Everything We Know So Far

Key Points:

• ABC has renewed "Will Trent" for a fifth season, set to premiere in early 2027, with production having begun in August 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia.
• Season 5 will continue closely from the Season 4 finale, focusing on Will and Angie co-parenting baby Edie, a new APD-GBI task force tackling a sex trafficking ring, and the introduction of a new GBI deputy director replacing the late Amanda Wagner.
• The season will explore evolving team dynamics, including Faith leading the task force and a deeper partnership between Angie and Faith, while also addressing Will's personal growth following Amanda's death and his new responsibilities.
• Recurring characters such as Will’s childhood foster brother Paul Campano may return, while the possibility of the serial killer James Ulster reappearing remains uncertain.
• The showrunners aim to bring a sense of healing and hope to the series after the traumatic events of Season 4, rewarding loyal fans with character development and fresh storylines.