From what we can tell, it may be possible that Season 2 just introduced a new recurring antagonist for Colter. After all, any self-respecting drug lord who is threatened at gunpoint in his own vehicle wouldn’t dare stand for that kind of disrespect, right? It seems possible, perhaps even likely, that Yates would retaliate against Colter at some point in Season 3. One possibility is that Yates may learn more about Colter, only to target his mother, who still lives in Echo Ridge. It’s also possible that he could look into some of Colter’s allies and threaten them as well. Better yet, if Yates believes that Colter is a threat to his larger operation, he may even try to use the law against him. Who knows, this may even be an interesting way to bring back a character like FBI Special Agent Moss (Tahmoh Penikett).
Imagine being great at finding people—until one day, you find someone the wrong people don’t want found. That’s the nail-biting scenario Colter Shaw faces in Tracker. But here’s the twist: this time, it’s not just about finding a person. It’s about stumbling into something far darker—a brewing drug war. Could Colter and his family become collateral damage? Let’s dive deep into this heart-racing possibility and break down how Tracker might shift from crime-solving adventure into a brutal, blood-soaked battlefront.
Who Is Colter Shaw, Really?
The Lone Wolf with a Moral Compass
Colter Shaw isn’t your average bounty hunter. He’s not after criminals for fame or vengeance. He’s after the truth—and justice. But justice has a price. Sometimes that price is blood. Other times, it’s your family.
A Tracker, Not a Killer (But That Could Change)
He tracks missing people using survivalist skills, but he’s no trained assassin. Still, with the right pressure—like protecting his loved ones—could he snap?
The Sudden Shift – From Tracker to Target
A Case Too Close to the Cartel
What happens when Colter starts tracking someone tied to a powerful drug cartel? Maybe a missing teen who saw too much. Or a DEA agent’s son. Either way, he’s on their radar now—and that’s deadly.
Drug Lords Don’t File Complaints – They Send Hitmen
Cartels don’t like people sniffing around. Colter’s tracking might start a domino effect. One lead becomes another, and soon he’s uncovering routes, mules, and secret stash houses.
Could Colter Unknowingly Start a Drug War?
The Butterfly Effect in Crime Worlds
It might start with one case. But maybe that person’s disappearance ties into a cartel betrayal. Colter’s “rescue” might spark revenge from one side, throwing both factions into chaos.
A Tracker’s Instincts vs A Killer’s Code
Colter relies on logic and empathy. Cartels rely on brutality. In a world of ambushes and AK-47s, empathy won’t save you.
The Family Factor — A Dangerous Vulnerability
Colter’s Achilles Heel: His Family
He works alone, but his family still exists. What if the cartel finds out about them?
Leverage, Threats, and Broken Promises
They won’t go after Colter directly—not at first. They’ll go after his mother. His estranged siblings. That’s how you break a tracker—make him choose who to save.
Could ‘Tracker’ Turn into an Action-Drug Thriller?
From CBS Crime Drama to Cartel Epic?
The show’s format might start changing. Instead of stand-alone cases, we could see longer arcs. Bigger enemies. Bloody battles.
Think Narcos Meets Taken
If Tracker leans into the cartel angle, it could evolve fast. Think suspense, betrayal, inside informants, and maybe even Colter going undercover.
The Cartel Threat — Realistic or Overblown?
Fiction, But Not Far from Reality
Drug cartels don’t just exist in Mexico. They’re embedded in U.S. cities—smuggling routes, sleeper cells, bribed officials. A tracker disrupting their operation? That’s enough to spark war.
Why This Plot Twist Would Make ‘Tracker’ Go Viral
Viewers Crave High Stakes
We’ve seen enough crime procedurals. But a family man drawn into a cartel conflict? That’s addictive.
Think About It – Family, Betrayal, Explosions? That’s Primetime Gold
A righteous hero trying to stay clean while getting dragged into dirty wars—viewers eat that up.
The Psychology Behind It All
Trauma, Morality, and Madness
Imagine Colter questioning himself: Was saving that teen worth my family’s safety? These internal battles are storytelling gold.
Survivor’s Guilt + Revenge Plot = Firestorm
He might start to lose the moral high ground. Would he kill to protect his mom? Wouldn’t you?
Of course, this is all largely speculation at this point. The truth is that we have no idea if Yates will return to Tracker next season, if ever. But as more and more characters have begun to recur on this show, it feels like a strong possibility. Given Colter’s deep ties to Echo Ridge (especially after all he learned this past season), revisiting his hometown more frequently in the future seems all the more likely. Even if Colter only visits home once a season (as he has thus far), he still risks putting himself in the crosshairs of Ronnie Yates. Considering Leo Sharf (Pej Vahdat) has been a somewhat underwhelming recurring antagonist, maybe a character like Yates is just the sort of villain that Tracker needs?
