Spoiler alert: The following article contains spoilers from Will Trent season 3, episode 8, “Abigail B.”

Will and Angie are growing further and further apart inWill Trentafter his betrayal in the season 2 finale, and one new character proves that’s a good thing. ABC’s police procedural series revolves around Ramón Rodríguez’s Will, a highly skilled GBI agent with a tragic past — one that he shares with Angie. The twoWill Trentmain charactersgrew up in the foster system together. As a result, they formed a strong bond, which eventually turned romantic. However,Will and Angie’s relationship has been anything but steady,and they are finally moving on from each other in season 3.

Angie and Seth in Will Trent season 3, episode 8 (2)

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Ever since they were teenagers, Will and Angie have been in a turbulent on-and-off relationship. Towardsthe end ofWill Trentseason 2, though, it seemed as if they might actually stay together (permanently) and have a future together. That dream came crashing down when Will discovered one of Angie’s monumental secrets. Now, inWill Trentseason 3, the two are keeping their distance (at least, personally) as they come to terms with their new reality and find constructive ways to move on from their romance. By episode 8, it’s evident thatWill and Angie’s breakup was for the best.

Ramon Rodriguez as Will Trent and Erika Christensen as Angie Polaski in Will Trent.

How Will’s Betrayal Led To His & Angie’s Break-Up

Will Arrested Angie

Will learns that Angie helped cover up Lenny Broussard’s deathin the polarizingWill Trentseason 2 finale. Crystal murdered him in season 1, but Angie rearranged the crime scene to protect the young girl and make it look like the APD detective killed Lenny out of self-defense. So, Will had a choice to make. He could either continue the lie or turn Angie in for her crimes. Ultimately, Will chose his duty to the law and arrested the so-called “love of his life” for tampering with evidence and making false statements concerning the murder of Lenny.

TheWill Trentseason 3 premiere picks up six months later, and viewers learn that a lenient judge dismissed Angie’s charges and Will ran away to Tennessee. Will eventually returns to Atlanta, whileAngie gets her job back inWill Trentseason 3. At a crime scene, the broken-up couple finally reunites for the first time since he arrested her in episode 4. However,Angie makes it clear that they can never be lovers again.She will never be able to get over his betrayal, and Will understands that, which is why they are both moving on.

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Seth Is A Much Better Match For Angie In Will Trent Season 3

Episode 8 Introduces Scott Foley’s Character

The introduction of Scott Foley’s Dr. Seth McDale all but confirms theend of Will and Angie’s relationship inWill Trentseason 3. Foley’s character is Angie’s new love interest, who she meets on the side of the road. A car hits Seth while he’s on his bike, and he injures his hand. So, Angie offers to take him to the hospital, where sparks begin to fly between them. Perhaps their first meeting isn’t the most romantic, butAngie and Seth’s subsequent chemistry makes up for the unfortunate circumstances that led to them coming together.

Scott Foley

Dr. Seth McDale

Even though he has only been around foroneWill Trentseason 3 episode, Seth is already a better match for Angie than Will. Angie has too much history (not the good kind) with Will, and they have proven time and time again why they don’t work together. Meanwhile,Angie can start from scratch with Seth.He appears to be a good guy who can push Angie to be a better person and help her let go of Will.

Angie Prepares Fans For Will’s True Love From The Books In Will Trent Season 3

ABC’s Will Trent is based on Karin Slaughter’s book series of the same name, and the show is setting up the introduction of a new love interest.

Will Trent Is Making It More Impossible To Want Will & Angie To Get Back Together

Season 3 Is Laying Out All The Reasons Why They Don’t Work

As season 3 continues, the show keeps giving us reasons why weshouldn’t want Will and Angie to get back together inWill Trent. The pain and mistrust between them are too severe to be fixed. Perhaps Will and Angie could be friends again one day, but a romance is off the table. Plus,Will is now with Marion, and Angie is dating Seth.Both new characters have great chemistry with their respective love interests, making it easy to root for both relationships.Will Trentseason 3 is simply spelling out why Will and Angie’s breakup was for the best.