Whereas the premise of this week’s episode of Will Trent, “Discover a New Pond,” was laden with critical overtones—tackling themes of financial inequality and the deadly sins of the rich elite—the execution left one thing to be desired. The present’s creators aimed excessive, however the finish consequence felt ham-handed. Let me clarify.
“Discover a New Pond” – WILL TRENT, Pictured (L-R): (Disney/Zac Popik)
Iantha Richardson as Particular Agent Religion Mitchell and Ramon Rodriguez and Particular Agent Will Trent. Picture: Zac Popik/Disney © 2025 Disney. All rights reserved.
The episode targeted on two crimes that addressed financial disparity. Particular Brokers Will Trent (Ramon Rodriguez) and Religion Mitchel (Iantha Richardson) sought to resolve a poisoning at a family-owned Sovrano firm. Instantly, the enterprise presents siblings as unlikeable caricatures. Marcello (David Shae), Sofia (Amanda Fallon Smith), and Rocco Sovrano (Chris Cafero) all undergo poisoning, however solely Sofia dies. Did you discover the brother’s extreme weeping upon Sofia’s dying humorous, or was it simply my interpretation? Regardless, Will commented on how he hated working for the wealthy as a result of they made him really feel just like the GBI labored for them. This sentiment was repeated later within the episode by Director Amanda Wagner (Sonja Sohn) when two deplorable siblings, Francesca (Sunny Mabrey) and Rocco, descend upon their workplace to argue.
“Discover a New Pond” – WILL TRENT, Pictured: Whitney Christopher as Kathy Humps, Erika Christensen as Angie Polaski, Isabelle Alonso as Poppy, Viviana Chavez as Ramon Rodriguez as Alma. Picture: Zac Popik/Disney © 2025 Disney. All rights reserved.
‘Lease-a-cop’ Angie Polaski (Erika Christensen), who works in a gated neighborhood, is concerned within the second case. As Angie patrols, she comes throughout a useless swan. Somebody within the neighborhood tells her in a haughty approach to do away with the chook herself as an alternative of ready for animal management. She takes off her coat and strikes the swan. Angie lastly finds a reduce thumb caught within the swan’s throat. She begins to really feel like a spy, and he or she is aware of that somebody has achieved one thing flawed. With the assistance of individuals she used to work with within the Atlanta Police Division (APD), she discovers the exploitation of immigrant labor at a poultry plant.
Regardless of the gravity of the subject material, every character managed to ship well-timed comedic moments, offering (just about) the one leisure within the episode. My favourite scene was when the bizarre handyman, John (Dan Gill), joked that Angie suspected “fowl play.” Nonetheless, the comedic timing could not totally masks the uneven writing. As an example, John, on parole for the rape and homicide of a 17-year-old woman, traps Angie in an tools shed. Yikes. Additionally, the scene the place the forged was sitting across the convention desk role-playing drove me a bit loopy. I could not observe it as a result of not sufficient time was spent differentiating between barely-there characters corresponding to Sophia (Amanda Fallon Smith), Jacinta (Jane Rumbaua), and Olivia (Sabrina Jieafa).
“Discover a New Pond” – WILL TRENT, Pictured: Christina Wren as Caroline, Kevin Daniels as Franklin. Picture: Zac Popik/Disney © 2025 Disney. All rights reserved.
The battle between Angie and Davis (Will A. Holland), an government on the pressured immigrant labor enterprise, left me scratching my head. Davis is taller, heavier, and had a gun—however Angie bought the higher of him. The issue is—final season Angie had a again harm. How she did not find yourself again in traction was a thriller to me. Since Angie apprehended the felony, she, predictably, bought her detective job again with the APD.
“Discover a New Pond” – WILL TRENT, Pictured: Dan Gill as John. Picture: Zac Popik/Disney © 2025 Disney. All rights reserved.
Whereas this episode’s “Eat the Wealthy” vibe was undeniably enjoyable to look at, it required a writing overhaul to keep up its believability. The present has all the time proven potential, however with out a punch-up to future scripts, it dangers dropping its viewers’s belief and engagement.
In abstract, “Discover a New Pond” gives a singular mix of humor and social critique. Nonetheless, “Discover a New Pond” required a extra cohesive narrative to attain its full potential. Let’s hope the showrunners can polish the tough edges in future episodes. Am I off base? Let me know within the feedback.
Total Score:
7/10
Lynette Jones