CBS’s breakout hit Tracker, headlined by Justin Hartley, is gearing up for a highly anticipated second season. After a stellar debut as the most-watched show on television during the 2023-2024 season, the series quickly became an undisputed success.
With its remarkable track record, CBS was quick to renew Tracker for a second season. Fans of the procedural drama, which stars Hartley as self-proclaimed reward-seeker Colter Shaw, can look forward to the show’s return this fall. While CBS has yet to announce an official premiere date, a new listing from Creative BC confirms that production on Season 2 will begin on July 16 and continue through April 22, 2025.
Tracker’s second season is expected to include more episodes when the television schedule returns to its regular format. Season 1, which ran for 13 episodes, delved into Colter’s complex personality, his strained family relationships, and his interactions with private citizens and law enforcement, while also solving various mysteries. Based on Jeffery Deaver’s 2019 novel The Never Game, Tracker follows Colter Shaw as he travels through the country’s mysteries and searches for missing people in exchange for a large reward. The expanded storyline focuses on Colter’s journey to solve the mystery of his father’s death, a plot that significantly shapes the story of the first season. In addition to Hartley’s compelling performance, the show features a talented supporting cast, including Robin Weigert as Teddi, Abby McEnany as Velma, Eric Graise as the talented hacker Bobby, and Fiona Rene as the lawyer Reenie. Together, they form the backbone of Colter’s team, supporting him in his quest to help others while he grapples with his own unresolved family tragedy.
What to Expect in Tracker Season 2 As viewers eagerly await Colter’s return, the season 1 finale set the stage for a deeper exploration of the death of Colter’s father, Ashton Shaw. With his brother, Russell Ackles, initially suspected but later cleared, the upcoming season promises to delve deeper into the Shaw family’s hidden secrets and unresolved pain.
By mid-May, Tracker had established itself as a top series, drawing 10.8 million weekly viewers. Tracker is an hour-long drama that delivers a satisfying conclusion to each episode, serving well for CBS’s traditional television audience. Unlike the network’s other multi-starrer dramas, Tracker stands out for its own distinct feel, largely due to the enduring screen presence of Justin Hartley. Hartley’s charisma gives the writers creative freedom in shaping his character. Although Shaw is a hero, he operates with a flexible moral code and is not afraid to seek his reward.
