Russell and Colter share a complex and fractured relationship, and though Ackles has only appeared in two episodes of the show to date, the brothers clearly have a lot of backstory to work through. With Tracker season 3 set to premiere on October 19, 2025, Ackles has provided an update confirming Russell’s fate.
In a video on his Instagram account, Ackles revealed he is on the set of Tracker. He didn’t reveal the show by name, but panned the camera up to show his trailer door. He also revealed that, though his current show Countdown, is continuing to air, it won’t be long before Russell and Colter are back on screens.
What This Means For Tracker Season 3
Ackles Could Have A More Prominent Role
Ackles’ Russell has only been in Tracker season 1, episode 12, and Tracker season 2, episode 2. However, given the events of season 2 and the reveal that their mother was involved in the death of their father, it stands to reason that Russell will have a more prominent role in the new season.
The brothers will have a lot of questions and a lot of issues to work through, which should mean more screentime for Ackles. Russell is a big part of Colter’s past, and he needs to make amends with his estranged brother if they are to help one another come to terms with their father’s death and their family’s secrets.
Our Take On Russell’s Tracker Season 3 Return
Hopefully It Will Be A Meatier Role, But It Depends On Ackles’ Schedule
Russell returning for season 3 is great news from a narrative standpoint, and will help flesh out the story, bringing Colter’s personal life to the forefront, which is where Tracker shines. At this stage, it’s unclear how much he will appear, but there’s hope it will be more than one episode per season he’s managed so far.
Originally, it was promised that Russell will appear in more than 1 episode of Tracker season 2, but that didn’t come to fruition. It’s curious of CBS will try to make up for that in season 3.
