Erika Christensen on Angie’s Growth, Disco Dreams, and Will’s Love Confession in Will Trent
Warning: Spoilers ahead for Season 3, Episode 13 of Will Trent, “One of Us Now.”
In the latest twist-filled episode of Will Trent, fans were taken on a wild ride through cult secrets, hallucinations, and a surprise love confession. But underneath all the chaos, Erika Christensen’s character, Angie Polaski, found herself grappling with emotional revelations and dangerous decisions — both on and off the job.
In “One of Us Now,” Will (Ramon Rodriguez) dives deep into the cult-like Olas Initiative, where a drug-induced fever dream leads to one of the show’s most unexpected moments yet — a disco dance hallucination featuring a talking dog, emotional vulnerability, and an “I love you” bombshell dropped on Angie. While only some of that was real, Will’s feelings may not be so easy to brush off.
Christensen spoke about filming the fever dream, Angie’s love life, and the emotional complexity of her relationship with Will.
A New Love for Angie — or a Temporary Detour?
Angie’s budding relationship with Seth (Scott Foley) has sparked mixed reactions. Christensen admits she’s torn, too.
“Scott’s character is such a grounded, good person,” she says. “Especially for Angie. He understands her sobriety, offers stability. But as a viewer? It’s hard not to root for Will and Angie. They share something no one else ever could.”
Their long, trauma-connected history is a central thread of the show. “It’s like they’re family,” Christensen reflects. “They probably shouldn’t be together romantically — but emotionally, they’re each other’s home.”
Will’s Hallucination Confession — Sacred Water or Truth?
The fever dream had Will dancing under disco lights, declaring love for Angie, and confessing emotional uncertainty to Marion (Gina Rodriguez). While it may have been prompted by the cult’s “sacred water,” Christensen believes the emotions weren’t completely fabricated.
“She knows the connection between them isn’t going away. Deep down, it’s there. But she’s chalking it up to the hallucination for now.”
Filming the scene, Christensen shares, was a joy. “Oh my God, it was the most fun,” she laughs. “We were all rehearsing, sending each other videos, cracking up. The crew was loving it, too. It felt like our unofficial musical episode — Jake [McLaughlin] has been joking about doing one since the start.”
Trust, Trauma, and Growth
Throughout Season 3, Angie has fought to reclaim her place within the department and regain trust — not just from her colleagues, but from herself.
“She’s getting closer to trusting herself again,” Christensen says. “That’s the big hurdle. After what happened with Crystal, she realized she needs to be sharper, more self-aware. It’s what she tried to tell Will when he wanted to go undercover — he fits their target type too well. He was at risk.”
Now, Will faces his own crisis, mirroring what Angie went through — and perhaps, Christensen notes, gaining a new perspective on her past decisions.
Angie & Ormewood: A Bond Beyond Work
Christensen also touches on Angie’s bond with her partner Michael Ormewood (McLaughlin), which has only deepened.
“They’re trauma bonded in a way that makes them inseparable,” she says. “Jake and I found something early on, and it’s grown. I always say they’re like fraternal twins separated at birth — he got the good family life, she didn’t. But they operate on the same frequency.”
Looking Ahead to Season 4
With Will Trent officially renewed for a fourth season, Christensen couldn’t be more thrilled — and surprised by how much is still to come.
“I directed Episode 17, and just that one episode has so much story in it. The back half of the season is packed. It changes how we see this world and sets up something totally new for Season 4.”
Off-screen, she says the cast and crew have become a true community. “I don’t want to sound cliché and call it a family, but it really is tight-knit. Even after we wrapped, people were going on trips together, throwing parties. We all know how lucky we are — especially in a time when work is scarce — to be part of something that means this much to all of us.”
