The fourth season of Will Trent began with a shocking event that left fans guessing, and the next episode is set to raise the stakes even higher. After a cliffhanger that seemed to show Special Agent Will Trent dead, the January 13 episode titled “Love Takes Time” picks up immediately with the team in crisis.
Will Trent Season 4 Episode 2: Key Release Details
The next episode of Will Trent will air soon following the dramatic season premiere. Here are the key details for viewers around the world.
Episode Title: “Love Takes Time”
Air Date on ABC: Tuesday, January 13, 2026.
Broadcast Time: 8:00 PM Eastern Time / 7:00 PM Central Time. It airs on the ABC network.
Streaming Release Date: The episode will be available to stream on Wednesday, January 14, 2026. This is the standard schedule for the show, with new episodes hitting streaming platforms the day after their ABC broadcast.
Where to Stream: Viewers can watch new episodes on Hulu. Subscribers to the Disney+ bundle that includes Hulu can also access new episodes there.
Season 4 Episode Count: The season is planned for a total of 18 episodes.
What Happened in the Season 4 Premiere?
The season premiere, “โฆSpeaking of Sharks,” ended with a scene that made viewers think Will Trent might be dead. James Ulster, a dangerous figure from Will’s past played by Greg Germann, escaped prison and kidnapped Will’s nephew. Will agreed to go with Ulster to secure the child’s release. The final scene showed a burned car with two bodies inside and Will’s recorder nearby, leading his colleagues to fear the worst.
Star Ramรณn Rodrรญguez, who also directed the premiere, talked about that intense ending.
“Look, the reality is, ‘Could we just kill our lead character [when the show is] called Will Trent? Not likely,’” Rodrรญguez said. “But when I read the script, I loved that ending. I was like, ‘Oh, that’s exciting.’”
He confirmed that while Will is not dead, the character is in serious danger and the situation has major consequences.
What to Expect in Episode 2: “Love Takes Time”
The official description for the upcoming episode reveals the immediate fallout from the premiere’s cliffhanger.
The GBI team believes Will is dead and desperately searches for answers. However, Angie Polaski begins to question the evidence, sensing that something about the situation does not make sense. Meanwhile, Will is alive but in grave danger. He is shown as “trapped and wounded,” fighting to survive and outsmart his captor.
Rodrรญguez hinted that this episode will explore the psychological battle between Will and Ulster. “We get to see his manipulative ways and he tries to get into Willโs head,” the actor said. “Thereโs going to be some fun twists and some fun reveals in that second episode.”
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Main Cast Returning for Season 4
The core team returns to solve this new mystery. The main cast for Will Trent Season 4 includes:
- Ramรณn Rodrรญguez as Special Agent Will Trent.
- Erika Christensen as APD Detective Angie Polaski, Will’s close friend and former romantic partner.
- Iantha Richardson as Faith Mitchell, Will’s GBI partner.
- Sonja Sohn as Amanda Wagner, Will’s boss and mentor at the GBI.
- Jake McLaughlin as APD Detective Michael Ormewood.
- Kevin Daniels as Franklin Wilks. Daniels has been promoted to a series regular for Season 4. His character is Angie’s AA sponsor and a fellow detective.
- Bluebell as Betty, Will’s beloved pet chihuahua.
