When Jensen Ackles stepped into the role of Russell Shaw in Tracker Season 2, he immediately injected a compelling new layer into the series. As Colter Shaw’s estranged brother, Russell’s arrival reignited buried resentments, raised new questions about their family’s past, and set the stage for some of the show’s most intense emotional confrontations.
Now, Ackles has confirmed that Russell’s role in Season 3 will be far more substantial. Speaking at a recent fan convention, he revealed:
“Last time, Russell came in like a storm, stirred things up, and left. This season, he’s not just passing through—you’re going to get double the Russell. We’ll explore his history, his motivations, and maybe even what’s really driving the tension between him and Colter.”
This expansion of Russell’s role aligns with comments from showrunner Ken Olin, who teased that the mysterious “dark forces” tied to the Shaw family’s tragic past will loom larger than ever in Season 3. That means Russell could be at the center of uncovering the truth behind their father’s death—an event that has shaped both brothers’ lives in dramatically different ways.
For fans of Supernatural, where Ackles played the iconic Dean Winchester, seeing him back in a complex sibling relationship feels like familiar territory. But in Tracker, the emotional stakes are grounded not in supernatural threats, but in real-world betrayals, dangerous investigations, and moral gray areas.
The big question for Season 3: Will Russell become an ally in Colter’s quest for answers, or will his own agenda deepen the rift between them? Either way, the promise of “double the Russell” ensures plenty of drama, action, and brotherly fireworks.
