Will Trent Season 3: Will It Happen? Everything We Know

SarhaFebruary 25, 2024

3 minutes read

ABC’s quirky police procedural Will Trent adapts Karin Slaughter’s best-selling books, but will the chihuahua-toting GBI agent return for season 3?

“Will Trent” relies on character development and complex relationships, setting it apart from the police procedural genre.
Season 3 of “Will Trent” is not confirmed, but a renewal seems likely based on the success and changes in scheduling.
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, but will it return for a 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 really find its footing, and the success of the sophomore outing will determine if Will Trent is viable to continue. However, it seems as if a third season is inevitable.

Will Trent Season 3 Is Not Confirmed

ABC Hasn’t Decided The Fate of Will Trent Season 3 Yet

Ramón Rodríguez as Will Trent and Susan Kelechi Watson as Cricket Dawson in Will Trent season 2, episode 1.

The second season of Will Trent premiered on February 20th, 2024, and it will likely be a little while before ABC decides the fate of season 3. Will Trent‘s debut season was such a success that season 2 was green-lit before the first even concluded, and it’s possible that ABC could be just as eager to renew their latest hit for another outing. However, the Hollywood strikes of 2023 might make the network a bit more hesitant to renew shows so quickly. The fact that Will Trent was moved to the more desirable 8 pm slot for its second season increases its chances of being renewed.

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Will Trent Season 3 Cast

Who Will Return For The Third Season?

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:

Actor	Will Trent Role
Ramón Rodriguez	Will Trent
Erika Christensen	Angie Polaski
Iantha Richardson	Faith Mitchell
Jake McLaughlin	Michael Ormewood
Sonja Sohn	Amanda Wagner
Jennifer Morrison	Abigail Bentley Campano
Mark-Paul Gosselaar	Paul Campano
Greg Germann	James Ulster
LisaGay Hamilton	Evelyn Mitchell
Cora Lu Tran	Nico

Will Trent Season 3 Story

What Will Happen In Season 3?

Until season 2 concludes, it’s impossible to nail down exactly what will happen if and 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.

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