The March 24, 2026 episode of Will Trent on ABC delivered a deeply personal hour for multiple characters. Will Trent (Ramón Rodríguez) remained sidelined from field work, recovering from spider bites sustained in Puerto Rico while obsessively searching for his kidnapped uncle, Antonio. The episode, titled “I Hear It Now, I Was Good,” pushed Will to a dark edge as he adopted the persona of his mother’s killer, James Ulster, to get information. Meanwhile, Detective Franklin Wilks (Kevin Daniels) faced a ghost from his romantic past during a symphony murder case, and Amanda Wagner (Sonja Sohn) started a new personal connection that took a dangerous turn.
Will’s Darkest Move Yet: Becoming James Ulster
With his uncle missing and the FBI following leads on Adelaide Ulster in Brazil, Will was left feeling helpless in his hospital bed. Angie Polaski (Erika Christensen) stayed by his side, reminding him that he is her family. But Will’s desperation drove him to use the one tool he wanted to destroy: the memory of James Ulster.
To get a suspect named Jebediah Oswald (Joshua Mikel) to reveal information about Adelaide’s network of serial killer fans, Will decided to impersonate the dead killer. Sitting in an interrogation room, Will channeled Ulster’s precise mannerisms, speech patterns, and sickly laugh. He mocked Oswald’s copycat murder, calling it a “cheap knockoff” and giving it a “C minus” grade. The act was so convincing that Oswald immediately began cooperating, believing he was speaking to his idol. Will demanded a meeting with the group’s leader, known only as “The Commander,” using Oswald as a messenger.
The episode showed how deeply the trauma of Ulster has burrowed into Will’s mind. At home, Will was haunted by visions of Ulster sitting in the corner of his room, offering twisted advice on how to find Antonio. This plot continues to blur the line between Will’s search for his uncle and his struggle to keep the memory of his mother’s killer from consuming him entirely.
Franklin’s Emotional Symphony Case
While Will worked his personal mission, Faith Mitchell (Iantha Richardson) and Michael Ormewood (Jake McLaughlin) pulled Franklin into the investigation of a murdered symphony conductor, Ronaldo Benetti. The case immediately became personal for Franklin. He recognized the victim’s belongings, but more importantly, the investigation forced him to confront his former boyfriend, Leon (Shaun MacLean) , a trumpet player for the orchestra.
Leon had ghosted Franklin months ago, and their awkward reunion revealed the painful reason. Over dinner, Leon admitted he ended things because Franklin clearly wanted children—Leon did not. He bluntly told Franklin, “You had baby eyes every time we were at brunch.” This moment of brutal honesty revealed a new layer to Franklin, whose full first name was also disclosed in the episode as Benjamin. The case wrapped up with a twist involving the victim’s muse and a stolen musical composition, but the emotional core remained Franklin finally getting closure on why his relationship ended.
Amanda Finds a Friend, Then a Problem
Amanda Wagner continued her recovery journey, sharing in a therapy session that she is learning to “bend” like a flexible building during an earthquake to avoid breaking. After the session, she was approached by Casey (Janina Gavankar) , a woman who shared her struggles with trauma. Amanda accepted an invitation to dinner.
The two quickly connected. They shared wine, and their conversation turned into an intimate evening. However, the mood shattered when a rock was thrown through Casey’s window. Casey revealed it was her ex, Dallas Mavery (Miguel Cohen) , who constantly terrorizes her just within the limits of a restraining order.
The next day, Amanda dragged Dallas into the GBI for a warning. When he shrugged it off, claiming there was no proof, Amanda took matters into her own hands. She took Casey to a shooting range and gave her a lesson. After seeing Casey’s natural aim, Amanda handed over her personal firearm for protection. The episode ended with a phone call suggesting the gun had already been used.
The description for the next episode, “Did I Screw This Up” (airing March 31), confirms Amanda’s actions will have serious consequences. Amanda will seek help from Will and Faith after her gun is used in a shooting, putting her career and freedom at risk.
Will’s Search for Antonio
The season’s central mystery advanced slowly. Will continued to uncover details about Adelaide’s childhood, visiting her mother Mona Trevens (Ashley LeConte Campbell) at home. In Adelaide’s locked childhood wardrobe, Will found scratches on the inside of the door, a flashlight, and a small pot—clear signs of abuse. He also discovered unopened letters Adelaide had sent begging for help, proving she was a victim long before she became a villain.
Angie read the letters aloud to Will, drawing a painful parallel between Adelaide’s childhood and their own. “Adelaide could have been either of us,” Angie noted, acknowledging the abusive environments they all survived. This shared history gives Will a unique understanding of his adversary, even as she holds his uncle captive.
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Betty’s Role and Will’s Emotional State
The episode also highlighted Will’s fragile emotional state through his relationship with Betty. Back home, Will began tearing up his kitchen floor with his bare hands—a destructive project born from anxiety. Nico (Cora Lu Tran) helped him pull up the linoleum without asking questions, showing her quiet support. But the scene also showed Will pushing people away, struggling to accept comfort even from his closest companions.
Will Trent airs Tuesdays at 8/7c on ABC, with episodes available to stream on Hulu the following day.
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