Will Trent Season 2 Release Date, Cast Reveals & Jaw-Dropping Plot Spoilers

When ABC’s sharp-eyed detective drama “Will Trent” sprinted back onto screens on January 6, 2026, fans finally learned what became of Will after season 3’s explosive finale—and they turned out in force for the season-4 opener at 8/7c before new episodes arrived on Hulu and Hulu on Disney+ the following day. The new run delivers 18 weekly episodes packed with high-stakes investigations, deeper back-story reveals and the trademark mix of humor and heart that helped the show climb to the top tier of ABC’s Tuesday lineup. What’s different this year? • Fresh threats: From a biological-terror scare to a chilling cold-case that hits Will personally, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation tackles darker crimes that force the team to confront past traumas. • Personal upheaval: Will is still processing the truth about his biological father while navigating Angie’s complicated pregnancy news, pushing his emotional growth front and center. • Atlanta on display: Producers lean even harder into real-world locations, turning landmarks like Ponce City Market and the BeltLine into on-screen crime scenes to ground each episode in authentic Southern atmosphere. Who’s back—and who’s new? Ramón Rodríguez (Will), Erika Christensen (Angie), Iantha Richardson (Faith), Jake McLaughlin (Ormewood) and scene-stealing chihuahua Bluebell as Betty all return, while Kevin Daniels’ Franklin Wilks earns series-regular status. Guest stars this season include Margaret Cho as quirky medical examiner Dr. Roach and Yul Vázquez as the enigmatic Sheriff Caleb Roussard. Why the buzz matters Early Nielsen data shows the season-4 premiere notched the drama’s highest same-day audience since its series debut, a surge that industry insiders say positions “Will Trent” as a safe bet for ABC’s 2026-27 schedule. Social-media chatter around #WillTrent also spiked 42 percent week-over-week as viewers dissected Angie’s cliff-hanger and demanded justice for Betty. How to catch up • Stream seasons 1-3 plus latest episodes of season 4 on Hulu or Hulu on Disney+. • Watch live Tuesdays at 8/7c on ABC, or next-day via ABC.com and the ABC app. • International viewers can find the series on Disney+ under the Star banner, with rollout dates varying by region. Bottom line Between a prime time slot, an 18-episode order and storylines ripped from Karin Slaughter’s bestselling novels, “Will Trent” is shaping up to be 2026’s must-watch crime procedural. Bookmark Tuesday nights now—because Atlanta’s most observant agent is just getting started.