Two trackers diverged in a wintry wood, and thankfully, the Tracker villain of the week could not travel both. Strength in numbers served Colter Shaw (Justin Hartley) well despite a few dicey moments in Season 2, Episode 16, “The Mercy Seat.” What starts as a pretty normal rescue mission leads to a remote-ish family with a history of making hikers disappear. Was there a 2-for-1 deal at Paramount for stories involving satellite phones, snowy wild, teenagers disappearing, and creepy antlers? Between this episode and the events of Yellowjackets Season 2, it’s on the way to becoming a pattern. There’s even a character on Tracker this week who talks about the wilderness providing victims… let’s get into it.
If you thought Tracker was all about brainy mysteries and cool-headed investigations, Season 2, Episode 16 just flipped the script. What started as a routine case spiraled into something that looked—and felt—like a full-blown horror flick. And honestly? It was glorious. Colter Shaw, our favorite reward seeker, isn’t new to danger, but this episode threw him into the kind of fear that messes with your head. So buckle up, because we’re diving deep into the creepiest, most suspenseful episode of Tracker yet. No spoilers up front—but trust me, you’ll want to read until the very end.
A Local Legend Covers a Sinister Truth in ‘Tracker’ Season 2 Episode 16. Cousin Randy (Chris Lee), who is finally reunited with Bobby (Eric Graise), calls Reenie (Fiona Rene) with some concerns about where their boss has disappeared to. Randy learned online that this area is known as the “dead zone,” and a lot of hikers have gone missing. Shelly and Brianna weren’t just there to snowboard. They were doing some tracking of their own, scouting the area with plans to make a documentary about a missing nature photographer.
Colter repairs the remaining snowmobile and leaves Roger in the cabin to find the girls. He finds Amelia outside of Gray Hollow Lodge, which is honestly way too big for an allegedly remote location. There are two stories and an attic! How is that not easy to find? He learns from the young woman that she herself was kidnapped by the family that lives in the lodge eight or nine years ago. Brianna also kneels in front of him and suggests that he wants to hurt her, indicating that she may have been brainwashed into submitting. She says that Father Eamon, played by Sean Bridgers — who played a similar kidnapper role in Room — is who they really need to be worried about. Sure enough, Eamon is inside the lodge terrorizing the girls. He’s a religious fanatic. He’s the one who wore the antlers in the woods. Amelia goes back inside and plays along while Colter uses a radio to call for help.
Tracker Season 2 Episode 16 is a genre-defying standout. It proves the show isn’t afraid to take risks—and when it does, the payoff is massive. Between the stellar performances, masterful tension, and unsettling atmosphere, this episode isn’t just good—it’s unforgettable. Whether you’re a die-hard fan or just horror-curious, this one demands your attention.
