Has ABC renewed Will Trent for a fourth season? Here's what we know 

Will Trent is an ABC crime drama TV series based on a book by Karin Slaughter and focuses on one interesting character from the book—Will Trent. Will is a GIB detective who solves some intricate storylines around criminal cases. The show has a 7.7/10 rating on IMDB and is one of the best-performing shows on ABC.

Recently, ABC renewed the show for its new season four, which will consist of 18 episodes. Several other popular shows inviting good viewership, such as 911, Grey's Anatomy, and The Rookie, also got renewed for their newer seasons.

Read on to learn more about what we know about the news.

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Has ABC renewed Will Trent for a fourth season?

Will Trent, after the success of season three, which premiered on January 7, 2025, is left with two episodes. Episode 13 is scheduled to be released on April 8, 2025, and ahead of the finale, the show has already been renewed for season 4 by ABC.

This move was a result of the show's popularity among the viewers. The series had been well-received by viewers and critics alike. The crime procedural genre has consistently had a strong following, and Will Trent is no exception. The credit for the show's huge following goes to the narrative, which is meticulously woven with all the juices of drama dissolved, and secondly, the powerful cast that brought it to the screen with their impactful performances.

According to reports, the show was praised for its intelligent writing, thrilling plotlines, and realistic portrayal of the criminal justice system.

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What happens in season 3 of Will Trent?

In season 3 of Will Trent, Angie Polaski is free and eventually gets her job back in the Atlanta Police Department. Will return to Atlanta and join the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI). He initially faced some resistance from his colleagues for his sudden absence. However, he didn't let that stop him and partnered up with Marion Alba to start dealing with complex criminal cases.

Faith Michelle meets Elijah, a choreographer in a dance academy, during an investigation, and some romance blossoms between the two. The season also dives deep into the life of Angie Polaski post-arrest. She meets Dr. Seth McDale, and their relationship gradually evolves to something more meaningful.

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The show comes with a brilliant cast, indeed the reason behind impactful performances and the show's popularity. Erika Christensen plays Angie Polaski, Iantha Richardson appears as Faith Mitchell, Jake McLaughlin as Michael Ormewood, and Sonja Sohn as Amanda Wagner. In season 3, Gina Rodriguez appears as Marion Alba, with whom Will shares a romantic relationship after the tumultuous relationship he had with Angie.