It’s challenging adapting a best-selling series into a television series, but Will Trent found the delicate balance.

The series is balanced, featuring case-of-the-weeks pulled from the novels while developing the characters and their arcs. While not everything was exactly like books, the heart of the characters remained, especially Will and Faith.

When these storylines delved into the emotional backstories, the viewers became more invested and were excited to see what’s next in Will Trent Season 2.

What Were the Highlights of Will Trent Season 1?

In Will Trent Season 1, the series focused on introducing the title character and exploring how Will’s traumatic past in foster care affected his relationships and how he solved cases as a Special Agent in the GBI.

Not many series featured a dyslexic agent, so seeing Will’s hyper-focus on details was fascinating. In the first case in Will Trent Season 1 Episode 1, Will realized that Emma had been kidnapped after witnessing a vicious killer murder her friend.

These clues led them to a suspect and saved Emma’s life. It also led to an uneasy truce between Will and Paul Campano, one of the show's most entertaining recurring stars. He and Will had such a rich history that needs further exploration.

Angie also had a successful emotional arc. The series explored the subtleties of a recovering addict and the dangers of getting involved again while in recovery.

Through flashbacks in Will Trent Season 1 Episode 7, we learned that Angie had been sexually abused in foster care and gotten an abortion. Will had supported her through the ordeal.

Angie later confronted her abuser in the present and had to protect another teenager from him, which triggered many emotions.

While Will and Angie love each other deeply, they carry so much emotional baggage, so it’s uncertain if they’ll work romantically.

Both Faith and Amanda also experienced some character evolvement. Faith Mitchell and Will were opposites initially, but once they opened up, they became close friends.

The series focused on partnerships and perceptions, and Will hated for people to see him differently because of his dyslexia. When Faith got diagnosed with diabetes, and Will was the first to realize it, they suddenly had something in common.

Amanda always seemed like the demanding boss, but once the series explored her backstory when she was a new cop and partners with Evelyn Mitchell, Faith’s mom, it made sense. They witnessed a violent crime they couldn’t solve, which returned to haunt them years later.

Things were different in the 1980s, and female cops were not taken seriously. Amanda couldn’t keep baby Will either as a single African-American woman.

Will Trent Season 2 Renewal Status

On April 19, 2023, ABC renewed Will Trent for a second season. This was unsurprising since the series ranks third among total viewers behind The Rookie and Grey’s Anatomy.

"We're so thankful to our ABC and Hulu fans for joining us on this wild ride and watching Will Trent," Ramon Rodriguez 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," Rodríguez continued.

Who Is In the Will Trent Season 2 Cast?

We’re not expecting any changes to the main or recurring cast. We’ll update it as we get news.

Main Will Trent Cast Members

Ramón Rodríguez as Will Trent, a dyslexic Special Agent in the GBI, who had a traumatic past in foster care.

Erika Christensen as Angie Polaski, a detective at Atlanta PD, is a recovering addict and Will’s love interest.

Iantha Richardson as Faith Mitchell, Will’s partner at the GBI.

Jake McLaughlin as Michael Ormewood, Angie’s partner at the Atlanta PD.

Sonja Sohn as Amanda Wagner, Faith and Will’s boss at the GBI.

Bluebell the Chihuahua as Betty, the dog Will adopts.

Recurring Will Trent Cast Members

Mark-Paul Gosselaar as Paul Campano, an old frenemy of Will’s and Angie’s from foster care.

LisaGay Hamilton as Evelyn Mitchell, Faith’s mom and Amanda’s oldest friend and old partner.

Cora Lu Tran as Nico, a non-binary teen who becomes Betty’s dog walker and moves into Will’s garage.

When Will Trent Season 2 Premiere?

ABC has announced its 2024 midseason slate, and Will Trent will premiere on Tuesday, February 20 at 8/7c.

We are so excited to see what's next.

What Storylines Will We See in Will Trent Season 2?

First, the series must deal with the aftermath of Angie’s attack. She survived, but it may be a long road to recovery, and as a recovering addict, that’s even more challenging.

What will Ormewood do in the meantime? Would he get a new partner or help the GBI with cases until Angie returns? He formed a truce with Will by the end of Will Trent Season 1 and became an asset to the team.

Beyond that, the series could explore deepening the relationship between Amanda and Will now that he knows what she sacrificed for him. Will has struggled with abandonment issues, so they will need to find new ground now that he learned the truth.

The Will Trent Season 2 premiere looks like it will be action-packed and full of popular guest stars, per TVLine.

Clark Gregg will portray Arthur Highsmith, an accountant who skips town, and Susan Kelechi Watson plays a bomb expert who assists Will with an exciting case.

The rest of the team is just as busy as Angie works hard to get back to work, and Faith gets a love interest named Luke (Ser' Darius Blain). We can't wait to see our favorite team back in action.

Will Will Trent Season 2 Introduce Sara Linton?

Avid fans of the Will Trent book series know that Will’s other significant love interest was Sara Linton from the Grant County series by Karin Slaughter. Sara was a doctor whom he and Faith met on a case involving one of her patients.

Season 2 would be the ideal time to introduce Sara, and rumors about casting her have existed. She was a vital character, and weaving her in now could create an exciting love triangle between her, Will, and Angie.

Will could be torn between his past and the unknown of his future.

Additionally, as the series continues, having doctors’ and medical examiners’ opinions could prove helpful.

Is There a Trailer for Will Trent Season 2?

There is! ABC has released the first Will Trent Season 2 Trailer, which looks as intriguing as Will Trent Season 1.

But ABC was smart and didn't reveal anything about Angie, so you'll have to watch to learn her fate.

And guess who is featured again in this little nugget? TV Fanatic! Yes, we know and love our Will Trent.

Check out the trailer now:

Are There New Photos?

There aren't any episodic photos as of yet, but we have something else to share!

ABC released new key art for Season 2 featuring Will and Betty. What is Will without Betty, after all? Frankly, we don't want to know.

The series wouldn't be the same without the loveable dog, and we can't wait to see her again.

Where Can I Watch Will Trent Season 2?

If you're late to this party, you can binge the entire season on Hulu.

But do it fast because the premiere date is fast approaching!

Will Trent Season 2 premieres on Tuesday, February 20 at 8/7c on ABC and drops on Hulu the next day.

What do you hope to see from Season 2? Comment below.

Laura Nowak is a staff writer for TV Fanatic. Follow her on X.