When the stars align in a peculiar way, they sometimes bring news that’s as shocking as discovering your favorite celebrity has a secret twin or, in this case, a brain tumor. In “Will Trent,” Detective Michael Ormewood just got hit with the cosmic equivalent of a solar flare, right in the medulla oblongata, with a diagnosis that’s turned his life upside down.
Season 3, if you will, has been his MVP redemption arc, where we’ve seen him not just moonlighting as the gold medalist of dad puns, but actually stepping up as a devoted single dad and a supporting character you’d actually root for. Now, facing his mortality with a brain tumor, Ormewood’s storyline is about to get as real as Aries’ fiery spirit. And let’s be real, it’s gonna be heavy, but isn’t that what we’ve come to love in our shows? The drama, the tears, the triumph!
Here’s where astrology might just play a role. With Saturn hanging out in Aquarius, it’s making us all take a hard look at our lives, pushing for some serious introspection. Could this be Ormewood’s Aquarius moment, where he rebuilds himself not just as the comic alleviation, but as the soldier dealing with the terror of mortality? Will he embrace the stoic warrior within, or will the scales tip towards despair under Libra’s influence?
And let’s not even start on how his kids, Max and Cooper, are going to handle the news. This arc isn’t just about Ormewood facing his internal battles; it’s about family, about growth, and about showing us what a layered, nuanced actor Jake McLaughlin truly is.
So what’s next? Will Ormewood evolve beyond the comic relief and become the emotional glue that holds his family together? Or will his military background and PTSD kick in, offering a different perspective on facing life’s battles? It’s like watching a Scorpio, fierce yet deeply emotional, navigate through their darkest times.
And indeed, while “Will Trent” isn’t a medical drama (thank the stars for that, or we’d be in a never-ending loop of gory surgeries), Ormewood’s health crisis will ripple through his friendships, his family, and gosh, maybe even into Gina’s orbit. Could this be the time when she steps up? Or will they keep playing pin the blame on someone who could hardly get out of bed?
The long and short? Ormewood’s arc promises to take us through a journey of self-discovery, support from unexpected corners (I’m looking at you, Faith), and a healthy mix of heartache and hope. Will his friends rally around him? Will his ex-wife offer the support she’s often withheld? And how will his kids navigate this new chapter of their ‘dad’s story’?
Over to you, my dear Will Trent aficionados. What are you hoping to see in this celestial saga of sickness and strength? And speaking of stars, remember that your support can keep the stars aligned for indie media like ours to shine bright. Just a like or share could keep this writer’s content on the charts.
Now, if you’re astrologically curious, ponder this: Could this medical drama unfold under the influence of Aquarius, bringing in new friendships or bonds? Drop your thoughts, and let’s keep this train of thought rolling. LEARN MORE here.
Will Trent’s Det. Michael Ormewood recently received the shock of his life when he was diagnosed with a brain tumor.
Omewood has been one of the MVPs of Will Trent Season 3, mainly because of his comedic timing and devoted single dad status.
Now, he will tackle his most emotional storyline as he stares down at his mortality and fears about telling his children, showing what a layered actor Jake McLaughlin is.
This storyline will allow Ormewood to evolve beyond the comic relief or the dependable dad and friend.
It allows the series to dig into his military background and showcase how a strong soldier deals with a family crisis like this.
If someone had predicted that Michael Ormewood would be a fan-favorite by Will Trent Season 3, I would have laughed in their faces.
He started off angry and hostile, which was partly because of the PTSD from serving in the military overseas, but his anger was still scary.
Gina leaving him was one of the best things that happened to him as far as character growth. In the wake of it, he realized his mistakes and became introspective.
He stepped up and became a more hands-on father to Max and Cooper, fighting Gina for custody because he liked spending time with his children.
Having a brain tumor will also play an important role in his evolution, since initially, he didn’t take the news well.
Hopefully, he doesn’t revert to form and learns to lean on his friends. They’ll be there for him all the way, offering him and his children to cope with the tragic news.
Will Trent has only briefly referred to Ormewood’s military past and doesn’t often dwell on it, but it still had a significant impact on the man he is today.
Jake McLaughlin portrays Michael Ormewood as a strong, stoic soldier who cares for his family and doesn’t often mention his accomplishments.
So far, his military background has only been used when the series had a suspect who was a soldier. Ormewood is their go-to in those circumstances due to the PTSD he suffered after serving his country.
During Will Trent Season 2, Omewood struggled with his part in his Army buddy Rudy’s accident. I suspect he felt that his painful headaches were his penance, so he never got them checked out.
As a chronic migraine sufferer, I suspected something was wrong with Ormewood when he began having vision problems.
While severe headaches aren’t always linked with a brain tumor, they can be connected, and I appreciated the callback to the gun shrapnel.
Learning he had a brain tumor made Ormewood face his own mortality. It’s something that has been on his mind for a long time, since he lost his father when he was serving overseas. He never got closure or to say goodbye.
He doesn’t want that for his children, and he has a much closer relationship with Max and Cooper now than he did during Will Trent Season 1.
It’s even more heartbreaking to tell his children that he’s scared he might die or that things will change.
I’m hopeful the series will not kill off Ormewood but milk this for its emotional value, but that doesn’t make it any easier to watch.
Will Trent isn’t a medical drama, so the series probably won’t spend much time on medical jargon and treatments. Instead, it will focus on how a brain tumor will affect Ormewood’s overall life.
Since Ormewood is the primary custodial parent of Max and Cooper, his debilitating health will affect his family significantly.
It would be interesting to see how his ex-wife, Gina, reacts to the news.
She expected him to care for the children while she dealt with her mental health. After everything they have been through, I hope she’ll support him through this crisis.
But even if she doesn’t, Ormewood’s long-term arc will likely involve leaning on his “people” and adapting to a new, hopefully temporary normal.
Faith has become one of Ormewood’s closest friends and lives at his house, so could this situation change their relationship?
It might not even be romantic, but Faith is the only one who knows his secret so far. They have a comfortable connection and a good foundation for this storyline.
His kids like her, so will she step up and assist with them while he has tests or treatments?
Part of this emotional storyline will be watching Ormewood struggle with telling his family and friends, and realizing how many people care about him.
Hopefully, since this originated from gun shrapnel and military service, the series will enlist some of his veteran friends to share their personal setbacks and triumphs.
Tying it back to Ormewood’s history could allow this arc to last a long time, providing us with content that goes straight to the heart.
Over to you, Will Trent Fanatics. What do you hope to see while Ormewood deals with his diagnosis?
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