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Will Trent Season 2 Review: Moody Procedural Finds Its Stride

A Shocking Premiere Twist Sets The Stage For An Emotionally Charged Season

Shahrbanoo Golmohamadi by Shahrbanoo Golmohamadi
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Grab some popcorn and get comfy, because Will Trent is kicking off its anticipated second season in signature style. Fans hungry for more adventures with Ramón Rodríguez’s quirky detective won’t be disappointed by this solid premiere that wastes no time jumping back into the show’s moody Georgia landscape.

We catch up with Will mid-language lesson, earnestly stumbling through beginner Spanish phrases in an attempt to connect with his newly-discovered Puerto Rican heritage. It’s an endearing start that highlights Trent’s determination to explore this part of himself. But duty calls before Will can get very far, sweeping him into this week’s central mystery: a lethal car bombing.

It’s a tense intro that pulls us right back into the show’s gritty crime-solving world. The bombing itself quickly spirals into a dangerous extortion ring targeting prison families, landing Will and the team in a race against time to stop the shadowy culprit. Along the way, we get all those great character moments that really make Will Trent stand out. Angie schemes her way back onto the force, Faith tries to make sense of a steamy fling, Amanda exudes her signature steel-eyed wisdom. It’s a deft reintroduction, threaded together by the show’s central relationships.

By the end, the stage is well and truly set for an intense new storyline while still retaining that quirky heart fans know and love. So grab your Georgia Bureau of Investigation badge and get ready to dive back in! Will Trent is officially back on the case.

Bombings, Blackmail, and New Beginnings

After that charming intro centered on Will’s personal growth, the show wastes no time throwing us into the thick of this week’s main mystery. The premiere kicks off with a fiery car bombing that leaves the Atlanta PD scrambling. It’s a tense scene made all the more intriguing when a chance clue—a misdelivered pool catalogue—sets Will’s unconventional instincts tingling. His theory that quiet accountant Lester is the real target soon proves true when a deadly game of cat and mouse ensues.

It’s a promising start, leaning into Will’s signature knack for offbeat deductions while bringing us an everyman character to root for. Mild-mannered Lester turns out to be far from harmless, tangled up in a dangerous prison extortion ring. With families of inmates being targeted for hefty “protection payments,” Lester spills that he’s been draining his accounts dry to protect his incarcerated son.

From there, the mystery unfurls at an addictive pace, peppered with classic Will Trent flourishes. We get eccentric interrogation methods, covert tracking operations, tense diffusals of lethal explosives. New bomb expert agent Cricket makes a delightful addition, matching wits and quips with Will while clearly nursing a growing admiration for his unorthodox process. Their flirty rapport brings a fun new dimension to the season’s central case.

And that central case proves to have roots spreading much deeper than we first realized. By the end, Will suspects a shadowy crime network operating right from within Georgia State Prison itself. The revelation sets the stage for some intense ongoing conflict while keeping those weekly procedural cases cooking.

Beyond the crime-solving, we get some crucial developments in the core characters’ personal arcs too. Still healing Angie resorts to ethically questionable tactics to force her way back to active duty, despite clearly struggling with lingering trauma. Mike contends with suspicions of his wife’s affair, while Will and Faith entertain cautious new romantic prospects.

It all culminates in a genuinely shocking climax that I won’t spoil here. Let’s just say the premiere’s parting shot sets into motion a complex, emotionally-charged new nemesis arc that promises to keep things electrifying for Will in the weeks ahead.

Evolving Identities and Relationships

Amidst the season’s high-octane action, this premiere makes room for some crucial evolution in our core characters. Will Trent remains the heart of the show, and his efforts to explore a newly discovered part of his cultural identity prove genuinely endearing. Watching this Georgia boy wrestle with beginner Spanish vocabulary definitely lightens the mood. It’s a strong creative choice that promises rich storytelling ahead as Will delves deeper into his Puerto Rican heritage.

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We also dive back into the turbulent romantic history between Will and Angie. They’re attempting to cautiously see other people, though neither seems fully ready to leave their profound connection in the past. Angie remains compelling as ever as she manages lingering trauma from her injuries last season. Her questionable tactics getting medically cleared feel like the actions of a woman still driven by inner demons. It lends authenticity to this complex character while clearly foreshadowing struggles still to come.

Beyond our central duo, the supporting cast also gets some crucial momentum. Mike contends with suspicions about his wife’s fidelity—a marital drama poised to unfold across the season. Faith entertains a steamy dalliance with a journalist and possible new love interest. And Amanda maintains her compelling role as Trent’s steadfast anchor amidst inner turmoil.

The most pivotal development comes in the sharp twist closing this season premiere. The sudden reemergence of sinister serial killer James Ulster sets the stage for a gripping adversarial arc. His claims about a disturbing connection to Will’s past could drive huge personal revelations if proven true. It’s a tense and effective climax, promising an electrifying road ahead.

With so many evolving dynamics—both personal and professional—the characters remain Will Trent’s greatest asset. We’re invested in these complex people, so watching them change keeps us eagerly tuning in week after week.

Signature Style and Craftsmanship

Fans can rest easy knowing Will Trent’s sophomore season retains the same bold directorial flair and visual craftsmanship that defined its debut. We’re immediately reimmersed in the show’s darkly playful atmosphere, underscored by a mix of shadowy lighting and offbeat saturated hues. That rich cinematic style pairs well with the premiere’s tense explosive set pieces.

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Yet for all its brooding moodiness, that quirky comedic current still flows thanks to Ramón Rodríguez’s magnetic lead performance. Will’s unconventional methods and mannerisms—like debriefing case details into his pocket recorder—make every strange deduction pop with personality. The entire ensemble cast has settled seamlessly back into their roles, recreating that electric chemistry perfected last season.

The writing also neatly balances serialized storytelling with the demands of a network procedural format. While an overarching mystery unfolds across episodes, we still get a sufficiently weird and twisty case each week. It’s a formula that really clicks by finale’s end; the two formats combine to deliver a hugely compelling cliffhanger rooted in relationships built over time.

Visually, narratively, tonally—Will Trent’s return keeps everything fans loved while leaving room to stretch new creative muscles in its sophomore year. The direction, cinematography, music, and production design remains vastly cinematic for a broadcast series. And the writing team has a clear mastery of the characters’ voices. It effortlessly fuses quirky humor with grit. The result looks and feels consummately distinct—a rarity in the crowded airwaves.

Probing Societal Fault Lines

Beyond its weekly procedural format, one of Will Trent’s great strengths is its willingness to explore complex social issues through the lens of its messy, deeply human characters. This season looks to continue that tradition—delving into real-world tensions around law enforcement, trauma recovery, systemic inequality and more.

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One of the richest elements is Will’s storyline unpacking his cultural identity as a Latino raised in Georgia’s white-dominated foster care system. Seeing this dyslexic detective dutifully stumble through Spanish vocabulary conveys volumes about the barriers faced when connections to one’s ethnicity are severed. It promises a meaningful arc peeling back Will’s painful personal history.

We also get an unflinching look at Will and Angie’s profoundly dysfunctional romantic bond. Their codependent attachment is undeniable; so too is the harm it continually inflicts. In an era where destructive relationship models dominate media, Will Trent stands out for boldly labeling this as the self-sabotaging toxicity it is.

Elsewhere, the show probes fault lines around abuses of power inside broken institutions like prisons. The extortion ring’s brutal hierarchy preys on the most vulnerable, hinting at wider failures in equality and justice. And through Cricket’s wrenching fate, we’re reminded of the steep personal cost that comes with confronting systemic corruption.

Layer by layer, Will Trent peels back the veneer of civility obscuring society’s ugliest biases. It crafts a landscape where legacies of violence, oppression and neglect collide with the need to somehow carry on. The stories told here promise to resonate far beyond the screen.

A Promising Road Ahead

After this intense season premiere, one thing is clear: Will Trent is back and better than ever. This sophomore opener expertly builds on the show’s strongest core elements—the charismatic lead performance, stark aesthetic, emotionally complex characters—while expanding its storytelling horizons.

Will Trent Season 2 Review

By introducing riveting new dynamics like Will’s heritage exploration and the Ulster rivalry, the writers demonstrate a keen understanding of what captivates fans. The procedural casework feels tighter than last season too. Ratcheting up that central prison extortion conspiracy hints at investigative threads that could unfurl across future episodes to great effect.

Of course, the narrative format will likely still blend serialized drama with reasonably contained weekly mysteries. But if this premiere sets the tone, both styles now seamlessly play to the show’s advantages: striking visual language, clinical editing, rich atmospherics, and a top-notch ensemble cast.

Bolstered by glowing critical praise and strong premiere viewership, Will Trent seems poised to really find its stride in Season 2. CBS clearly has confidence, renewing the show months before its return. So settle in for a provocative ride as Will, Angie and the rest of the team confront demons both within and without. One thing’s guaranteed: with this crew on the case in Georgia’s shadows, things are sure to get very grim—and very good.

The Review

Will Trent Season 2

8 Score

Will Trent Season 2 kicks off with a confident premiere proving this dark horse drama still has its moody magic. A shocking ending sets the stage for intense new conflicts while retaining the quirky humanity that makes Trent such a uniquely compelling investigator. Buckle up, mystery lovers—after two intriguing seasons, Will Trent appears to finally be finding its stride.

PROS

  • Strong character development and personal arcs
  • Intriguing overarching mystery and ongoing storylines
  • Great ensemble cast with compelling performances
  • Dark, stylish aesthetic and cinematic quality
  • Unexpected twists and turns to keep viewers engaged

CONS

  • Weekly procedural elements can feel formulaic
  • Supporting characters could be better utilized
  • Plot holes and questionable character choices
  • Potentially glamorizes complicated law enforcement

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Tags: American Broadcasting CompanyDisneyDramaErika ChristensenFeaturedJake McLaughlinKarin SlaughterLiz HeldensMark-Paul GosselaarPolice proceduralRamon RodriguezWill Trent
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