Summary

• "Will Trent" relies on character development and complex relationships, setting it apart from the police procedural genre.
• Season 3 of "Will Trent" is confirmed, with the renewal coming mid-way through season 2.
• The main cast is expected to remain consistent for season 3, continuing the strong dynamics and narratives of the show.

ABC's quirky police procedural Will Trent has already impressed in its first two seasons thus far, and it has already been renewed for season 3. Based on the best-selling books by Karin Slaughter, Will Trent follows the titular Georgia Bureau of Investigations Special Agent who is known, and envied, for his impossibly high case clearance rate. After exposing corruption within the Atlanta Police Department, Will not only has to solve cases but has to further root out the bad elements in local law enforcement.

Scoring high marks with critics right off the bat, Will Trent separates itself from the usual police procedural by investing so much in the characters and their complicated relationships. Shows like Will Trent are rare, and it brilliantly used its premiere season to build upon the fascinating story threads that were introduced early on. Season 2 is where ABC's latest hit will find its footing, and the success of the sophomore outing has helped earn an early season 3 renewal.

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Will Trent Season 3 Latest News

Season 3's Release Is Delayed

Despite the fact that the third season was given a hasty renewal, the latest news confirms that Will Trent season 3 is delayed until 2025. Instead of premiering during the start of ABC's 2024-2025 season, the burgeoning procedural hit will instead arrive mid-season in early 2025. Though an exact date hasn't been revealed yet, Will Trent season 3 will arrive in January 2025.

Will Trent Season 3 Is Confirmed

ABC Has Handed Down A Mid-Season Renewal

In a vote of confidence reserved for the most popular network shows, ABC opted to renew Will Trent for a third season after only airing five episodes in season 2. The move was a no-brainer for the network that noted the show's impressive weekly numbers and quickly made the call. No details have been revealed about the promised third season, and they likely won't come until season 2 concludes.

The move was a no-brainer for the network that noted the show's impressive weekly numbers and quickly made the call.

Will Trent season 2 currently airs Tuesdays at 8 pm EST on ABC.

Will Trent Season 3 Cast

Will Trent & The Rest Of The Cast Is Expected To Return

There was little change within the main cast between seasons 1 and 2 of Will Trent, and that trend will likely continue into season 3. Procedurals rely heavily on the continuity within the cast, and Will Trent especially features strong relationships between characters that will only get more interesting as the show stretches on. Therefore, it's expected that the entire ensemble will return, especially Ramón Rodriguez as Will Trent. Erika Christensen will also likely return as Angie Polaski, since her on-and-off relationship with Will is one of the show's more interesting narrative threads.

The entire returning cast is expected to include:

Will Trent Season 3 Story

Will Continues To Root Out Corruption In Season 3

Until season 2 concludes, it's impossible to nail down exactly what will happen when Will Trent returns for a third season. The ending of Will Trent season 2, episode 1, completely changed the game and showed that the stakes were even higher for the characters around Will. But it is unclear exactly how Will's journey in season 2 will play into season 3's ongoing narrative. Though Will is expected to continue learning more about his family history in season 2, that storyline will probably continue into season 3 and beyond and will be a big part of the series' entire arc.