The GBI and the APD get a case where the answer is on the tip of their tongues!

Moving away from Faith’s family dynamic, the latest episode returns its focus to Angie. “No Faith in Second Chances” sees her sliding back into bad habits, as a murder she investigates reminds her of a frighteningly familiar MO.

Since the start of the third season, there has been an on-again, off-again plotline revolving around Angie’s time as a security guard. While on duty, she made and quickly ended a friendship with one of the maintenance men, John Shelley, after discovering he’d been convicted of rape and murder. In this episode, their connection together is brought to the forefront when John is seen as a potential suspect in another murder case.

After Crystal’s death, Angie’s spotlight during this episode is obvious. Caught in the midst of another personal case, it offers her every opportunity to repeat her past mistakes.

As she, rather biasedly, investigates John’s involvement, it’s as clear as day that she’s wrestling with her better judgement not to go off-the-books with the case. It’s a fact that hasn’t escaped the notice of her colleagues, as they keep a close eye on Angie’s progress, much to her annoyance.

Fortunately, Angie isn’t the same person she used to be. Her break-up with Will and her job as a security guard have given her time to reflect on her impulsive side. As a result, she’s able to see that there’s more to John’s case than meets the eye and that there’s something darker in the works.

Will’s case in this episode also sees him on a positive path. The discovery of a crispy corpse leads him on another investigation with Assistant District Attorney Marion Alba, a fact that he couldn’t be happier about.

Their blossoming relationship together has come on leaps and bounds since “Floor is Lava”. As the episode progresses, they turn from smitten lovebirds into a full-blown item. It’s a symbol of good things to come, as his previous relationship with Angie had lurched onto a path of toxic co-dependency.

More widely, Will’s new relationship with Marion proves that the series can continue without the need for its weekly Will and Angie drama. Exploring different avenues of development for the two of them can only help with Will Trent’s longevity and create a stronger series overall.

“No Faith in Second Chances” is Will Trent’s first step into a new stage of development for the series. By providing an excellent investigation that bridges the series’ old and new, it naturally allows the characters to explore a wealth of different options and ways to break through their respective traumas.

I Give No Faith in Second Chances: 9/10