Will Trent is one of ABC’s most successful psychological thrillers to date. Ending season 3 with many unanswered questions, Will Trent season 4 promises to push the characters into new challenges — and of course, what fans are looking forward to is: who will be the next main villain?
Will it be an old face returning? Someone smarter than Will? Or even someone we never expected? Here are the 5 most potential villain candidates for season 4 of Will Trent!
Rafael Wexford — The Foster Brother With a Dark Past
It’s impossible not to mention Rafael Wexford, Will’s foster brother, who has been built up since the beginning of season 3.
According to Ramon Rodriguez (Will Trent), “Rafael continues to get involved in cases and get in Will’s way. Finally, we will know what happened in the past between the two.”
Why Rafael Could Be Season 4’s Villain?
There have been many signs that Rafael has ties to organized crime like the Piedmont Kings.
Tensions are rising between him and Will, and if their past is exposed, Rafael could become a direct threat.
Rafael’s return could put Will in a dilemma between his love for his family and his duty to investigate.
A Ghost From Angie or Will’s Past
Untold Pasts
Both Will and Angie have unhealed emotional wounds. Angie was deeply traumatized by the sexual assault cases she investigated. Will also had a lot of gaps between leaving the orphanage and joining the GBI.
What Kind of Villain?
An old enemy of Angie’s — either an uncaught criminal or someone who has held a grudge against her for years. Someone involved in Will’s childhood — perhaps even someone who contributed to Will’s trauma in the foster care system.Exploiting the personal psychology factor combined with the detective case will certainly add depth to season 4.
An Underground Mastermind Within the GBI or the Police ForceIt’s not out of the question that Will Trent season 4 will introduce an “inside” villain for the first time.
Why is this a reasonable direction?
Amanda Wagner has faced political pressure and hidden forces within the GBI. Will has been hindered by these forces many times. A villain who is part of the legal system but manipulates the law for his own benefit would put Will and his teammates in an extremely dangerous situation.
Candidates?
A new character — perhaps a high-ranking police officer, a GBI commissioner, or a tycoon with hidden ties to law enforcement.
Jeffrey Tolliver — A Face From the Original Novel
If season 4 decides to bring Sara Linton — Will’s love interest in the books — to the screen, her ex-husband, Jeffrey Tolliver, could be an indirect villain.
Possible scenario:
Jeffrey is a sheriff with a complicated past.If he appears, he could cause conflict for Will, especially since Will and Sara have a potential relationship. This would open up a new storyline about love triangles and the struggle between reason and emotion. Of course, the producers have said that they are not in a hurry to bring Sara up, but from season 4 onwards, the door is always open.
A Master Serial Killer Throughout the Season
This is the direction that fans are most looking forward to: a Master Serial Killer — the type of villain who is present throughout the entire season 4, directly confronting Will.
Advantages of this type of villain:
Helps Will Trent compete better with series like Mindhunter, True Detective. Allows the screenwriter to exploit long-term battles of wits, with many unexpected twists. Brings Will to the peak of emotional explosion when cornered.
Conclusion: Who is the Most Likely?
Based on clues from season 3 and revelations from the crew:
Rafael Wexford — The No. 1 candidate for the main villain in season 4.
A new Master Serial Killer — a choice that could freshen up the plot.
Someone inside the GBI/police — likely to shock the audience.
No matter who will be the main villain, Will Trent season 4 will certainly continue to captivate viewers with increasingly complex dangers, along with strong inner development of the characters.
