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The case begins when Frost (Landon Price), a silver-haired, wealthy-looking guest, uses a biometric scan to access a secure safe. Viewers instinctively know both Frost and his hand are doomed. Meanwhile, GBI Supervisor Amanda Wagner (Sonja Sohn) and her bestie, Evelyn Mitchell (Lisa Gay Hamilton), vacationing at the same luxury resort, can’t resist launching an impromptu investigation. Evelyn calls Faith Mitchell (Iantha Richardson) for backup, who, dealing with her roommate Michael Ormewood’s (Jake McLaughlin) brain tumor news, ropes him into the case as a welcome distraction. 

“The Most Beautiful, Fierce, Smart, Powerful Creature in the Whole World” – WILL TRENT, Pictured: Jeff Hiller as Lance. Photo: Zac Popik/Disney © 2025 Disney. All rights reserved.

The resort’s manager, Lance (Jeff Hiller), is a walking contradiction who provides much of the episode’s comedy. His exaggerated frustration with pregnant Lola (Lacy Hartsell), whom he accuses of “Drama, drama, drama!” is pure ‘Jan Brady energy’, reminiscent of her iconic “Marcia, Marcia, Marcia!” complaint. Overshadowed by the chaos of the resort’s soft launch, Lance is hilariously exasperated, insisting Faith and Michael wear resort attire—because police “look too procedural.” Lance grows increasingly fed up with the unfolding disaster when the head of security, Garrett (Jaiden Kaine) also turns up dead. Ironically, his disdain for his job becomes his alibi, as he was busy on Zoom, secretly job-hunting in Thailand.

Amanda, determined to relax with her novel, Murderous Tides, struggles with her own Imposter Syndrome. Once a “love them and leave them” kind of gal, Amanda reflects, “I got older. I had my job, and I never restocked the (man) pantry,” a sentiment I deeply relate to.

Enter Alonso St. James (Jason Alan Carvell), conveniently reading the same book at the bar. Sparks fly fast, leading Amanda to reminisce about her wild past as “Randy Mandy.” Alonso doesn’t hold back: “I want to take you to bed.” Amanda smirks: “There’s always time to make new mistakes. Who’s bed?” Randy Mandy rides again!

“The Most Beautiful, Fierce, Smart, Powerful Creature in the Whole World” – WILL TRENT, Pictured (L-R): Jason Alan Carvell as Alonso St. James and Sonja Sohn as Amanda Wagner. Photo: Zac Popik/Disney © 2025 Disney. All rights reserved.

Using influencer Analiese’s (Victoria Park) photos, the team connects Frost, a diamond seller, to Mars St. James (William Romeo), Alonso’s brother. Amanda finds Alonso’s stash of diamonds in prescription bottles, forcing her to pull her gun—but he’s no villain. As a reformed jewel thief, he tips them off to a single culprit capable of such audacious crimes: “the falconess.”

The falconess turns out to be Lola, faking labor to escape with the stolen diamonds. After a wild chase, including parkour leaps from an ambulance, Faith literally rips off Lola’s fake belly and recovers the gems. Meanwhile, Faith and Michael return home, their supportive, platonic friendship a refreshing change from the usual forced TV romances. If writers sacrifice this dynamic for romance, the show will have ‘jumped the shark’.

“The Most Beautiful, Fierce, Smart, Powerful Creature in the Whole World” – WILL TRENT, Pictured (L-R): Jake McLaughlin as Michael Ormewood and Iantha Richardson as Faith Mitchell. Photo: Zak Popik/Disney © 2025 Disney. All rights reserved.

In addition to Amanda, both Lance and Michael subtly reflect Imposter Syndrome in different ways—Lance through professional dissatisfaction and self-image, Michael through the fear of losing his own sense of competence. But nowhere is Imposter Syndrome more devastating than in the personal struggles of Will Trent and Angie Polaski.

The emotional core of the episode belongs to Will Trent (Ramon Rodriguez) and Angie Polaski (Erika Christensen). Will, haunted by the accidental death of 14-year-old Marco Sanchez, is confronted by Marco’s younger brother, Diego (Carlos Solórzano), a child trying too hard to be “the man of the house.” Bringing a gun to Will’s home for vengeance, Diego instead finds himself petting Will’s dog Betty. Will gently redirects him: “Are you going to arrest me?” Diego asks. “No, worse. I’m taking you home to your mother.”

“The Most Beautiful, Fierce, Smart, Powerful Creature in the Whole World” – WILL TRENT, Pictured (L-R): Kimberlie Flores as Mrs. Sanchez and Carlos Solorzano as Diego Sanchez. Photo: Wilford Harewood/Disney © 2025 Disney. All rights reserved.

At Diego’s home, his attempt to fix a smoke alarm by himself leads to a fall—symbolic of his struggle to be the man of the house. Will helps him complete the task, and Diego beams: “You did it.” Will corrects him: “No. We did it.” Later, Diego’s mother (Kimberli Flores) forgives Will and asks him to describe Marco’s last moments. His heartfelt recounting—Marco’s fear, his regret, Will holding him until the end—was beautifully solemn.

Angie’s storyline takes an emotional nosedive. Flashbacks reveal her mother, Didi (Molly Price), encouraging her to repeat, “I am the most beautiful, fierce, smart, powerful creature in the world.” Words meant to empower, yet hollow, given their source—an addict who sold Angie out at age five.

Despite this, Angie clings to them, battling a deep-seated Imposter Syndrome that makes her question whether she’ll ever truly embody the strength she’s told to believe in. With sponsor Franklin’s (Kevin Daniels) support, she commits to second chances, tending to her comatose mother—even dyeing her hair in an unconscious attempt to stave off the fate Didi feared most: resembling death itself. As if proving herself capable of care might finally make the words— ‘I am the most beautiful, fierce, smart, powerful creature in the world’—feel real.”

“The Most Beautiful, Fierce, Smart, Powerful Creature in the Whole World” – WILL TRENT, Pictured (L-R): Erika Christensen as Detective Angie Polaski and Molly Price as Didi Polaski. Photo: Wilford Harewood/Disney © 2025 Disney. All rights reserved.

Didi wakes briefly, admitting, “I was a terrible mother. You deserved better. I’m proud of you.” But the words Angie truly needed— “I love you”—never come. Instead, Didi grimly declares their shared affliction: “I gave addiction to you. We’re the same.”

Angie’s response? She didn’t call her new boyfriend, Seth (also in recovery), her steadfast sponsor and friend Franklin, or even Will Trent—her interrupted love, her soulmate, the one who has always understood her darkness. Instead, she called on ‘whiskey neat’ and drank it down—a devastating choice.

Angie’s sponsor and friend, Franklin, continues to prove himself as an essential figure in her life. As she spirals, it’s clear that having someone who understands addiction from the inside could make all the difference. Given the weight of Angie’s storyline, Franklin deserves to be upgraded to a series regular—not just as her guide, but as someone viewers can count on as a grounding presence.

However, allowing Angie to become engulfed by the darkness could tip the balance of the show, which wins the hearts and minds of viewers by seamlessly weaving lighthearted comedy into its emotional depth. Let’s hope she doesn’t let her addictions consume her again.

Has Angie reignited her addiction? Will her mother’s death push her toward Will and away from Seth? Share your thoughts in the comments!

Overall Rating

9:10