” he says. “That’s what makes this more than just a procedural.”
With Season 4 Confirmed, This Is Just the Beginning
Will Trent has already been renewed for a fourth season, meaning this emotional rollercoaster is far from over. “We’ve got cliffhangers coming,” Rodriguez teases. “What’s coming next will shake things even more. This isn’t the end — not even close.”
