Kudos to the powers-that-be who deliver us Will Trent. This week’s episode, “Breathe with Me,” was a fast-moving crime story that took some uncharacteristic and refreshing approaches to police procedural storytelling—however didn’t devolve into the ridiculous, like when Cop Rock leaned into musical performances. Let’s evaluation.
“Breathe With Me” took inventive license to include visible storytelling components distinctive to this present. For instance, the opening shot—blood flowing into water—was jolting but breathtakingly stunning. It set the tone for the episode’s progressive and refreshing method to filming.
Different inventive filming and storytelling strategies included internal voice self-talk, flashbacks, and slow-motion motion sequences. For instance, the physique within the tub, Mike Cole (Steven Crane) on the prime of the episode, was a flashback to the demise that occurred within the condominium Particular Agent Religion Mitchell (Iantha Richardson) bought. Religion’s mom, Evelyn Mitchell (LisaGay Hamilton), unexpectedly comes to stick with Religion due to a pickleball damage. But it surely’s all a façade. Religion’s mother, bored in retirement, desires to spend time along with her daughter.
Sparks fly between Religion and Evelyn as they carry out a timeless dance between mother or father and little one: “Nothing I do is ever good enough versus mother knows best”—as Evelyn criticizes her daughter’s selection of curtains and her choice to take a dance class slightly than further police coaching. The present used flashbacks to disclose to the viewers that Religion had a child on the age of 15. Did I point out that Evelyn is a retired cop? She is, and her former career seems to be vital. Evelyn calls Religion residence on a trivial matter, which forces Religion to attract a agency boundary along with her mother. She discourages her mother from calling her at work.
“Breathe with Me” – WILL TRENT, Pictured: Andrea Syglowski as Juanita. Photograph: Zak Popik/Disney © 2025 Disney. All rights reserved.
Retired cop Evelyn engages in a definite ‘Rear Window-esque’ snooping on different tenants in her daughter’s condominium, offering a richer viewing expertise. She witnesses the constructing supervisor, Juanita (Andrea Syglowski) being attacked by two males. She calls Religion however stops herself as a result of Religion warned her to not name her. Evelyn calls 911 as an alternative. When Religion, Will Trent (Ramon Rodriquez), and the Atlanta Police Division (APD) arrive on the scene, they discover Evelyn gone and blood on the premises. Religion additionally finds that her mom left her a clue on a shirt hanging within the closet, however I could not think about how this occurred. It will have been fantastic if we may have gotten a fast flashback scene exhibiting how she did it.
Flash ahead. Juanita and Evelyn discover themselves in handcuffs at a storage facility. The showrunners spotlight the twin crime-solving brilliance and fierceness of mom and daughter. Evelyn shortly figures out that Juanita is the issue. She possesses some sort of coin value $4 million. Religion tracks down the vintage supplier, Tucker (Terence Rosemore), who is aware of the place Evelyn and Juanita are being held. Evelyn satisfied Juanita to make use of her scarf to slide out of {the handcuffs}, which she did. Juanita passes the headscarf to Evelyn, who’d freed one hand when the man with the gun, Grant (Brad Brinkley), returned. When Grant turned his again to her, Evelyn stabbed him with an insulin pen. Grant handed out from hypoglycemia. Juanita grabbed his gun and fled.
“Breathe with Me” – WILL TRENT, Pictured (L-R): LisaGay Hamilton as Evelyn Mitchell and Brad Brinkley as Grant. Photograph: Zak Popik/Disney © 2025 Disney. All rights reserved.
Religion is racing to the storage facility. Whereas Will drives, she remembers younger Evelyn (Imani Hakim) serving to teen Religion (Justice Freedom Jones) give beginning to her son, Jeremy, and extra. She recalled how her mother intervened to cease the infant’s adoption and pledged to help Religion in elevating him. Within the meantime, Evelyn continues to battle to free her different hand. Grant wakes up and turns his rage towards her.
Evelyn places up a terrific battle, together with a chew and a kick to the household jewels, however he is youthful, greater, and stronger. Grant begins to strangle her. Will Religion, Will, and the police get there in time? The story modifying blends suspense and intrigue seamlessly right here. Naturally, the heroes arrive within the nick of time. Will Trent arrest Grant. Religion rushes to her mom’s aspect and prayerfully repeats the mantra, “Breathe with me.”
“Breathe with Me” – WILL TRENT, Pictured (L-R): LisaGay Hamilton as Evelyn Mitchell and Iantha Richardson as Religion Mitchell and Ramon Rodriguez as Will Trent. Photograph: Zak Popik/Disney © 2025 Disney. All rights reserved.
Regardless of these progressive strategies, the episode retained its comedian voice and coronary heart. As an illustration, Religion was seated outdoors her mom’s hospital room when Will approached and requested her how Evelyn was doing. Religion confessed that she hadn’t checked but. She was fighting some guilt since she had forbidden her mom from reaching out to her. Will handed Religion his canine Betty, saying, “It helps me.” Religion cuddled the canine and stated, “Thanks.”
The shocking shake-up in how Will Trent, as a police procedural, was offered was welcomed and drastically appreciated. It delved into the bonds of household and friendship, evidenced by mutual acknowledgment and heartfelt apologies between Religion and Evelyn. It introduced a contemporary perspective to the style whereas nonetheless sustaining the core components that followers love, which stood in stark distinction to the petty, shallow criminals who actually killed their family members and bought their souls for cash—granted, some huge cash.
“Breathe with Me” – WILL TRENT, Pictured (L-R): Iantha Richardson as Religion Mitchell and Ramon Rodriguez as Will Trent. Photograph: Wilford Harewood/Disney © 2025 Disney. All rights reserved.
Total, “Breathe with Me” was a standout episode that showcased its skill to evolve and shock its viewers. What did you consider Evelyn’s investigatory abilities? Inform me what you considered the episode within the feedback.
Total Score
8:10
Lynette Jones
