Will Trent
Seen it?2023 | 4 seasons | Crime, Drama, Comedy
Saturday SpecialWhy it’s a Saturday Special
It earned strong reviews (89% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it's still drawing plenty of interest. A strong pick for the weekend.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for crime-drama fans and anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Magnum, P.I., start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Funny with heart.
- The pace
- 4 seasons: a few months of evenings.
- What might put you off
- Rated TV-14. Probably too much for younger kids.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
Special Agent Will Trent was abandoned at birth and endured a harsh coming-of-age in Atlanta's overwhelmed foster care system. Determined to make sure no one feels as he did, he now has the highest clearance rate.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
89% on Rotten Tomatoes, 70 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
7.3 out of 10
- AwardsSolid
Nominated for 1 Critics' Choice Award.
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Ran for 4 seasons and reached a modest audience; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 875K people sought it out in the past year
Season by season
The show overall is a Saturday Special. Here's how each season stacks up; Season 1 is the high point.
Season 12023 · 13 episodes · 6.8 out of 10Weeknight- Season 22024 · 10 episodes · 6.4 out of 10Weeknight
- Season 32025 · 18 episodes · 6.4 out of 10Weeknight
Season 42026 · 18 episodes · 6.2 out of 10Monday
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Cast & crew
Created by Daniel T. Thomsen, Liz Heldens
- Ramón RodríguezWill Trent
- Erika ChristensenAngie Polaski
- Iantha RichardsonFaith Mitchell
- Jake McLaughlinMichael Ormewood
- Sonja SohnAmanda Wagner
- Kevin DanielsFranklin Wilks