Ramón Rodríguez, who plays agent Will Trent on ABC’s hit detective series of the same name, recently shared his feelings about the heartbreaking turning point in his character’s journey. In a recent interview, Rodríguez not only talked about the shock of the episode, but also revealed the challenges of portraying a character who is damaged, complex, and emotionally deep.
A twist that left the audience “breathless”
In the latest season of Will Trent, the main character suddenly faces a devastating truth from his past, turning his already-wounded inner world upside down. This special episode left the audience shocked when Will discovered a secret related to his birth mother and his abusive childhood — something that even those who followed the show closely from the beginning did not expect.
Rodríguez said:
“It was a very difficult scene. I really had to stop for a moment, because the emotions were so strong. Will has spent his whole life running away from the past, but this moment forced him to face the most primal pain.”
Ramón Rodríguez: The role was “emotionally corrosive”
For Rodríguez, it was more than just a role – it was a transformational journey. The actor shared that in order to properly portray Will’s emotional depth, he had to really “go into the darkness” of the character’s psychology.
“Will is someone who is always wounded inside. He is smart, sensitive, but also lonely and doesn’t know how to heal. I couldn’t act superficially – I had to really feel what Will was going through.”
He also revealed that the writing team worked very carefully to ensure that the plot twists were not only shocking, but also meaningful in terms of character development. And the twist in this new episode is a powerful blow to Will’s psychology — something that could change all his choices in the sequel.
The Imperfect Hero – But Full of Humanity
Perhaps what makes Will Trent so appealing to viewers is his imperfections. Will is not good at communicating, not good at expressing emotions, and sometimes makes bad decisions. But it is those factors that make him more human than ever.
Rodríguez added:
“I think what viewers love most about Will is the honesty of his pain. He doesn’t hide it – he struggles, but he still tries to do the right thing.”
Emotional connection: the factor that “holds” the audience
In addition to the thrilling crime-solving, Will Trent also touches the hearts of viewers thanks to Will’s relationships with the characters around him – especially Angie Polaski and the dog Betty. But this new twist could be the reason Will “withdraws” from close relationships – something that Rodríguez admits will be explored further in season 3.
“Will will have to deal with a lot of emotional consequences. He may start to close himself off again, and that affects everyone around him – especially Angie.”
What’s next for Will Trent?
Ramón Rodríguez says he’s excited about what’s to come in season 3, and hopes viewers will continue to follow the character on his emotional journey.
“Will is not the stereotypical hero. But he’s a fighter – and I think that’s very inspiring.”
