Will Trent Season 3 Premiere Date Revealed, First Look
ABC has released the first look for Will Trent season 3 along with the release date. The first look teases the return of the crime drama based on Karin Slaughter’s best-selling novels, as Will Trent season 3 gets ready to premiere. After two acclaimed first seasons, the show will continue to follow Special Agent Will Trent, played by Ramón Rodríguez, as he navigates the complexities of solving crimes in the Georgia Bureau of Investigation while battling personal and professional challenges.
ABC’s new look for Will Trent shows Will at a tense crime scene with his dog Betty clutched to his chest, via TVLine. The show also revealed that it will return on January 7, 2025 for an 18-episode season. After the dramatic season 2 finale, which saw Will arrest Detective Angie (Erika Christensen) and leave town, viewers are expecting a change in season 3. Check out the new image below: An unresolved story involving Will’s longtime companion Angie looms large over season 3 following his shocking decision to arrest her in the Will Trent season 2 finale because she was having a close relationship with a serial killer who targeted sex offenders in Georgia. The decision leaves the future of their already complicated relationship in limbo, and season 3 could reveal how this twist impacts how their relationship — or doesn’t — progress. Whether this opens the door for another romantic interest for Will, such as Slaughter’s literary character Sarah Linton, remains to be seen.
Meanwhile, the arrival of new Assistant District Attorney Marion Alba, played by Jane The Virgin’s Gina Rodriguez, will also add some new tension. As the confident new ADA, Marion will likely bring her own approach to working with Will and his unconventional methods as they team up to investigate the criminal underworld of Atlanta’s gangs. Vanderpump Rules alum Ariana Madix will also appear in a season 3 episode as a reality TV star who needs protection during a staged intervention with a friend.
Still, the image offers a subtle snapshot of what’s to come, confirming that Will will enter season 3 with the series’ signature depth of character, with the eccentric detective’s connection to his canine companion underscoring the protagonist’s layered nature in his difficult job.
The newly released image signals that Will Trent season 3 will explore even darker and more intense storylines with new characters, while continuing to invest in the complex dynamics that have defined the show. Viewers can look forward to Will’s continued journey of self-discovery and resilience, as he bounces back from his fallout with Angie and navigates professional trials alongside new faces like ADA Marion. The premiere promises to be a compelling start to an 18-episode run that will take Will and Betty—and viewers—back to the crime-ridden streets of Atlanta.
