As fans eagerly await the return of Tracker, one of CBS’s breakout hits of 2024, the buzz surrounding the upcoming season has hit a fever pitch. From filming schedules to cast appearances and storyline hints, here’s everything we know (and everything you want to know) about what’s coming next for Colter Shaw and his wild world of tracking down the missing and the mysterious.
Production Is Officially Underway
CBS confirmed that the next season of Tracker began production in summer 2025. After the Season 1 finale aired to strong ratings and fan enthusiasm, it was only a matter of time before the green light came through. Cast and crew were spotted on set in Vancouver, where the series has resumed filming with upgraded stunts, bigger guest stars, and even more remote locations to heighten the mystery and action that fans love.
Justin Hartley, who stars as the enigmatic Colter Shaw, posted a behind-the-scenes selfie in June with the caption: “Back in the saddle. Let’s find some people.” That one post alone sent social media into a frenzy.
New Faces—and Some Farewells
While the core cast is expected to return, including Abby McEnany (Velma), Robin Weigert (Teddi Bruin), and Eric Graise (Bobby Exley), there have been rumors of changes. Eric Graise’s character Bobby was notably absent from parts of Season 1 and has not yet been spotted on the new set. Though CBS has not officially confirmed his return, fans are hopeful that Bobby’s hacker expertise will be back in action.
Meanwhile, a new recurring character has been teased—a mysterious tracker rival to Colter, described as “just as skilled, but more reckless.” Casting for this role is underway, with speculation pointing toward a familiar face from another CBS crime series.
The Plot: Deeper Mysteries and More Personal Stakes
Season 2 promises to dig deeper into Colter’s troubled past. If Season 1 was about finding missing people, Season 2 will focus more on why Colter became a tracker in the first place. Showrunner Ben Winters hinted that the new season will reveal more about Colter’s family and the aftermath of his father’s death—something that has haunted him for years.
Expect episodes that are more serialized, with story arcs stretching across multiple episodes. While Tracker will still keep its “case-of-the-week” format, it will lean harder into emotional storytelling and darker revelations.
Justin Hartley’s Commitment to the Role
Justin Hartley has doubled down on his role as both the star and executive producer. In interviews, Hartley has expressed how playing Colter Shaw challenges him both physically and emotionally. “I love that he’s not just a hero—he’s complicated,” he said. “He makes mistakes. He’s haunted. But he keeps going.”
Hartley has also hinted that some of the stunts this season will be even more intense than before. “Let’s just say I’ve been spending a lot more time hanging off cliffs and crawling through tunnels,” he joked.
When Will It Premiere?
CBS has not announced an exact premiere date yet, but all signs point to a January 2026 return, sticking to the same mid-season slot that worked so well the first time. This gives the team time to polish the episodes, complete post-production, and build anticipation.
Fans can expect a trailer to drop in late November or early December, likely during a high-profile CBS event or NFL broadcast.
Fan Hype and Expectations
With Season 1 ending on several emotional cliffhangers—including the unresolved mystery around Colter’s brother Russell—fans are excited, nervous, and fully invested. Theories are flying across Reddit and X (formerly Twitter), with some suggesting that Russell might not be dead after all.
Viewers also want to know more about the elusive Velma, who remains one of the show’s most enigmatic characters. Will her backstory finally be revealed? Is she hiding something from Colter?
In Summary
Tracker Season 2 is shaping up to be bigger, deeper, and even more emotionally gripping than its first run. With Justin Hartley leading the charge, new characters on the way, and unanswered questions hanging in the air, the countdown to the next chapter has officially begun.
Whether you’re in it for the action, the mystery, or the slow-burning emotional threads, one thing is certain: Colter Shaw still has plenty of ground to cover—and we’re going to follow him every step of the way.
