'Will Trent' Season 3 Episode 12 “You’re the Worst Person in the World” Recap

This episode begins with two women in a remote area. One is ill, and the other has to help her in an old truck. They drive off, but don’t get far before someone takes aim and shoots the driver.

Will is struggling emotionally after accidentally shooting a 14-year-old boy named Marco. He attends a therapy session with Dr. Martin, but feels frustrated and unresolved, refusing prescribed medication. Will goes off on him and tells him he's bad at his job and that the session is a waste of time. It won't ever bring Marco back. Will abruptly ends the session and storms out. 

Will’s relationships with Marion and Faith suffer as he becomes more isolated and focused on solving cold cases during desk duty. Faith tells Will she will take over as Jeremy’s handler. Will begs her to let him handle it, since he knows Rafael, but she refuses. Faith and Will’s partnership becomes strained, with Faith taking on more responsibility. They devolved into an estranged couple. 

A truck crash leads to the discovery of two victims: one deceased (Aster Danforth) and one alive (Jade Meritson). Aster was shot while driving, and Jade has a tapeworm infection. The tapeworms are all the same species. The team connects their infections to contaminated food and traces the victims' ties to the mysterious Olaf Institute. Will finally meets Seth, Angie’s boyfriend, and they nerd out over tapeworms before even getting introduced. Seth later tells them Jade Meritson’s infection source was retained placental tissue. Seth tells them she gave birth a couple of months ago.

The Olaf Institute, led by Rain Woods, is a self-help organization with a cult-like vibe. Rain is also the guardian of multiple children, including one involved in a shooting incident, Finn Lambert. The institute becomes the focus of the investigation as the team suspects deeper criminal activities.

Later, Will meets with Marion to tell her he’s going undercover. She tells him she loves him, but he doesn’t return it. Marion breaks up with him due to his inability to cope with trauma and accept love. 

Angie navigates her new relationship with Dr. Seth, while helping with the case.

Amanda gives Will instructions before leaving. This is the first time she is really worried about him, and warns him about the danger of the Olaf Institute. This cult leader, Rain, caused calm Amanda to lose her cool. Will later successfully infiltrates the Olaf Institute undercover, hoping to uncover its secrets.

The episode explores themes of guilt, redemption, and the emotional toll of working in law enforcement. It is intense, emotional, and filled with suspense. It has a solemn, impending doom feel. The sadness and despair of Will is heartbreaking. Little Betty fails to ease his troubles. Him surviving this undercover assignment will be difficult. This episode was well-written, because it kept the viewer intrigued and set up interesting developments for the next episode.

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