CBS’s newest crime procedural returns for a fresh episode in Season 2, Episode 4. A comforting network series, Tracker follows Colter Shaw (Justin Hartley), a survivalist who freelances as an investigator. The series is a rare look at a character living in the gray areas of life. Unlike the teams on NCIS or SWAT, Colter is not affiliated with any agency officially. He is an adversary to the authorities in many ways, taking reward money for his efforts. Adapted from the book series of the same name by Jeffery Deaver, Tracker is a new way to look at an old genre. In the newest episode entitled “Noble Rot,” Colter finds himself out of his element in the following plot synopsis:
“Reenie gets Colter to take a case involving a woman missing from a high-end wellness retreat in Napa designed for CEOs.”
Reenie, portrayed by Fiona Rene, is Colter’s level-headed professional counterpart. A lawyer who helps him find cases, Reenie disagrees with Colter from time to time. Photos of the episode show Colter in the light of society for a change. He and Renee investigate the lush greenery in pastels as they are shoved together in wine country. Their dynamic is a favorite for fans and has the potential to become even more complex with the inclusion of this episode’s guest star. Michael Rady appears in a supporting role as Elliot, Reenie’s plus-one at the event. This surprise guest is likely to add pressure on Tracker’s biggest missed opportunity.
Will ‘Tracker’ Address the Colter and Reenie Romance
From the series’ inception, there has been palpable tension between Colter and Reenie. True to the crime procedural formula, nothing has come of this. Yet. History of the genre dictates that the push and pull between coworkers in any procedural takes seasons to come to fruition. In the case of Colter and Reenie, there have been some near-misses. The pilot indicated a heated past and Season 2 has already introduced a potential love triangle.
The other corner of the triangle is none other than Colter’s brother, Russell, played by returning actor Jensen Ackles. After Colter learns that Russell and Reenie have a date, he gets predictably jealous. Ackles has only appeared in one episode this season and now Reenie appears to have another date. All of her romantic counterparts could finally make good on the promise of Season 1 and bring this hinted relationship to a boiling point. After all, there is no point in a crime procedural without some romantic drama to keep fans interested. If Tracker has any sense, however, it will let the embers of this romance burn for a few more seasons before bringing the characters together officially. Viewers can catch Tracker Season 2, Episode 4 when it airs on CBS on Sunday, November 3, at 9 pm EST.
