CBS struck gold with their exciting procedural series Tracker throughout its first two seasons thus far, and the network has picked the show up for season 3. Based on the novel The Never Game by Jeffrey Deaver, the series concerns Colter Shaw (Justin Hartley), a survivalist who uses his excellent tracking skills to make a living by claimed rewards and finding missing people. Besides the simple-but-effective narrative structure that the series employs, Tracker has also managed to thrill by introducing Shaw’s complicated past, which unravels like a mystery as each episode progresses.
Season 2 of Tracker continues to introduce elements of Colter Shaw’s family life, including his estranged brother, played by Jensen Ackles, and the mystery around his father’s murder. This ongoing storyline helps elevate Tracker above many of the other procedurals on TV, and gives the series a chance to grow and change the longer it stays on the air. This sort of incentive keeps viewers tuning in week after week, and it gave CBS a good reason to pick up the Justin Hartley-led program up for another season.
Tracker Season 2 Latest News
CBS Orders A Third Season Of Tracker
Making the announcement while simultaneously renewing several other shows, the latest news confirms that CBS has ordered Tracker season 3. Picked up alongside the likes of NCIS and Fire Country, Tracker has clearly taken its place among the upper echelon of CBS’ primetime lineup. The order for season 3 comes while season 2 still has a ways to go before it’s done, and that speaks to the overwhelming confidence that the network has in the series.
Tracker Season 2 Is Confirmed
Tracker Returns To CBS For A Third Season
After the show was quickly renewed for a second season, it seemed as if CBS had found yet another long-running procedural. Now, the network has chosen to renew Tracker for a third season, further proving that the Justin Hartley action series isn’t going anywhere soon. Because season 2 is still airing, there are almost no details about season 3 available, but they are expected to start rolling in the coming months. Because Tracker has become a fall staple for CBS, it’s expected that season 3 will premiere at some point in late 2025.
Tracker Season 2 Cast Details
Will Colter & His Team Return Again?
Like most procedurals, the cast of Tracker is a diverse and large ensemble with characters that come and go from episode to episode. However, Colter Shaw’s team is the heart and soul of the show, and they’ll all probably return in season 3. Although Robin Weigert left the role of Teddi Bruin after season 1, there aren’t any other major changes expected as the series hits its stride. Naturally, Justin Hartley will be back as “rewardist” Colter Shaw, and with him comes Abby McEnany as Velma Bruin, Eric Graise as Bobby Exley, and Fiona Rene as Reenie Greene.
The show also features many supporting characters, although their status in future seasons is less certain. Jensen Ackles has impressed so far as Colter’s estranged brother, Russell, and he’ll likely return. Likewise, Lee Tergesen will likely be back as Ashton Shaw, Colter’s father who appears in flashbacks. Wendy Crewson should also be back as Mary Dove Shaw, Colter’s mother.
Tracker Season 3 Story Details
More Rewards & More Information About Colter’s Past
Although Tracker very much follows a classic procedural format, it is unique because it also utilizes an extensive narrative. This makes predicts what happens in season 3 both easy and difficult, and it will largely depend on what happens throughout season 2. However, it’s assumed that season 3 will feature weekly stories involving Colter hunting down missing persons in order to collect rewards. These cases have brought him up against shadowy criminals, strange cults, and have put his life in mortal danger on numerous occasions.
Besides Colter’s rewards, the series has also strung along a fascinating mystery about Colter’s strange childhood, and it has yet to be explained who killed his father. The relationship between Colter and his estranged brother is expected to take on a new direction in season 2, and that could shine a light on their complicated upbringings. However, it’s impossible to know exactly what will happen in Tracker season 3 until more information is made available.
