Although some are hoping that Sara Linton will appear in Will Trent as soon as season 4, the series doesn’t actually need her just yet. ABC’s police procedural is doing fine without Sara. It simply doesn’t feel like the right time to introduce her for a variety of reasons, most relating to Will Trent and his status heading into season 4.
For those who haven’t read the Will Trent books, Sara plays an important role in Will’s story. Without venturing too far into spoiler territory, she is his main love interest aside from Angie. Consequently, Sara is bound to appear in Will Trent one way or another, but it would be in everyone’s best interests to hold off on bringing her into the fold.
8. Will Still Hasn’t Moved On From Angie
The Will Trent Season 3 Finale Proved Will Isn’t Over Angie
The most significant reason why Will Trent doesn’t need Sara right now is that Will hasn’t moved on from Angie. He technically didn’t say this, but his eyes did all the talking. Will was in the room when Angie got her first sonogram and watched as she and Seth rejoiced in their newfound happiness. Meanwhile, the only emotion on Will’s face was sorrow.
As of the Will Trent season 3 finale, Will is still hung up on Angie. So, it wouldn’t be fair to Sara to enter Will’s life when he wants someone else. Even though Will likely won’t be actively pursuing Angie, it would be best for both him and Sara if he moved on from his on-and-off love interest before they meet.
7. Will Has Never Been Single For 1 Whole Season
Will Needs To Be Single For Now
As proven by Marion in Will Trent season 3, Will isn’t ready for a long-term commitment. His previous two relationships didn’t exactly end well. Will arrested Angie during the season 2 finale, and he broke up with Marion in season 3 after he accidentally shot and killed a young teenager. It’s ultimately for the best that Will remains single for now.
After everything he has been through, Will deserves a season off (at least, in the love department). It would be good for the Will Trent main character and the show as a whole. The series needs Will to focus on work and other personal matters instead of jumping right back into dating, which would be frustrating because it’d only hurt Will.
6. Will Trent Already Has Interesting Budding Romances To Explore
Angie & Seth Are Going To Be Parents
Will Trent has always prioritized Will’s love life, but it’s time for other characters to engage in significant romances. If Sara enters the picture in season 4, they might never get a chance to. The good news is that the ABC cop show already has a handful of intriguing relationships to explore.
For starters, Will Trent season 3, episode 10 introduced Will and Angie’s best replacement — Faith and Elijah. Faith hasn’t exactly had the best luck when it comes to love. Well, she hasn’t had many love interests, but one was an accused murderer, and the other was a journalist with whom she could never fully commit. Now, though, Faith might have found a good partner.
“Angie and Seth have a great dynamic, and it’s so refreshing to see her in a healthy relationship.”
Faith and Elijah, a dance instructor who taught one of Faith and Will’s murder victims, had chemistry right off the bat. They even agreed to go on a date. However, we haven’t heard anything else about Faith and Elijah since episode 10. So, Will Trent season 4 would be wise to explore their love story.
5. Sara’s Arrival Could Cheapen Ormewood’s Storyline
Sara Was A Doctor In The Books
If Sara were to arrive in Will Trent season 4, one of the most natural ways to structure her introduction would be via her profession. In the books, Sara is a doctor before she becomes a medical examiner. As such, the show could first present Sara via Ormewood’s brain tumor storyline by having her be one of his doctors.
However, Sara would undoubtedly steal the spotlight no matter the circumstances, despite this being an important arc for Ormewood. Instead of focusing on him, the attention would be directed towards Sara. Will Trent season 4 can’t afford to forget Ormewood’s story, and Sara’s introduction would simply cheapen it.
4. The GBI Already Has A Medical Examiner
Sara Is A Medical Examiner In The Books
Pete shouldn’t be exiting Will Trent — at least, for now. Fans have only learned a little about him, but what we do know only makes us want to discover more. In Will Trent season 3, episode 7, Pete revealed that he quit being a doctor when he accidentally caused the death of one of his patients, and the series has yet to revisit his intriguing past.
3. Will Has Hit Rock Bottom Heading Into Will Trent Season 4
Will Is At The Lowest He Has Ever Been
Another reason why Will Trent isn’t ready for Sara just yet is Will’s poor mental health. Since the tragic death of Marco in Will Trent season 3, episode 11, the protagonist hasn’t been in the right headspace. It certainly doesn’t help that Amanda, who is a mother figure for Will, is on the brink of death heading into season 4.
Will was forced to go to therapy after he accidentally killed the teenager, but it was clear he didn’t want to be there. If Will wants to get better, though, he’s going to have to seek outside help. Until that happens, Sara can’t enter the picture. Will shouldn’t be meeting the love of his life until he’s worked on himself, after all.
2. Will Already Has Someone New In His Life
Will Just Met His Biological Father
Sara’s introduction in Will Trent season 4 would also distract Will from his most important storyline in the upcoming episodes. As many will remember, Will surprisingly met his biological father, Sheriff Caleb Roussard, during season 3’s penultimate episode. Will and Caleb don’t have much in common, which is partly why they didn’t get off on the right foot.
“If Sara were to enter the picture now, Will’s relationship with Caleb certainly wouldn’t get the attention and care that it deserves.”
However, Will Trent season 3 ended with the two men agreeing to try getting to know one another. So, season 4 should continue exploring this newfound dynamic. If Sara were to enter the picture now, Will’s relationship with Caleb certainly wouldn’t get the attention and care that it deserves.
1. Will Trent Season 3 Ended With Amanda & Ormewood’s Lives In Danger
The Show Has More Important Stories To Focus On
Will Trent doesn’t need Sara because the show has bigger things to worry about. For example, the Will Trent season 3 finale’s cliffhangers (aka Amanda and Ormewood’s unknown fates) need to be resolved as soon as possible. Ormewood will likely survive his seizure, but he still has a brain tumor to worry about.
Amanda, on the other hand, could easily die during the season 4 premiere, which would completely change the course of the police procedural series. Everyone would be affected by her death, and Will’s mental health would only continue to worsen. Ultimately, Will Trent must introduce Sara one day, but the show doesn’t need her anytime soon.
