Life hasn’t been easy for Will, though. He grew up an orphan, harmed and belittled by those who were supposed to take care of him. He’s also dyslexic, a disability he tries to keep hidden from everyone but those he trusts. Once all caught up and ready for Will Trent‘s confirmed Season 3, there are exciting shows worth watching that are in a similar vein. Fans of Will Trent will assuredly love these shows, too.
Gotham Shows the Chaos of Batman’s Iconic Hometown Was Handled Before Him
Before Batman‘s mind-boggling gadgets and his multi-dollar arsenal effectively reduced crime, Gotham was a no-man’s-land ruled by a perpetual state of chaos. To solve the city’s self-destructive crisis, Detective James Gordon takes matters into his own hands, showing what an ordinary cop with unyielding determination can do.
Both Gotham and Will Trent have distinctive ways of addressing real-life horrors by taking advantage of everything their fictional scope has to offer. The two shows know how to balance serious and quirky storylines separately by never taking themselves too seriously; something few crime shows successfully do.
The Wire Alternates Between Cops Fighting For Justice and Criminals with Reasonable Motivations
There are all sorts of crime shows centered around detectives with quirky mannerisms or whose deducing abilities border the fantastic. The Wire, however, embraces a Realistic approach, with a capital R. There’s an unparalleled commitment to show life in the streets as it really is, both from the perspective of law enforcement employees and the people forced by an oppressive system to resort to a life of crime.
Just like Will Trent dedicates his life and career to ensure no one suffers as he did in his childhood, characters in The Wire desperately try to break an endless cycle of violence that takes over the streets of Baltimore. It’s a thought-provoking, often shocking crime show that marked a generation.
Mindhunter Looks at Serial Killers Differently
In the eyes of the general public, serial killers are nothing but vile monsters. Their violent crimes make good stories: their modus operandi, the investigation behind the crimes, and the violent nature of the perpetrator are fascinating to watch. America is obsessed with true crime, but most viewers can’t see past the human being behind these horrific acts. That’s when Mindhunter kicks in, following detectives Holden Ford and Bill Tench as they investigate the psychology behind America’s most vicious criminals.
Will Trent’s big differential is the hope that drives the character to fight for a better world to live in. Similarly, Mindhunter looks at serial killers with a grave, yet comprehensive look. What’s best: the show is produced by thriller filmmaker David Fincher, known for Gone Girl and Zodiac, and is based on real-life reports from FBI agents.
Longmire Follows A Troubled Sheriff Struggling in the Contemporary American West
Different from the urban and ever-busy setting of Atlanta, where Will Trent is set, Longmire takes place in Wyoming, more precisely in the remote and fictional county of Absaroka County. In the series, Walt Longmire steps up as the county sheriff following the death of his wife, burying his pain in the difficult task of protecting his territory from overwhelming criminal forces.
Despite the contrasting settings, both Will Trent and Longmire share a fascinating main character propelled by a tragic past to make a difference in the world. The change of scene evokes America’s decaying West as seen through the eyes of a troubled man in search of redemption. The series offers an original take on the lone detective trope, this time following a sheriff with a huge weight on his back.
Elementary is a Contemporary Take On The Iconic Sherlock Holmes
Everyone’s favorite detective genius, Sherlock Holmes, receives contemporary treatment with Elementary. The show effectively addresses the character’s inability to fit in while highlighting his unique ability to read crime scenes, just like Will Trent‘s titular character. In Elementary, Sherlock moves away from his usual location, London, settling in New York to team up with his new inseparable duo, Dr. Watson, in search of seemingly unsolvable crimes.
Just like Trent, Elementary‘s Sherlock has been through some bad times in the past, still coming to terms with a drug addiction. The appealing detective show takes plenty of liberties with its source material while keeping faithful to the unbeatable chemistry between Sherlock and Dr. Watson, delivering 7 seasons’ worth of mind-bending crimes.
