I've not read the books, unlike a lot of other reviewers. I have seen a myriad of these shows that last one possibly two series before ending up on the dump of book to screen TV. The first 15 minutes of the pilot was really good. Loner against the crowd, intelligent to a point of autism. Good script and great interactions. Then it pulled back, broadened the focus to sub plots and gave him a love interest and a hostile partner. The latter has a good feel about the developing relationship arc. The former feels very weak and counter to the feel of the character of Will. It's good that the stories continue over episodes not all neatly solved. It has a grip but drowned in too many detectives working on their own. No consistency at all. Strong characters don't all have to be strong people. This just spiralled quickly and became incoherent. Hoping it gets better as it has real potential for a change.
Review of Will Trent
