Why 'Will Trent' Killed Off Amanda: Fans React To Shocking Exit

Why Will Trent Killed Off Amanda: Fans React To Shocking Exit...

ABC's crime drama Will Trent stunned viewers this week by killing off Amanda Wagner (played by Sonja Sohn), a pivotal character and mentor to the show's protagonist. The unexpected death has sparked intense reactions across social media, with the topic trending nationally as fans demand answers.

The character was fatally shot in the April 22 episode during an investigation, marking a major turning point for the series. Showrunner Liz Heldens confirmed the departure was a creative decision to “raise the stakes” for Will Trent (Ramón Rodríguez) in season 3. Sohn had been with the show since its 2023 premiere.

Fans flooded Twitter with tributes using #SaveAmanda, while some criticized the move as unnecessary. The episode’s ratings spiked by 18% overnight, according to Nielsen data. ABC has not commented on whether Sohn will return in flashbacks.

Will Trent, based on Karin Slaughter’s novels, airs Tuesdays at 8/7c. The season finale airs May 7, with Wagner’s death expected to drive the remaining plotlines.