Will Trent
ProceduralA case or problem of the week, solved by a formula that works.This show: 8/10Detective mysteryCrime-solving from the investigator's side of the table.This show: 8/10Witty banterRapid-fire verbal sparring.This show: 7/10
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Starring
Ramón RodríguezErika ChristensenIantha RichardsonJake McLaughlinSonja SohnKevin Daniels
Written by
Liz HeldensDaniel T. Thomsen
Starring
Ramón RodríguezErika ChristensenIantha RichardsonJake McLaughlinSonja SohnKevin Daniels
Written by
Liz HeldensDaniel T. Thomsen
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Will Trent Episode Ratings Heatmap
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| S1 | 7.9 | 7.8 | 7.8 | 7.3 | 7.7 | 7.6 | 7.7 | 7.6 | 7.9 | 7.9 | 8.4 | 8.2 | 8.5 | 8.7 | ||||||
| S2 | 8.0 | 8.2 | 7.8 | 7.8 | 7.8 | 8.1 | 8.0 | 8.1 | 7.8 | 7.9 | 8.2 | |||||||||
| S3 | 8.0 | 8.3 | 8.1 | 7.7 | 7.9 | 7.5 | 7.9 | 8.6 | 8.1 | 7.5 | 7.8 | 8.6 | 7.8 | 7.9 | 8.1 | 7.7 | 7.6 | 8.4 | 8.5 | |
| S4 | 7.8 | 8.0 | 8.1 | 7.9 | 7.8 | 8.1 | 8.3 | 8.0 | 7.9 | 7.3 | 7.9 | 7.3 | 6.9 | 7.4 | 8.2 | 7.9 | 8.1 | 7.9 | 8.3 |
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About
"Procedural crime softened by real heart and humor"
Will Trent follows a sharp, dyslexic Georgia Bureau of Investigation agent whose rough childhood in the foster system shaped his instinct for spotting lies and lost kids. Each episode drops him into a new case, often gruesome, while his tangled relationship with his ex-wife and fellow cop simmers underneath. The tone is lighter than most crime dramas, leaning on banter, quirky supporting characters, and genuine warmth rather than grimdark misery. It's comfort-food procedural television with just enough emotional depth and case-of-the-week momentum to keep you watching past the pilot.
Watch it for
the lead performance, which turns a familiar procedural hero into someone genuinely likable and specific.
Maybe skip if
you want gritty, hard-edged crime drama rather than a warmer, more character-driven procedural.
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Season 12023
7.913K139h 11m
The series revolves around special agent Will Trent of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation who was abandoned at birth and endured a harsh coming-of-age in Atlanta's overwhelmed foster care system. But now, determined to use his unique point of view to make sure no one is abandoned like he was, Will Trent has the highest clearance rate in the GBI.
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Season 22024
8.07K107h 5m
The second season returns as the brilliant special agent Will Trent continues to offer his expertise to solve Georgia's most unique cases. Season 2 begins with a bang (literally and metaphorically) and it somehow ends on a more shocking note as Will, Faith, and Michael investigate a string of murders of pedophiles.
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Season 32025
8.010K184h 13m
The third season continues the story from the fallout between Will and Angie, focusing on Will's clashing found families and the reappearance of his foster brother, Rafael. The season includes investigations into corruption and a bioweapons attack by a domestic group called the Founder's Front, leading to a confrontation with Will's biological father.
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Season 42026
7.87K18
The fourth season returns as Will struggle with his mental health and anger management following the return of serial killer James Ulster, who breaks out of prison to haunt him, throwing Will into a mental tailspin and forcing him to confront his past, including his mother's death. As he tries to build a relationship with his birth father Caleb, he undergoes therapy with Dr. Roach to handle his rage. Angie navigates a new relationship with Seth, while Faith investigates cases that challenge her, including a hostage situation and human trafficking.
Full Cast & Crew
Cast
Ramón Rodríguez Will Trent
Erika Christensen Angie Polaski
Iantha Richardson Faith Mitchell
Jake McLaughlin Michael Ormewood
Sonja Sohn Amanda Wagner
Kevin Daniels Franklin Wilks
Kurt Yue Pete Chin
Cora Lu Tran Nico
Todd Allen Durkin Captain Heller, Dennis Heller
Christina Wren Caroline
Crew
Liz Heldens
Daniel T. Thomsen
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