ABC has officially renewed Will Trent for a second season, making it the first freshman drama on the network to receive a renewal this year, according to a report by Deadline. Starring Ramón Rodríguez as the titular character, Will Trent follows the story of a special agent with the Georgia Bureau of Investigations who was abandoned at birth and grew up in Atlanta’s foster care system. Will uses his unique perspective to solve cases and protect those in need. The show is based on Karin Slaughter’s popular novels and features a talented ensemble cast that includes Erika Christensen, Iantha Richardson, Jake McLaughlin, and Sonja Sohn. The show has resonated with audiences, thanks to its gripping storytelling, complex characters, and themes of justice and redemption.
The renewal of Will Trent for a second season by ABC highlights the success of procedural dramas and the growing interest in adapting popular novels for television. Procedural dramas are a sub-genre of crime and mystery shows that are characterized by their structured format, where each episode follows a specific plot that gets resolved by the end of the episode. This format is popular because it allows viewers to watch the show without having to follow a complex storyline or keep up with multiple plot threads. This formula has proven to be successful with shows like NCIS and Law and Order running for over a decade.
Ramón Rodríguez Shares Excitement for Will Trent Season Two
Ramón Rodríguez expressed his gratitude to the show’s fans and ABC and Hulu for supporting the show. He thanked the viewers for taking the journey with the show and watching it through all the twists and turns. Additionally, he praised the creative team for developing complex and nuanced characters that the viewers can relate to on a human level. He also mentioned how having Betty, the little star of the show, on the call sheet has been a bonus for the show.
“We’re so thankful to our ABC and Hulu fans for joining us on this wild ride and watching Will Trent,” Ramón Rodríguez said. “When we set out to bring the series to television screens, we wanted to do justice to the gritty, thrilling world that Karin Slaughter created with her bestselling book series. Liz Heldens, Dan Thomsen and the creative team have developed complex and nuanced characters that people are relating to on a human level — and it hasn’t hurt having our little star, Betty, on the call sheet. We’re so excited for the opportunity to dive deeper into these stories with season two.”
The renewal of Will Trent also comes at a time when networks and streaming services are looking for hit shows to compete in the crowded media landscape. With more people streaming content than ever before, networks and streaming services are investing heavily in producing original content that will attract viewers and keep them engaged. This has led to fierce competition and a high level of scrutiny for new shows. The renewal of Will Trent highlights the importance of storytelling and character development in television, indicating that audiences are looking for more than just plot-driven shows.
Will Trent airs a new episode every Tuesday on ABC.
