Will Trentstar Ramón Rodríguez has talked about how his “unicorn” procedural show has upended network television. Rodríguez has starred in Will Trent since the show premiered on ABC in January 2023, and followed the titular character, a dyslexic product of Atlanta’s foster system, who has the highest clearance rate at the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. Since its release, the show has received acclaim for its quirky lead, engaging supporting cast, complex mysteries, and exploration of social themes. TheWill Trentseason 3finale episode ended on a cliffhanger, setting up the upcoming, highly anticipated fourth season.
PerDeadline, Rodríguez discussed theimpactWill Trenthas had on his career, as well as on Latin representation on network television. In the interview, he talked about his love for the show, praising the acting, directing, and casting, and talked about how proud he is of the show, and the impact it has had. He spoke about how great it has been to have a growing fanbase on both Hulu and ABC, and how the show continues to push boundaries. Check out Rodríguez’s comments below:
DEADLINE: Looking back to the beginning of your journey with Will Trent, did you ever imagine you’d be here right now with one of the biggest shows on TV?
RAMÓN RODRÍGUEZ:This business is so wild. You can’t tell when something’s gonna work and why. You can’t predict it, but it’s proven because we continue to grow our fanbase year after year, both on ABC and Hulu. That’s unheard of today with the state of the industry; it’s a unicorn. I don’t know how this happens, but we work hard to create something special and elevated, especially for a show on linear TV. I used to have a stigma about that.
I was always a little reluctant about network and broadcast television. When I still had time to watch TV, I turned to HBO or other premium channels. So I thought, if I was going to work on a broadcast show, we would push the envelope with high quality in every aspect, which is what we’ve done. My partners and I are committed to putting in the work creatively, and I’m proud of what we’ve done so far with Will Trent.
What This Means For Will Trent’s Legacy
The Show Continues To Grow Its Audience & Push Its Storytelling
Will Trentcontinues to be a show that pushes boundaries and explores important issuesvia its storytelling. The success of the show on both streaming and broadcast shows means that there is still an audience for this show, and that many are excited about the directionWill Trentis looking to take. Rodríguez’s comments reveal that he is very proud that the show’s fanbase continues to grow, and that he is committed to producing the best-quality show imaginable, in order to keep viewers coming back.
WithWill Trentseason 4set to air this fall, there are plenty more shocks and surprises to come, and the show has really put its protagonist through the wringer, which is set to bring more intense plot points for the coming season.Will Trentis developing a strong reputation as a high-quality, intelligent, and well-crafted procedural, and if that can continue, there is no reason why the show cannot keep growing its fanbase as a result.
Our Take On Will Trent’s Long-Term Success
The Show Can Keep Evolving
After three seasons on the air,Will Trentis really hitting its stride now, and continues to produce top-quality television. Now that thecharacters inWill Trentare so perfectly realized and well-rounded, there are so many more things that the show can do with them, and storylines that can be explored. Season 4 is really the moment whereWill Trentcan make a statement and really look to assert its dominance as one of the most exciting, nuanced, and clever procedurals on network television.
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Will Trent is a crime drama series that follows special agent Will Trent, who was abandoned at birth and raised in Atlanta’s foster care system. He becomes a dedicated agent with the highest clearance rate, driven by his experiences to ensure others do not suffer as he did.
