Colter Shaw is bruised in a new Tracker season 2 behind-the-scenes video, as Justin Hartley returns to his popular procedural. Based on the 2019 novel The Never Game by Jeffery Deaver, the series follows Colter, a self-proclaimed rewardist, as he helps track missing people in exchange for money. Debuting on the heels of CBS' Superbowl coverage, Tracker became the most-watched series of the 2023-2024 season. Considering its success, it wasn't a surprise when the network renewed it before season 1 ended. Now, Tracker season 2 is just a few months away from premiering.
A brand-new video from the official Tracker Instagram offers the first look at Hartley back on the set. Check out the clip below:
The video announces the show's new release date for its sophomore year with Hartley. Interestingly, however, he does so with a bruised face, as if Colter once again finds himself in another brawl. Instead of premiering on October 27, 2024, CBS moved it up to October 13. Filming for Tracker season 2 started back in mid-July in Canada, which gives it enough time to finish a few episodes that the network can easily run.
What To Expect From Tracker Season 2
The Shaw Family Mystery Will Be A Focal Point
While not a medical or police drama, Tracker still has a procedural element. Every week, Colter helps someone with their missing person dilemma, which keeps the show fresh and intriguing. That said, it also makes it difficult to predict what cases are in front of the rewardist, considering that there's barely any set-up for any of them. Luckily, however, amid its changing stories, Tracker has an overarching narrative — the mystery surrounding the death of Colter's father. Season 1 laid the groundwork for this arc to continue, and it's expected that it will have some substantial updates moving forward.
Tied to that are the confirmed supporting characters returning for the show's season 2. Russell Shaw will have a bigger presence as part of Tracker's core cast, as Jensen Ackles is set to appear in multiple episodes. It's currently unclear how involved he will be beyond that, but the procedural's recent San Diego Comic-Con panel revealed that his first appearance will be in season 2, episode 2. The untitled outing will deal with UFOs. Russell and Colter's sister, Dory, played by Melissa Roxburgh is also involved. This paves the way for a potential Shaw siblings reunion.
Besides the Shaw family drama, expect that Tracker season 2 will also have something in store for Colter's closest allies. Reenie will be teaming up with Velma at a new law practice — something that the show hinted at in season 1. Hartley's real-life wife Sofia Pernas playing his on-screen rival, Billie Matalon will also cross paths with Colter again.
