Will Trent’s love life was a mess in Will Trent Season 3 and will likely continue to be a mess because I don’t believe for a second that Marion is the person he wants to be with (and neither is Angie, for the record). After the tragic events of Will Trent Season 3, Episode 11, Will’s romantic prospects should be the last thing on his mind. However, his actions in Episode 12, “You’re the Worst Person In the World,” still reveal some devastating truths about his relationship with the assistant district attorney.
Will Trent introduced Gina Rodriguez as Marion in the Season 3 premiere, when Will met her while trying to solve a case. A few episodes later, Will and Marion crossed paths again, and sparks began to fly. They soon began dating, and their romance seemed to be going well. Unfortunately, that all changed in Will Trent season 3, episode 11, when Will accidentally shot and killed a teenage boy while chasing a wanted man. Now, Will is struggling to live with his guilt and shame, and Marion is unable to help him.
Will and Marion take a break in Will Trent season 3, episode 12
At the end of Will Trent season 3, episode 11, Will begins to push Marion away, especially after she tells him that he’s “shot clean.” As a result, their relationship takes a turn for the worse in episode 12. Marion tries to be there for Will, but he rejects her help (and lets Angie be there for him, even if it’s just as a friend). In the closing moments of the hour, Marion tells Will that she loves him, seemingly trying to show him how much she cares. However, his lack of response was all she needed to suggest they take a “break” while he went undercover.
While Marion left the door open for their reunion, Will’s apparent indifference to his ex-girlfriend saying “I love you” was all I needed to confirm that they weren’t meant to be together. Yes, Will is going through something unimaginable that is affecting his behavior. But if he and Marion can’t overcome this obstacle, which is just one of the many traumas Will has gone through, then the chances of them being together for the long haul are slim.
Will distancing himself from Marion is not a good sign for their longevity
Will can’t let Marion in or communicate effectively with her in Will Trent season 3, episode 12. So she walks away from the relationship. As Gina Rodriguez told TV Insider:
“Marion has had a very different journey than Will. Her last relationship with her ex ended amicably, and she’s looking for the same — if not better — communication and respect in this one. Will handles it differently, and because of their approaches to dealing with grief, they’ve come to a crossroads. Marion has tried her best to open up a line of communication, and it doesn’t seem to be working, so she’s not going to push something that she doesn’t see working. Her self-respect and respect allow her to give him space and time without dragging her down. His response when she says she loves him is all the clarity she needs to be the last straw.”
Will needs someone he can communicate with and is willing to stay with despite his flaws, and sadly, that’s not Marion. Don’t get me wrong, Marion has every right to break up with Will. However, Will is complicated, and after Will Trent season 3 episode 12, I’m absolutely convinced that Marion is just a stepping stone to his true soulmate.
Will and Marion Could Still Get Back Together in Will Trent Season 3
Despite agreeing to “break up” in “You’re the Worst Person In the World,” the possibility of Will and Marion rekindling their romance later in Will Trent Season 3 still remains. As mentioned above, Marion left the door open for Will if he wanted to continue pursuing a relationship with her. However, as of episode 12, it’s clear that Will isn’t ready to be with Marion, let alone anyone.
Will is experiencing a devastating trauma, one that he has never experienced before (and he has experienced many traumatic events). Since he is not even willing to let a therapist help him, it is clear that Will must find a way to process his pain and guilt on his own before he can become the best version of himself—something Marion (or any potential romantic partner) deserves. This kind of healing will not happen overnight. However, it is something Will needs to do, not only for himself but for his loved ones.
Perhaps the GBI agent can really begin to process his most recent trauma after he returns from his undercover mission (or even during it). Then, protagonist Will Trent can decide whether he loves Marion
