Will Trent Season 4 Finale: Seth Dies, Sex Trafficking Ring Exposed

Key facts

• Seth (Scott Foley) dies after collapsing in the hospital, leaving Angie (Erika Christensen) a widow.
• Amanda (Sonja Sohn) was killed off earlier in season 4.
• The finale involves a sex trafficking ring connected to a doctor, Eugene, who was stealing drugs.
• Nick, a trafficking victim, teams up with Lizzie to expose Eugene's crimes.
• Faith (Iantha Richardson) discovers a 'V' tattoo on Nick linking him to a previous trafficking case.
• The episode airs on Tuesday, May 5, on ABC.

A Double Blow: Two Deaths in Three Weeks

The Will Trent season 4 finale delivered a devastating twist: Seth, the husband of Angie, dies unexpectedly after collapsing in the hospital. The death comes just three weeks after the show killed off Amanda, a core character since the series began. "It's just Game of Thrones out here," said Iantha Richardson, who plays Faith, in an interview with Us Weekly. "Losing people like that definitely keeps you on your toes."

The Finale's Central Case: A Trafficking Conspiracy

The episode opens with a young man urinating on a dumpster as a cop orders his three kids out of a car. The officer pulls out his baton, but the scene cuts to a baseball game where Will is up to bat. After the game, Will and his team return to the precinct to find three teenagers demanding answers about their friend Lizzie, who was taken by police impersonators. The investigation reveals that the fake cops used uniforms stolen from a TV show set, and the thief is Lizzie's friend Nick.

Eugene's Double Life: From Doctor to Trafficker

The team discovers that Lizzie's father, Eugene, was stealing pain medication and other drugs, framing a nurse. He was living beyond his means and in debt. Further investigation uncovers that Eugene was treating girls in a sex trafficking ring and likely involved in trafficking himself. Nick, who has a juvie record and a 'V' tattoo linked to a previous trafficking case, was a victim who teamed up with Lizzie to stop Eugene. They planned to exchange Lizzie for Eugene's medical records to track down rapists.

The Final Confrontation and a New Beginning

As Faith, Ormewood, and Wilks prepare for the drop, Angie goes into labor and calls Seth to take her to the hospital. At the drop site, police arrest Eugene, who lawyers up, fearing the traffickers more than the cops. the GBI is too politically connected to handle the case, so she approaches Captain Heller for help. Meanwhile, Seth collapses at the hospital, leading to his death. The episode ends with Will and Angie raising her baby together, living under the same roof.

Looking Ahead: Season 5 and the Trafficking Arc

Richardson expressed excitement for season 5, particularly the sex trafficking storyline. "I think that is very timely and nuanced," she said, noting that the majority of trafficking victims are young Black girls. She hopes Faith will find a successful love story and that the team will function as a family, supporting Angie and her baby. "We’re going to figure it out all together," she added.

The bottom line

• Seth's death marks the second major character loss in season 4, following Amanda's death.
• The finale sets up a sex trafficking case that will continue into season 5.
• Eugene, a doctor, is revealed to be involved in trafficking, exploiting his position.
• Nick, a trafficking survivor, and Lizzie conspire to expose Eugene but are nearly killed by traffickers.
• Faith's character will likely take a leading role in the trafficking investigation next season.
• Will and Angie's co-parenting arrangement will be a central dynamic in season 5.