Everything You Need to Know About Will Trent Season 4: A Sneak Peek Into What’s Coming Next
Will Trent is officially renewed for a fourth season, but you’ll need some patience—Season 4 won’t air until early 2026. ABC has kept to this midseason release pattern for each season so far, typically aiming for January or February. Production started in August 2025, so the show is fully in motion behind the scenes.
Will Trent: Season 3 Finale and Where Season 4 Begins
If you’ve been wondering what all the buzz is about, Season 3 ended with classic Will Trent drama: the GBI team foiled a domestic terrorism plot against Atlanta, but not without big personal consequences.
Amanda Wagner (Sonja Sohn) was shot protecting Angie (Erika Christensen), leaving her fate in question. Angie decided to keep her baby with Seth (Scott Foley), with Will (Ramón Rodríguez) in her corner. Meanwhile, Michael Ormewood (Jake McLaughlin) collapsed, possibly due to his ongoing health issues. These unresolved cliffhangers set the stage for a very tense return.
Executive producer Karin Slaughter has promised that the story will pick up right where Season 3 left off, teasing “so many great new ideas” for Season 4 and hinting that the aftermath of those cliffhangers will shape much of what’s next.
Will Trent Season 4 Cast
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Ramón Rodríguez as Will Trent
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Erika Christensen as Angie
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Iantha Richardson as Faith
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Jake McLaughlin as Michael
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Sonja Sohn as Amanda Wagner (return uncertain)
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Gina Rodriguez as Marion Alba (return uncertain)
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Kevin Daniels as Detective Wilks (now a series regular)
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Yul Vazquez as Sheriff Caleb Roussard (Will’s biological father)
A major change for Season 4: Kevin Daniels (Detective Wilks) is now a series regular, meaning Wilks—a steady, witty presence and Angie’s AA sponsor—will be even more central to the team and story. And expect more complexity with Yul Vazquez as Sheriff Caleb Roussard—Will’s biological father—whose arrival is poised to spark serious family drama.
Plot Hints for Will Trent Season 4
Season 4 will center on the team’s personal upheavals: trust, recovery, new challenges, and some tough family dynamics, especially with the addition of Will’s estranged father. Daniel Thomsen, co-showrunner, stressed that all main characters are “dealing with seismic changes” coming out of Season 3.
Expect more true-crime suspense, sure, but also deeper dives into trauma, redemption, and found family—themes that keep fans coming back.
Questions remain: Will Amanda survive her injuries? Will Michael’s health improve—or get even shakier? What’s next for Will and Angie’s never-simple relationship? This season promises to dig deeper.
Where to Watch Will Trent?
All three seasons are streaming on Hulu, so whether you need a binge refresher or just want to catch missed episodes, you’ve got time before Season 4 lands.
If you love complex crime shows with strong, uniquely scarred characters, you should definitely keep your calendar marked for the Will Trent Season 4 premiere. With bigger roles for beloved cast members and evolving personal drama, the wait—yes, even until 2026—looks worth it.
