In the popular TV series Will Trent, among a series of thrilling crime-solving situations and unexpected twists, one of the most beloved elements by the audience does not come from the thrilling action scenes, but from the gentle, touching relationship between agent Will Trent and the dog Betty.
The special friendship between a lonely man and an abandoned dog
Right from the first episodes of Will Trent, the audience witnessed the touching moment when Will (played by Ramón Rodríguez) saved Betty – a small dog abandoned in a case. Although initially hesitant to adopt, Will gradually opened up, and Betty became a warm light in his dark life.
Will is a character with many traumas. He used to live in a violent and abusive foster care system. Although he has now become an excellent agent of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI), the psychological wounds of his childhood have never completely disappeared. In that situation, Betty is more than just a pet – she is a source of comfort, the only family that Will has.
The interaction between Will and Betty: The “healing” element of the film
In a detective film with a fast pace and serious crime theme like Will Trent, inserting everyday scenes with Betty helps to calm the flow of the film, while creating an emotional balance for the audience.
The times when Will worries when Betty eats less, or the scene where he sits and confides in her in silence – all make the audience emotional because of their sincerity and simplicity.
Many viewers have commented that: “Betty is the light in the darkness of Will’s life”, or “Betty is the reason why I cry more than the cases in the film”. The connection between people and animals in the film is not forced, but completely natural, everyday, making many people love it more than romantic love stories.
A symbol of healing and change
Betty represents the change in Will’s personality. From a closed-off man who was afraid of commitment, Will learned to care, nurture and open up thanks to Betty’s presence.
That is also the reason why the scenes between Will and Betty – although short – have deep meaning, even surpassing other relationships in the show. Many fans even joked: “If there is any character who is not allowed to ‘leave the show’ in the following seasons, it is Betty!”
