In Will Trent season 4 episode 11, the titular agent confronts James Ulster's estranged daughter, Adelaide, during a trip to Puerto Rico. Ramón Rodríguez, who directed the episode, spoke to TVLine about the plot twist and its impact on Will's psyche and family ties. The episode sets up ongoing storylines involving Will's missing uncle Antonio.
Will Trent season 4 episode 11, directed by executive producer and star Ramón Rodríguez, follows GBI agent Will Trent to Puerto Rico after a murder victim bears the name of his uncle Antonio and shows signs reminiscent of serial killer James Ulster's methods: painted nails and sewn-shut lips. Upon arrival, Will finds Antonio's mistress dead and his uncle missing. He encounters a woman he believes to be FBI Agent Elkie, portrayed by Mallory Jansen, who leads him through the forest to a cabin recreating his birth scene with a bloodied doll resembling his late mother, Lucy. Revealed as Adelaide, Ulster's daughter, she leaves Will covered in venomous spider bites. A vision of Lucy urges him to scream, alerting colleagues Faith and Ormewood to rescue him just in time. Adelaide escapes, and Antonio remains missing. In an interview with TVLine, Rodríguez explained the twist extends Ulster's torment: 'We discover he has a daughter, and her sole mission is to torture Will because of everything she went through.' He noted Will sensed deception when Adelaide used Lucy's name unprompted, yet persisted to find his uncle, highlighting Will's family loyalty. Rodríguez discussed Will's visions of Ulster, where therapy helps him gain control, even turning the apparition into an elf. The actor suggested the events could prompt reflection on Will's relationships with Angie and Faith, emphasizing family urgency. He teased the episode as a 'springboard for the rest of the season,' with pursuits for Antonio and Adelaide continuing.