Will Trent Season 4 Heats Up with Cliffhanger and New Cases
ABC’s hit crime drama returns with high-stakes investigations and personal drama as the GBI tackles darker cases and past consequences.
Will Trent season 4 premiered on ABC in early January with a two-part season opener that immediately put the team’s lead investigator in mortal danger. The second episode, “Love Takes Time,” aired Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at 8 p.m. ET/PT, following Will’s disappearance and presumed death as his team scrambles for answers while he fights for survival against his captor.[1][2]
What Happened in Episode 2
“Love Takes Time” deepened the season’s central mystery when Will vanishes and is feared dead. Detective Angie Polaski begins questioning the evidence, sensing that critical details don’t align. Meanwhile, Will, trapped and wounded, races to outsmart his captor and escape.[1] The episode marked the continuation of the season’s intense opening arc that sets the tone for the entire season.
What’s Coming Next
The remaining episodes of Will Trent season 4 promise a range of compelling investigations. Upcoming episodes will plunge Will and Faith into:
- A twisted art-world conspiracy following a model’s murder, with help from Will’s former flame
- A case at the Atlanta World Salsa Championships involving a murdered dancer
- A dangerous 15-year-old cold case that pulls the team deeper into unresolved mysteries
Meanwhile, Detective Franklin Wilks, played by Kevin Daniels, has been promoted to series regular, expanding his role as Angie’s sober sponsor and the father of her baby.[2][4]
Season Details and Where to Watch
The fourth season features 18 episodes total, with new episodes airing every Tuesday at 8 p.m. ET/PT on ABC. Episodes stream the following day on Hulu and Hulu on Disney+ for bundle subscribers.[3][4] The season picks up from significant cliffhangers in season three, including Michael Ormewood’s health crisis and Angie’s pregnancy announcement.[4]
According to Karin Slaughter, author of the novels the series is based on, “There’s so many great new ideas [in Season 4]. They’re picking up where they left off and doing amazing things.”[4]
