‘Will Trent’ Episode 2 Preview: Photos, Plot, and Cast

ABC launched the new primetime drama Will Trent, based on Karin Slaughter’s bestselling book series, on January 3, 2023. The new procedural stars Ramón Rodríguez (The Affair) in the title role, and episode one introduced Will and his incredible investigative abilities. Episode two airing January 10th at 10pm ET/PT will find Will butting heads with his new partner while working on a missing persons case.

The series also stars Erika Christensen (Ten Days in the Valley) as Angie Polaski, Iantha Richardson (This Is Us) as Faith Mitchell, Jake McLaughlin (Quantico) as Michael Ormewood, and Sonja Sohn (The Chi) as Amanda Wagner.

“I’m a Pretty Observant Guy” Plot: As the GBI continues its investigation on a missing girl, Will becomes frustrated with the suspect search, and Faith’s frustrations with her new partner reach unprecedented heights.

Meanwhile, Angie is forced to evaluate her current relationships as she follows a new case with Ormewood and navigates her complicated history with Will.

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Ramon Rodriguez and Iantha Richardson in ‘Will Trent’ episode 2 (ABC/Matt Miller)

Will Trent Synopsis:

Special Agent Will Trent of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) was abandoned at birth and endured a harsh coming-of-age in Atlanta’s overwhelmed foster care system. But now, determined to use his unique point of view to make sure no one is abandoned like he was, Will Trent has the highest clearance rate in the GBI.

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Ramon Rodriguez and Iantha Richardson in episode 2 (ABC/Matt Miller)
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Ramon Rodriguez in the “I’m a Pretty Observant Guy” episode (ABC/Matt Miller)
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Ramon Rodriguez and Mark-Paul Gosselaar in episode 2 (ABC/Danny Delgado)
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Iantha Richardson in episode 2 (ABC/Matt Miller)
Will Trent Episode 2
Ramon Rodriguez in episode 2 (ABC/Matt Miller)