‘Tracker’ Showrunner Previews Jensen Ackles Returning for Season 2

‘Tracker’ Showrunner Previews Jensen Ackles Returning for Season 2 CBS’ hit drama Tracker is returning for a second season on October 13, and rightfully so, excitement is running high. The second season will see survivor and parolee Colter Shaw, played by This Is Us alum Justin Hartley, return to the screen to solve complex mysteries, including one involving his family. The Shaw family has a mysterious past that has torn the family apart. Colter’s brother Russell Shaw (Jensen Ackles) was introduced in the first season, adding another layer of intrigue to the family dynamics. Ackles’ Russell will be back for the second season, and series star and executive producer Hartley has previewed his return.

By the time the brothers met in the show’s first season, their relationship was very distant. However, the icy nature of that relationship will eventually thaw as they seek to unravel the secrets of their family’s woes. Speaking to Entertainment Weekly, Hartley and showrunner Elwood Reid revealed what’s next for the Shaw brothers in season 2. The pair will reunite at the “highest point” in a UFO-related case. A case that will also shed some light on the Colter family tragedy. Reid said that “There’s a secret that’s revealed about their father that both brothers know about. “You’ll see that Colter doesn’t have a single memory that his brother has about Colter and their father.” Now that the brothers have a better relationship, they can actually exchange notes and make some progress.” When Ackles was revealed to be joining the series, it added a little stardust to an already beloved show.

The episode the brothers shared saw them play to their strengths more than expose their weaknesses. Looking back on their on-screen reunion, Hartley added, “Jensen came in and he enhanced [the character] in every way possible as an actor, so he made this his own in a big way.” Colter’s work life in trouble While his personal life may be settling into calmer waters, Colter’s work life could be heading into a bit of a rough patch in Season 2. Emmy-nominated actress Robin Weigert, who plays Teddi Bruin, will not be returning next season. This will mean a change in the rotation The stable has been holding Colter back for much of the first season, while Teddi’s wife, Velma Bruin (Abby McEnany), will remain with Colter, showrunner Reid revealed how the show plans to phase out Teddi and what impact it will have on Velma and the group. “Velma and Teddy have broken up,” Reid said. “Velma is struggling with abandonment in some way, and she’s going to work through that.” In Teddi’s absence, Fiona Rene’s Reenie will step in and work with Velma.

The second season of Tracker premieres Sunday, October 13 at 8 p.m. ET on CBS. You can catch the first season of Tracker on Paramount+.

Tracker Colter Shaw, a lone survivalist, uses his expert tracking skills to aid law enforcement and private citizens across America. Traveling in his old RV, Shaw takes on a variety of cases, from missing persons to complex criminal investigations, always looking for the answers and rewards that come with them. His journey is fraught with danger and moral dilemmas, as each case reveals deeper layers of intrigue and human struggle.