A Case Close to Home
Season 3 of CBS’s Tracker is not just about Colter Shaw. One of the most anticipated episodes of the new season focuses on Reenie Greene, the former journalist and current case analyst portrayed by Fiona Rene. Titled “The Buried Lead,” this episode gives Reenie her own investigation—and a reckoning with her past.
According to episode insiders, “The Buried Lead” finds Reenie returning to her hometown in Northern California to investigate a missing persons case eerily similar to one she covered—and mishandled—as a young reporter. The case was never solved, and the fallout cost Reenie her job at the time.
Fiona Rene’s Moment to Shine
Fans of Fiona Rene have long hoped to see more depth from Reenie, and this episode delivers. In “The Buried Lead,” Reenie works independently from Colter for much of the story, leaning on old sources, confronting skeptical locals, and fighting her own self-doubt.
“This is a defining moment for Reenie,” said executive producer Elwood Reid. “We’re showing what makes her tick—what drives her even when she’s afraid.”
The role required Rene to tap into both emotional vulnerability and fierce determination. Early footage reportedly left network executives deeply impressed.
Ties to Tracker’s Larger Themes
What makes this episode stand out is how it blends a standalone mystery with Tracker’s deeper themes: guilt, redemption, and the cost of truth. Reenie’s decision to revisit this cold case puts her credibility—and her mental health—on the line.
She’s forced to confront an old source who misled her in the past, a grieving family who blames her, and the possibility that her reporting helped someone get away with murder.
Colter Steps Back—but Still Matters
Colter Shaw does appear in the episode, but mostly in a supporting role. He encourages Reenie to follow her instincts, while resisting the urge to take over the case. Their dynamic subtly shifts, hinting at new emotional terrain in their relationship.
This marks a storytelling evolution for the show—one where supporting characters don’t just orbit around Colter but carry arcs of their own.
With “The Buried Lead,” Tracker proves it’s more than a one-man show. Fiona Rene’s Reenie steps into the spotlight, delivering a performance that blends emotional weight with investigative drive. It’s a pivotal hour of television—and a sign of the show’s growing confidence in its ensemble cast.
Reenie isn’t just Colter’s partner anymore. She’s a leading force in her own right.
