With Tracker emerging as one of the most gripping thrillers on TV, fans are already buzzing about Season 3—and rumor has it, a plot twist is in the works that could turn the entire premise of the show upside down.
Justin Hartley’s Colter Shaw has built his life on tracking people down. Whether it’s fugitives, missing teens, or long-lost loved ones, he works with precision, skill, and intuition. But what happens when he becomes the one being hunted?
Writers have teased that in Season 3, a new overarching mystery will shadow Shaw’s every move—and it may be tied to his long-dead father’s research. According to insider leaks from the writers’ room, producers are planning to reveal that someone is manipulating the very reward cases Shaw pursues—leading him toward danger rather than justice.
“Colter starts to realize these cases aren’t random,” said one crew member anonymously. “Each one is a breadcrumb, laid out by someone who knows him very well.”
Even more intriguing? That mysterious figure might be a sibling Colter never knew existed.
The show’s creators have hinted in interviews that Colter’s family history still holds “major secrets.” Some fans believe this shadowy sibling was raised separately and trained to operate in the same way Colter does—but with more sinister intentions.
“It’s tracker vs. tracker,” a fan posted on Reddit. “The hunter becomes the hunted.”
This twist would change the game, adding a deeper layer of psychological tension to the already high-octane show. But will viewers see it unfold in Season 3?
So far, CBS has been quiet on renewal news, but sources close to production say scripts are already being drafted. “It’s going to be bigger, darker, and more personal,” one executive said.
Justin Hartley has also dropped cryptic comments in interviews, saying, “Colter’s journey isn’t about just solving cases anymore—it’s about unraveling himself.”
If the twist plays out as rumored, Tracker fans should prepare for a season that explores trust, betrayal, and the terrifying idea that the person pulling the strings knows everything about you—because they’re part of you.
