Just when fans thought Will Trent season 3 couldn’t pack in more emotional punches before the finale, episode 17 dropped a game-changing revelation: Angie is pregnant.
This bombshell adds a deeply personal layer to an already intense episode, which was brimming with twists, trauma, and high-stakes drama. For Angie (played by Erika Christensen, who also directed the episode), this pregnancy forces her to confront her past while also questioning what kind of future she wants—for herself, her relationships, and potentially, for her child.
A Complicated Past Meets an Uncertain Future
Throughout Season 3, Angie has continued to struggle with the lingering effects of childhood trauma, especially tied to her abusive mother. In Episode 17, we see these issues resurface in emotional ways. The timing of the pregnancy revelation isn’t accidental—it forces Angie to re-evaluate who she is and who she could become.
Could carrying the child to term and raising them be a form of healing for her? That’s one of the episode’s most powerful, unspoken questions. Erika Christensen addressed this idea in a conversation with TVLine, saying:
“Honestly, I think that would be incredible. She knows exactly what not to do. I think Will might have even said that when they thought that she might be pregnant at the end of Season 2. I think if she loved this child and, my gosh, if it’s a girl… right? If she treated her with kindness, and actually treated her in a way that she wanted [growing up], it would be so healing for her.”
This statement underscores how powerful motherhood could be for Angie—not just as a responsibility, but as a chance to rewrite her narrative and find peace with her past.
What About Seth?
Another looming question is: How will this pregnancy affect Angie’s relationship with Dr. Seth Montgomery (played by Scott Foley)?
Their romance has been complicated from the start, and now that Seth is caught up in the hospital lockdown during what may be a terrorist crisis, everything feels even more uncertain. Angie hasn’t had the chance to process her emotions, let alone talk to Seth about the baby. Whether they’ll be on the same page is a mystery the finale may or may not resolve.
And of course, fans can’t help but wonder—what does this mean for Will? Will Trent (Ramón Rodríguez) and Angie have a complex, often painful history together. Even though they’re not currently together romantically, he’s a major figure in her life, and his reaction to this pregnancy (if and when he finds out) could be pivotal.
Will the Finale Address It All?
Episode 17 masterfully set the stage for a chaotic and emotional finale. Alongside Angie’s pregnancy news, we saw the hospital go into lockdown due to a possible bioterrorist attack, with several main characters—including Nico, Ormewood, and Seth—trapped inside.
With so much going on, it’s hard to say whether Angie’s storyline will get the full focus it deserves in the Season 3 finale. But one thing is clear: this reveal is too significant to ignore, and it will undoubtedly have lasting consequences in Season 4, which has already been confirmed by ABC.
Final Thoughts
Angie’s pregnancy reveal is more than just a plot twist—it’s a deeply emotional pivot point for her character. It opens the door to transformation, forgiveness, and maybe even redemption. Whether she chooses to keep the baby or not, this moment forces her—and the audience—to look at her in a new light.
What did you think about Will Trent Season 3 Episode 17, especially the reveal about Angie’s pregnancy? Share your thoughts in the comments, and be sure to stay tuned for more coverage as we head into the season finale!
