Will Trent
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Will Trent

"The truth is out of control."

7.3
Yr 2023
Status Returning Series
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Series Brief

Overview

Special Agent Will Trent was abandoned at birth and endured a harsh coming-of-age in Atlanta's overwhelmed foster care system. Determined to make sure no one feels as he did, he now has the highest clearance rate.

Critical Reception

What critics are saying

Score 78 /100

Will Trent is generally regarded by critics as an above-average broadcast procedural that distinguishes itself through its character-driven focus and sympathetic lead performance by Ramón Rodríguez. While some reviewers note that the series is occasionally held back by the traditional structural trappings of the police drama genre, many praise it for offering a more thoughtful and humane experience than typical network fare.

Critics highlight the show's adaptation of Karin Slaughter's novels as a largely successful endeavor, blending tense crime investigations with a deeper, often emotional look at the protagonist's personal history. The consensus suggests that while it remains a procedural at heart, the series effectively rises above the crowded landscape of similar shows to become a standout network drama.

“Will Trent quickly emerges as an above-average broadcast TV procedural — even if it’s exactly those structural trappings that so frequently undermine it.”

“Arguably the best network drama in all of 2023.”

“It’s a breezy journey through the life of a very watchable investigator.”

“A fun Atlanta-set procedural and, following its initial episodes, it is described as humane, warm, and thoughtful.”

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Why fans love it

Will Trent blends police procedural beats with a sharp comedic edge. The tone relies heavily on the protagonist’s dry sarcasm, offering a personality that feels distinct from the usual stoic detective archetype. It grounds its investigations in Georgia, capturing a specific local atmosphere often missing from standard crime dramas.

The series finds a unique rhythm through a balance of heavy themes and moments of levity, particularly regarding the special agent’s constant companion, a chihuahua. Ramón Rodríguez anchors the show as a pariah navigating complex professional dynamics while reconciling his own history. It functions as a character study disguised as an investigation show, focusing on one man’s approach to high-stakes cases through a fractured personal lens.

Featured Players

Cast

Credited 75
Regulars 5
Longest run 59 eps
Show 67 more
Mark-Paul Gosselaar as Paul Campano 5 episodes Aline O'Neill as Emma Campano 2 episodes Cora Lu Tran as Nico 22 episodes Gara Coffey as GBI Staffer 2 episodes Sara Antonio as Gina Ormewood 4 episodes Jophielle Love as Cooper Ormewood 10 episodes Kurt Yue as Pete Chin 22 episodes Kayvon Esmaili as Dr. Farhad Pournazeri 2 episodes Isaiah Stratton as Officer O'Hara 11 episodes Julia Chan as Ava Green 3 episodes Cedrick Cooper as Officer Wirth 5 episodes Julia Vasi as Katie 2 episodes Ric Reitz as Director Armstrong 2 episodes Christina Wren as Caroline 10 episodes Adam Ignacio as Rocky Angelina 5 episodes John Machesky as Officer Petrakis 2 episodes Andres Velez as Young Will 2 episodes Savannah Hutson as Young Angie 3 episodes Todd Allen Durkin as Dennis Heller 18 episodes Ser'Darius Blain as Luke Sullivan 4 episodes Kenneth Mosley as Josiah Patnett 2 episodes Jonny Beauchamp as Bon Bon Chiffon 3 episodes John Ortiz as Antonio Miranda 5 episodes French Stewart as Lenny Broussard 3 episodes Brittany Wilkerson as Diane 4 episodes Chapel Oaks as Crystal 9 episodes LisaGay Hamilton as Evelyn Mitchell 4 episodes Imani Hakim as Young Evelyn 2 episodes Greg Germann as James Ulster 9 episodes Sydney Park as Young Amanda 4 episodes Kent Fields as Rick Landry 2 episodes Josh Hooks as Butch Bonnie 2 episodes Raiany Silva as Lucy Morales 7 episodes Myke Holmes as Percy 2 episodes Deion Smith as Jeremy Mitchell 8 episodes Mickey Cole Jr. as Miles Highsmith 2 episodes Isaac Dodds as 12-Year-Old Will Trent 5 episodes Charlie Besso as Joey 3 episodes Connor Boland as Foster Kid 2 episodes Randy Spence as Sleeveless Jack 3 episodes Tessa Spencer as Anchor 2 episodes Tommi Rose as Brit 2 episodes Gabrielle E Jackson as Foster Kid 2 episodes Michaela Cronan as Foster Mom 3 episodes MJ Tanaka as Little Boy 2 episodes Owen Trumbly as Max Ormewood 10 episodes Bree Shannon as Officer Heather Olson 2 episodes Scott Foley as Seth McDale 10 episodes Yul Vazquez as Sheriff Caleb Roussard 5 episodes Kevin Dunn as Vince Korda 2 episodes Michael Hanson as Deputy Kenny Hall 2 episodes Meghan Perry as Resident 2 episodes Margaret Cho as Dr. Roach 5 episodes Jason Davis as Deputy Director Bill Appleyard 5 episodes Wynn Everett as Janice-Theresa Waggle 2 episodes DeVaughn Nixon as Malcolm 2 episodes Lauren Halperin as Dr. Gundis 2 episodes Ilfenesh Hadera as Joanne Drexler 2 episodes Mallory Jansen as Adelaide Ulster 3 episodes Ashley LeConte Campbell as Mona Trevens 2 episodes Joshua Mikel as Jebediah Oswald 2 episodes Miguel Cohen as Dallas Mavery 2 episodes Janina Gavankar as Casey Mavery 2 episodes Braelyn Rankins as Kid/The Commander 3 episodes DJ Cameron as Officer Sam Atkins 3 episodes Pete Mangum as APD Officer 2 episodes Ben Aycrigg as Josh Hassen 2 episodes
Production Board

Crew

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Keyword Cloud

Keywords

fbi sarcasm georgia dyslexia police detective special agent police department chihuahua dog pariah police procedural fbi agent
Technical Sheet

Details

First Aired
January 03, 2023
Status
Returning Series
Origin
US
TMDB Votes
204