In an exciting development for fans of the hit drama series "Will Trent," ABC has officially renewed the show for a highly anticipated third season. Starring Ramón Rodríguez, the show's renewal comes as no surprise, given its impressive ratings performance.

Since its second-season premiere on February 20, "Will Trent" has been consistently gaining viewership momentum across all platforms. The series is a top performer among both linear viewers and streamers, making it a true success story for ABC. Notably, the drama recently recorded its highest-rated episode ever on March 5, attracting an impressive 9.02 million total viewers within seven days.

To date, "Will Trent" has captivated a massive audience of almost 70 million viewers across various platforms. This remarkable viewership achievement speaks to the show's compelling storyline and the strong performance by the talented ensemble cast.

Last year, "Will Trent" received an early Season 2 renewal, thanks to the show's promising debut season. In its debut season, the series ranked as the leading new drama on ABC, earning the highest viewership among adults aged 18-49 with a rating of 1.65. Such accolades cemented its place as a top-rated show that resonates with a wide audience.

Based on the bestselling Will Trent books by Karin Slaughter, the series follows the titular special agent of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. Abandoned at birth and raised in Atlanta's overwhelmed foster care system, Will Trent uses his unique perspective to pursue justice and consistently achieves the highest clearance rate in the GBI.

Aside from Ramón Rodríguez in the lead role, "Will Trent" also features an exceptional supporting cast. Notably, Erika Christensen stars as Angie Polaski, Iantha Richardson portrays Faith Mitchell, Jake McLaughlin appears as Michael Ormewood, and Sonja Sohn takes on the role of Amanda Wagner.

The series is executive produced by Liz Heldens, Dan Thomsen, Karin Slaughter, Oly Obst, and Howie Deutch. Rodríguez serves as a co-executive producer for the second season, which has been well-received by fans and critics alike.

The pilot episode of "Will Trent" was written by Liz Heldens and Dan Thomsen, and it was directed and executive produced by Paul McGuigan. Produced by 20th Television, a part of Disney Television Studios, the show has consistently showcased exceptional production quality and compelling storytelling.

"Will Trent" can be enjoyed by viewers every Tuesday at 8/7c on ABC. With the renewal for a third season, fans can look forward to more thrilling episodes that delve into the complex world of special agent Will Trent and his pursuit of justice.