Netflix to Stream Will Trent Seasons 1-4 Globally on November 3 Under 20th Century Television Deal Netflix will stream the first four seasons of Will Trent globally on November 3 as part of a new licensing deal with 20th Century Television before Season 5 premieres on ABC. Netflix has struck a new licensing deal with 20th Century Television to stream the first four seasons of Will Trent globally starting November 3. The crime drama will arrive on Netflix before its fifth season premieres on ABC early next year. The deal gives fans of The Lincoln Lawyer, which is ending after its fifth season, a replacement series to watch. Will Trent is based on the bestselling books by Karin Slaughter. The series follows Special Agent Will Trent of the Georgia Bureau of Investigations. As a child, Trent was abandoned and forced to endure a harsh coming-of-age in Atlanta's overwhelmed foster care system. Now in a position to make a difference, Trent is determined to use his unique point of view to make sure no one is abandoned like he was. His personal motivation and background contribute to Will Trent having the highest clearance rate in the GBI.The show stars Ramón Rodríguez as the title character, a dyslexic GBI agent with a troubled past. The series has been praised for its complex protagonist and twisty cases. Seasons 1 through 4 will be available on Netflix globally on November 3. Season 5 of Will Trent is set to premiere on ABC early next year.Netflix has a history of breathing new life into shows that originated elsewhere. Earlier in the summer, the platform acquired the rights to air all five seasons of The Last Ship, the Michael Bay-produced sci-fi series starring Eric Dane. During its time on Netflix, the show earned over one billion minutes viewed and tore through the global Netflix top 10. The streamer has also rescued older movies that never found an audience at the box office. One example is The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare, the 2024 WWII film starring Henry Cavill and Alan Ritchson, which became a hit on Netflix after a disappointing theatrical run.Netflix announced earlier this year that The Lincoln Lawyer is ending after its fifth season. The series, based on the novels by Michael Connelly, has been a reliable performer for the streamer, with viewership growing year after year. Connelly also wrote the books that inspired Prime Video's Bosch, starring Titus Welliver, which has become one of the most popular cop and action franchises in the world. With The Lincoln Lawyer concluding, Netflix is positioning Will Trent as a suitable replacement for subscribers who enjoy crime procedurals with a literary pedigree.The show's arrival on Netflix could bring it a much larger audience, as the streamer has done for other acquired series. Fans of The Lincoln Lawyer and similar crime dramas may find their next binge in Will Trent. The series has built a steady following on ABC, and its move to Netflix marks another example of the streamer reviving interest in established series. The first four seasons will be available globally on November 3, giving viewers time to catch up before season 5 debuts on ABC early next year.