Will Trent: 101: Pilot (2023) — Screenplay
Special Agent Will Trent, shaped by a brutal foster-care past, channels his outsider perspective into solving crimes no one else can, determined to rescue the abandoned.
- Written by
- Karin Slaughter, Liz Heldens, Daniel T. Thomsen
- Genre
- Drama, Crime
- Studio
- ABC
- Length
- 57 pages
This pilot deftly balances a gritty procedural with a deeply personal character study, using Will's distinctive POV to drive both the case and his arc. The script's tight structure and layered dialogue offer a masterclass in weaving backstory into present action, making it a compelling read for writers exploring character-driven crime drama.
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