If you’re not already obsessed with Colter Shaw, let’s just say—you’re missing out. A man constantly on the move, ducking bullets and chasing justice, Shaw’s life isn’t just thrilling—it’s chaotic, messy, and incredibly human. But that’s exactly why we can’t stop watching. Let’s unpack why his run-from-danger lifestyle is both terrifying and completely irresistible.
This idea for Tracker season 3 is definitely not out of the realm of possibilities for a procedural series like it. Police procedurals like the Law & Order franchise or even the NCIS series have seen one or more of their main characters investigated by their own colleagues when they are under suspicion or framed. Setting up Colter for a crime he did not commit in Tracker, however, would be very different from those series because Colter is already mobile. That means, theoretically, it’s already easier for Colter to go on the run.
Colter is not tied down to an apartment, kids, or a family. That’s evident by the repeated digs from his brother, sister, and mother about him not staying in touch with them. His ties to the world lie in the team that gives him his tips. Most of his phone calls and in-person visits are to those who help him on his cases. He spends most of his time in completely different states from them, though, so being on the run would just mean he would have to get creative in contacting them, like using burner phones to make his calls.
Colter already lives so much off the grid, his actual way of life would not change much, but he would certainly be looking over his shoulder more, and he would not be cooperating with local law enforcement as much as he does now. In fact, some of his very allies, like recurring bounty hunter Billie (Sofia Pernas), could be the ones coming after him. Billie and Colter have been on opposite sides of a case before, but they have also worked together, and spent the night together, so bringing her back for this particular type of story could be a fun shift for their dynamic.
This story could also be hugely compelling because it might force Colter’s allies to dig into his past – whether he wants them to or not. Reenie (Fiona Rene) has proven herself excellent at getting dirt on her own clients, so it’s not a stretch to think she could investigate Colter and his family to help clear his name. Colter has only started to open up to his allies in season 2, usually preferring to keep mentions of his childhood and his family very vague, so tying him being framed to his family would mean he could not avoid it.
Colter Shaw isn’t just running—he’s surviving, healing, and growing. His life is a dangerous maze, but within that chaos lies a deeply human story of grief, resilience, and redemption. It’s the kind of narrative that stays with you, long after the credits roll. And maybe that’s why we love it so much. Because deep down, we all know what it’s like to run from something—and to keep running until we find ourselves.
