Based on the book series of the same name by Karin Slaughter, fans are eagerly awaiting details on the release date of the third season, especially considering the cliffhanger ending of season 2. According to the latest information from ABC, the show is part of the network’s fall 2024 lineup and is expected to return later this year. However, an exact release date is still unknown.
The series recently made a new casting announcement, revealing that Jane the Virgin’s Gina Rodriguez will be a key member of the cast for the upcoming season. Rodriguez will play Marion Alba, a “charming and confident” new Assistant District Attorney who is new to Atlanta. According to the synopsis, Alba and Will Trent (Ramón Rodriguez) start off on the wrong foot, eventually realizing that they must work together to tackle gang trouble in the city.
Season 2 ended with some shocking revelations, including Trent discovering that Angie (Erika Christensen) helped Crystal cover up her murders after she became a serial killer, including the murder of Lenny. Trent was then forced to put Angie behind bars, ending their friendship and romance. Will and Angie’s relationship is the fulcrum on which season 2 builds, and it will be interesting to see how the writers continue the dynamic between the two main characters in season 3. Along with Rodriguez and Christensen, Will Trent is joined by Iantha Richardson, Jake McLaughlin, and Sonja John in the main cast. Jennifer Morrison, Mark-Paul Gosselaar, Greg Germaann, and LisaGay Hamilton appear in recurring roles across both seasons. Created by Liz Heldens and Daniel T. Thomsen, the show was renewed for a third season midway through season 2, showing the network’s faith in the procedural.
