While most police procedural dramas will focus on the cases being solved throughout each episode, Sonja told us that Will Trent is more so "character-driven."

"All of the law enforcement officers that you see on screen have a backstory that have connections to each other ... that are developed and illustrated throughout the series," she said.

Sonja told us that each episode of Will Trent isn't necessarily about "solving the case" or finding out the culprit, but understanding each of the characters on a deeper level through their eyes in how they "experience [a] case."

"[You get to see characters] that are being fully developed and explored," Sonja added. "[That] you will get to know hopefully, and fall in love with the characters as much as figuring out the case."

Watch new episodes of Will Trent on Tuesdays at 10 p.m. ET on ABC.