It’s been over two months since Season 2 of the CBS hit Tracker went on its winter hiatus, but thankfully, the wait is finally over. On February 16, Colter Shaw (Justin Hartley) returns to our TV screens for the show’s mid-season premiere, “The Disciple”. So far this season, Colter has continued solving a missing person’s case in each episode, all while being haunted by a cold case tied to his past — one he’s never been able to solve. Along the way, he’s reunited with familiar faces, meets some new ones, and even gets an assist from a loyal canine companion. If you need a refresher on the first eight episodes of Season 2, here are some key details to remember before diving into the back half of the season.
Colter Shaw Is Haunted by a Cold Case in Season 2 of ‘Tracker’
Colter Shaw (Justin Hartley) reunites with Camille Picket (Floriana Lima) in the ‘Tracker’ episode “Out of the Past.”Image via CBS
In the Season 2 premiere of Tracker, a new season-long mystery is introduced that has haunted Colter Shaw for the last 10 years. Gina Picket went missing from the mall parking lot where she worked, and ever since, Colter has been desperate to uncover the truth behind her disappearance. Gina Picket went missing from the mall parking lot where she worked and, ever since, Colter has been desperate to find out what happened to her. This case is deeply personal for him; every year on the anniversary of her disappearance, Colter visits Frank (Ryan Dorsey), a man he believes was involved in whatever happened to Gina. The unresolved mystery has become a driving force in Colter’s life, fueling his need for answers.
In the same episode, Colter visits Gina’s sister, Camille (Floriana Lima), with whom he has grown very close over the years. It’s clear that solving Gina’s disappearance isn’t just about the case — it’s about Colter’s emotional bond with Camille, who has also been living with the grief of her sister’s loss. Usually, Colter doesn’t like to make promises to the families that hire him to find their missing loved ones, but he breaks that rule for Camille, proving how much he cares about her. Their shared pain leads to an intimate, temporary escape, but their relationship becomes complicated by the mid-season finale, where Camille reveals she’s ready to move on both from Gina’s case and from Colter.
Despite the ongoing mystery of Gina’s disappearance, Tracker keeps the formula that made its first season a hit, with Colter tackling a new case in each episode. He teams up with trusted allies throughout these investigations, bringing back fan favorites from Season 1. Colter also crosses paths with new characters who will play a key role as the season unfolds.
Colter Teams up With Familiar Faces and New Allies in Season 2 of ‘Tracker’
Throughout Season 2 of Tracker, Colter Shaw has reconnected with a few familiar faces, starting with his brother, Russell (Jensen Ackles), who helped Colter on a case in Episode 2. Ackles hasn’t made any additional appearances so far this season, but he is expected to return, and more Shaw family secrets will emerge. Hartley and Ackles continue to have great on-screen chemistry, so it’ll be great to have them back together on the screen for the back half of the season.
Colter’s nemesis Billie (Sofie Pernas) also returned this season, this time bringing him a case for them to work on together. While Colter is initially skeptical of Billie’s motives, she reveals that the missing high school pitcher is from her hometown, a place she left under difficult circumstances. Her personal connection to the case gives Colter a little more insight into who Billie is, softening their tense rivalry, leaving the door open for future collaborations.
Like in Season 1, Colter’s team has also been integral in helping with cases, especially Reenie (Fiona Rene). While there was some romantic tension between the two of them, Season 2 has proven that they’re not right for each other – at least not right now. Reenie has been seeing a lawyer at her firm, Elliot (Michael Rady), who Colter meets while working on a case at a wellness retreat. While he teases her about her new relationship, there’s an underlying sense of acceptance, especially when it comes to her happiness. Towards the end of the season, Colter also forms a pivotal alliance with police detective Keaton (Brent Sexton), who offers to help him investigate Gina’s cold case — marking the beginning of an important partnership.
Justin Hartley as Colter Shaw looking elsewhere in a promotional image for ‘Tracker’ Season 2.
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‘Tracker’s Mid-Season Finale Ended With a Cliffhanger That Sets Up the Rest of Season 2
Justin Hartley as Colter Shaw on the phone in ‘Tracker’Image via CBS
After Colter solved the main case in the mid-season finale, he gets a phone call from his new friend, Keaton, with a major break in Gina’s case. Colter meets Ke
aton at an undisclosed address where he has a suspect, Alex (Johnny Rey Diaz), tied to a chair. It’s revealed that Alex is a former associate of Frank’s and has more information about what might have happened to Gina. Alex tells Colter that back then, he and Frank were involved in “bad stuff” and that a man they called “Teacher” made them do terrible things, including luring Gina to a place called the Farm.
The episode ends on that massive cliffhanger, setting up a compelling back half of the season with a lot of unanswered questions. Who is “Teacher” and what is the Farm? And, even though Gina told Colter she was moving on from Gina’s case, would he tell her about this new development? Either way, it seems like Colter and Keaton are on to something huge, which could lead to answers surrounding Gina’s disappearance.
The trailer for the midseason premiere promises plenty of twists and turns as Colter continues his search for the truth about Gina’s disappearance while handling a new missing person case each week. The back half of the season promises new guest stars, action-packed altercations, and fresh mysteries for Colter and his team. If the first eight episodes are any indication, the rest of Season 2 will have record-breaking audiences tuning in to watch Colter Shaw do what he does best.
Season 2 of Tracker returns Sunday, February 16. Catch up on episodes on Paramount+.
