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Alexandra Metz has joined ABC's 'Will Trent' as a series regular for Season 5, playing Birdie Palmer, the new Deputy Director of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. The casting follows the death of Amanda Wagner in Season 4 and coincides with Metz's recurring role on HBO Max's 'The Pitt.'
Alexandra Metz joins ABC's Will Trent as series regular Birdie Palmer, the new GBI Deputy Director, replacing the late Amanda Wagner. Production for Season 5 began in Atlanta in August, with a January 2027 premiere. Metz will continue her role in The Pitt, creating a dual-lead schedule for the 2026-2027 season.
ABC has renewed the procedural drama Will Trent for a fifth season, which begins production in Atlanta on August 24, 2026. The new season is expected to premiere in early 2027, likely on January 5. Following the deaths of key characters in Season 4, the series will feature a new GBI deputy director and a joint task force led by Faith. The showrunners indicate that Season 5 may pick up immediately after the previous finale without a significant time jump, focusing on the evolving relationship between Will and Angie as co-parents and the impact of their new roles on the team.
ABC’s fall 2026 schedule leaves out any Bachelor-branded series, moving High Potential to midseason and maintaining a mostly steady slate with a major midseason reshuffle. The Rookie and Will Trent are slated to anchor midseason, with The Rookie: North launching then and R.J. Decker staying in its Tuesday 10 PM spot. The Scrubs reboot returns in fall to bridge gaps, and The Bachelor is planned for midseason with Bachelor in Paradise following in summer 2027. ABC also emphasizes renewed scripted series and aims to minimize interruptions around live events.
In Will Trent Season 4 Episode 15, Amanda Wagner—who has been secretly aiding the FBI in a bid to uncover the Commander—dies in the street from stab wounds, shocking Will and the GBI; her death resets relationships and sets a path for Season 5, with showrunners noting the loss reshapes dynamics and that Sonja Sohn could return in Will’s mind as a projection.
ABC has renewed The Rookie for a ninth season and Will Trent for a fifth, with both shows currently airing new seasons and slated to wrap up in early May. The renewals follow ABC’s spate of primetime renewals (9-1-1, 9-1-1: Nashville, High Potential, Grey’s Anatomy, Abbott Elementary), while freshman R.J. Decker and the sophomore comedy Shifting Gears are still waiting for word. The network previously shot a pilot for a Rookie offshoot, The Rookie: North, but no pickup was announced at press time.
ABC renewed The Rookie for a ninth season and Will Trent for a fifth season for 2026-27, noting strong cross‑platform viewership (including Hulu) and 8M+ viewers per episode with solid 18‑49 ratings; ABC is also moving forward with The Rookie: North, a spinoff in development.
Scott Foley is set to join the cast of ABC's "Will Trent" in a recurring role for its third season, which premieres on January 7. The series, based on Karin Slaughter's bestselling books, follows Special Agent Will Trent of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. Foley will play Dr. Seth McDale, a new romantic interest for Angie, adding to the show's dynamic. The series also features Gina Rodriguez as a new Assistant District Attorney and potential love interest for Will.
ABC has renewed the crime drama "Will Trent" for a third season, following its strong performance in the current season. Based on Karin Slaughter's novels and led by Ramón Rodríguez, the show has garnered high viewership and ratings, ranking second in audience among ABC's dramas this season. The series follows Special Agent Will Trent of the GBI as he uses his unique perspective to pursue justice. The ensemble cast includes Erika Christensen, Iantha Richardson, Jake McLaughlin, Sonja Sohn, and Bluebell the Chihuahua. "Will Trent" joins a list of ABC renewals and airs on Tuesdays at 8/7c on ABC and Hulu.
ABC has renewed the drama series "Will Trent" for a third season, following its strong ratings performance. Based on Karin Slaughter’s bestselling books, the show follows special agent Will Trent as he pursues justice with the highest clearance rate in the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. The series stars Ramón Rodríguez, Erika Christensen, Iantha Richardson, Jake McLaughlin, and Sonja Sohn, and airs on Tuesdays at 8/7c on ABC.
ABC has renewed the police procedural TV series "Will Trent" for a third season, based on Karin Slaughter’s novels. The show has seen increasing ratings and stars Ramón Rodríguez as the titular character, a top agent with a unique perspective. The renewal follows ABC's recent renewals of "9-1-1" and "Grey’s Anatomy."
In the latest TV ratings, CBS' FBI was the most-watched program on Tuesday, while Will Trent Season 2 opener soared to an audience high and matched its freshman average in the demo. Other shows like FBI: International and FBI: Most Wanted lost viewers but held steady in the demo, while The Rookie and The Good Doctor returned down from their previous averages. Night Court and Extended Family were down in audience but steady in the demo, and Name That Tune dipped while The Floor remained steady.
The Season 2 premiere of "Will Trent" sees Georgia Bureau of Investigations Special Agent Will Trent (Ramón Rodríguez) embroiled in a car bomb mystery and confronting imprisoned serial killer James Ulster (Greg Germann), who may be his biological father. Rodríguez discusses Will's style, language struggles, and relationships, hinting at the return of Betty the chihuahua. He also shares insights into the show's portrayal of the GBI and its collaboration with real consultants.