Will Trent Season 4 Release Date Revealed — and What the Hell Happened Last Season

Get ready, crime drama fans Will Trent is coming back, and it’s not messing around. ABC has officially confirmed that Season 4 will premiere on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. ET / 7:00 p.m. CT, with episodes likely hitting streaming platforms the following day. After a Season 3 finale that left fans clutching their remotes and questioning every life choice, anticipation for the new season is through the roof.

Season 3 Recap: Chaos, Heartbreak, and Cliffhangers

If you thought Season 2 had high stakes, Season 3 practically redefined “edge-of-your-seat television.” The finale delivered a rollercoaster of suspense, with personal and professional lives colliding in classic Will Trent style. Amanda Wagner found herself in critical condition after a dramatic shootout, leaving viewers wondering if the team’s moral center could survive another season intact. Michael Ormewood, grappling with serious health issues, collapsed mid-crisis, forcing the team to confront vulnerability in ways we haven’t seen before.

Angie Polaski narrowly avoided tragedy while navigating an unexpected pregnancy, adding a messy personal subplot that complicated her already tangled relationships. And in the twist that set social media ablaze, Will’s biological father, Caleb Roussard, returned, forcing Will to confront a past he’s long tried to leave behind.

It was a finale that left threads dangling like evidence in a cold case, personal betrayals, health scares, and unresolved family drama primed for a major payoff.

Will Trent Season 4 Preview: High Stakes and Hard Cases

Season 4 picks up immediately where the last season left off, promising both emotional depth and the nail-biting cases fans have come to expect. Expect the drama to hit hard on multiple fronts. Amanda and Ormewood’s recovery arcs will explore both physical healing and emotional resilience. Will’s tense relationship with Caleb is set to stir old wounds, pushing the protagonist into new moral and personal territory. Angie and her unexpected pregnancy will add tension and emotional stakes for the team. And of course, the GBI is back on the hunt, juggling murder, corruption, and high-stakes investigations, all while personal drama simmers just below the surface.

Why Fans Should Be Excited

Will Trent isn’t your run-of-the-mill procedural. It’s a character-driven crime saga where personal stakes are just as gripping as the case of the week. Season 3 reminded us that even the sharpest investigators can’t always save themselves or the people they care about. Season 4 promises more tension, more heartbreak, and yes, more jaw-dropping moments.

So mark your calendars, grab your popcorn, and brace yourself. Will Trent Season 4 is storming back and it looks ready to top anything we’ve seen so far.