We Finally Know When Will Trent Season 4 Is Coming — And It’s a Game-Changer

The latest update on Will Trent season 4 confirms the show’s release month, narrowing the window for new episodes. The ending of Will Trent season 3 took some big swings, altering the trajectory of the Karin Slaughter adaptation. This is most evident with Angie (Erika Christensen), who learns that she’s pregnant, and the titular Trent teaming up with his father.

These major stories all added to the sense of eager anticipation around the fact that Will Trent season 4 won’t debut until next year. The procedural has been prepping for a its latest chapter, making some cast changes, and there’s now a clearer sense of when the popular drama will return to ABC.

In a piece for the New York Times, which looks at the hit CBS series Tracker, it is mentioned that Will Trent season 4 will premiere in January. Although it was known that the adaptation will be back in early 2026, this counts as the first confirmation of a release month.

What This Means For Will Trent Season 4

In a bit of a rarity in the current television age, Will Trent has managed to maintain a consistent release window. All three seasons have been released in either January or February, running until May, and it looks like the fourth installment will maintain the trend. The reliability has helped to bolster the show’s fortunes as well, with an increase in positive views and online buzz.

The upcoming episodes have been in production since August. At this point, there is not a lot of news on any new actors joining the Will Trent cast. However, it has been announced that Kevin Daniels, who plays Detective Franklin Wilks, has been upgraded to a series regular. He joins the returning Ramón Rodríguez, Iantha Richardson, Jake McLaughlin, Sonja Sohn, and Christensen.

Our Take On Will Trent Season 4

Will Trent is among several big titles that are being held for a midseason return, with The Rookie season 8 and the revival of Scrubs ​​​​​​also premiering later in the upcoming network TV calendar. All three speak to the strength of ABC’s line-up with their built-in audiences. The Rookie is a long-running success, while Scrubs is a returning fan-favorite.