The bad news is that ABC is holdingWill Trentseason 4 for midseason; the good news is that an update from the network is almost offsetting this disappointing delay. ABC’s crime drama won’t return with its fourth season until early 2026.So, by the time it premieres, it will have been about eight months since theWill Trentseason 3 finale.
On July 22,High Potential’s TikTok account posted a video announcing thatABC is airing reruns of Kaitlin Olson’s show andWill Trentback-to-back on Tuesdays during their hiatuses. So, fans (new and old) can catch up on both shows before they return. While this is great forHigh Potential, it’s even better forWill Trent, which has a longer break.
What ABC’s Announcement Means For Will Trent Season 4’s Delay
Fans Can Still Watch Will Trent While Waiting For Season 4
While the episodes might not be new, ABC airing reruns ofWill Trentseason 3 is better than nothing, especially given the long wait for season 4. The network is evidently trying to keep the police procedural series relevant during its hiatus.Now, established viewers can keepWill Trentseason 3 and its endingfresh in their minds ahead of season 4.
Our Take On Will Trent’s Long Hiatus
Season 4 Is Following In Season 3’s Footsteps
Of course,waiting until 2026 forWill Trentseason 4is frustrating. However,ABC did the same thing with season 3 (which premiered in January 2025 alongsideThe Rookieseason 7),and the network was seemingly happy with that schedule since they’re repeating it with season 4 andThe Rookieseason 8. ABC is simply trying to replicate that winning formula.
Will Trentseason 4 will reportedly contain 18 episodes (like season 3), which are expected to air weekly with little to no interruptions, barring any outside circumstances, like presidential addresses. Although ABC hasn’t announced a release date, season 4 should premiere in January 2026 if it replicates season 3’s schedule.
Will Trentseason 3’s ratings were up from its previous season,as wereThe Rookieseason 7’s viewership totals. So, perhaps the elongated delay works for the two TV shows. That, mixed with ABC’s summer schedule of back-to-back reruns ofHigh PotentialandWill Trent, suggests that the latter is being set up for success, which is great news for its future.
