Colter’s Work Comes Under Federal Scrutiny
With its third season, Tracker is preparing to raise the stakes—and Colter Shaw’s unorthodox lifestyle is no longer flying under the radar. Multiple sources close to CBS have confirmed that Season 3 will feature a major new arc involving a federal task force investigating Colter’s operations.
After years of working independently, solving cases for cash, and crossing state lines with minimal accountability, Colter now finds himself on the radar of the FBI, whose agents question whether his methods, however effective, are legally sound.
A Moral Grey Area Becomes a Legal One
The new storyline begins in Episode 3, when a routine recovery case turns tragic and draws the attention of the U.S. Attorney’s Office. A woman Colter helped reunite with her family is later implicated in a federal racketeering case. Suddenly, Colter is no longer a freelance tracker—he’s a potential material witness, and worse, a liability.
“Colter walks the line between hero and vigilante, and in Season 3, that line becomes razor-thin,” said showrunner Elwood Reid. “We’re exploring the consequences of his choices—finally and fully.”
Meet the Agents: New Faces in Season 3
Joining the cast is actress Yara Martinez (Bull, Jane the Virgin) as FBI Special Agent Lena Briggs, a sharp, driven investigator with a deep distrust of outsiders. Briggs will lead the task force monitoring Colter’s movements.
Her dynamic with Colter is combative but intellectually matched. She’s not a villain, but rather someone committed to law and order—forcing Colter to reckon with the chaos he sometimes leaves behind.
Another new character, Agent Mason Cho, played by Jack Yang, brings a more empathetic angle. Cho is intrigued by Colter’s methods and acts as a counterbalance to Briggs’ rigidity.
Strained Alliances and New Tensions
The arc will test Colter’s relationships with his support team. Reenie, Velma, and Bobby all have differing views on how to handle the pressure. Bobby, in particular, fears that Colter’s actions could compromise their safety.
Meanwhile, Vicki Hounsley resurfaces as a wild card—sometimes helping Colter evade surveillance, sometimes leveraging the situation for her own ends.
What This Means for the Future
The introduction of the FBI storyline signals a darker, more serialized tone for Tracker. It’s a bold move that not only challenges the hero’s ethics but also opens the door to multi-episode arcs, federal conspiracy threads, and internal team conflict.
It also reflects Tracker’s growing ambition to move beyond case-of-the-week plotting and into character-driven, high-stakes television.
Conclusion
Season 3 of Tracker will be a turning point. Colter Shaw is no longer just solving mysteries—he’s becoming one himself. With federal eyes watching, alliances shifting, and the truth under constant threat, the season promises to be the most suspenseful and morally layered chapter yet.
Justice may still be Colter’s mission—but in Season 3, the law is watching too.
