Just Hartley returns to Comic-Con for the first time in 15 years to reveal details about ‘Tracker’ Season 2
Tracker star and executive producer Justin Hartley returned to San Diego Comic-Con for the first time since 2009, when he was there with the cast of Smallville. “It’s always fun to see the fans who have been with me since the Smallville days,” Hartley said of his triumphant return to SDCC fifteen years later. Produced by 20th Television and airing on CBS, Tracker was not only the network’s most-watched new series of the 2023/24 season, but it was also the number one overall entertainment program for its entire broadcast year, a feat that hasn’t been achieved for a debut series since Survivor debuted in 2000. Season 2 is currently filming in Vancouver, but Justin Hartley and showrunner Elwood Reid (Big Sky) took a day off on Saturday, July 27 to drop a few teasers for what’s to come in Season 2. Here’s what we know Season 2 premiere date has been moved up Originally announced for a late October premiere, CBS has moved Tracker’s Season 2 premiere up two weeks. Mark your calendars for Sunday, October 13 at 8/7c for the first new episode of the 2024/25 season. And it’s going to be a full season, with CBS ordering 20 episodes.
Expect a big season “The first episode of Season 2 sets the tone for what’s to come,” Elwood Reid revealed. “We’re going to start with a lot of action and some really surprising twists that will keep viewers on their toes.” Justin Hartley agreed, adding, “It’s thrilling and really sets up the stakes for the rest of the season. Fans will be hooked from the get-go.”
There’s a time jump between Season 1 and Season 2 “He’s not on that beautiful beach in his wetsuit anymore,” showrunner Elwood Reid said of the season’s plot. “We’re going to have a little time jump. That allows us to explore the characters in a new way and see how they’ve evolved in the time we’ve skipped. It’s an exciting change that opens up a lot of new ways to tell stories.” When asked about the length of the time jump, Elwood responded vaguely, “A few months.”
More Revealed About Colter Shaw’s Past… But Not Too Much Season 2 promises to delve deeper into the characters’ backgrounds and motivations. Reid hinted at further exploration of Colter’s past, adding more layers to his already complex character. “You just learn a little bit more about the people involved in his past and what makes him tick,” he said. But don’t expect them to reveal everything, as keeping Colter Shaw a man of mystery is considered an integral part of what makes Tracker so successful. “One of the things we like about Colter is that there’s always more to learn about him,” Justin Harley explained. “Keeping him mysterious allows us to slowly peel back the layers and reveal different aspects of the character, which keeps the audience interested.”
More “Will They/Won’t They” for Colter and Billie “The relationship between Billie and Colter is something we’re really looking forward to exploring further this season,” shares Elwood Reid. “Their chemistry is undeniable, and fans can expect to see their bond grow even stronger as they face new challenges together.” But fans shouldn’t expect it to be all smooth sailing for Colter and Billie anytime soon. “Colter and Billie have this incredible bond, but there are a lot of obstacles in their way,” shares Justin Hartley. “Their lives are complicated and there are external factors that make it difficult for them to be together. This is a classic case of timing and circumstances working against them.”
Fan-Favorite Characters Return “I get to work with Jensen [Ackles], who I’ve known for a long time and have always loved, and Melissa [Roxburgh] is like a sister to me now, and she plays my sister,” Justin Hartley shared of his on-screen siblings, both of whom return for Season 2. “[Jensen Ackles’ character Russell Shaw] brings a lot of depth to the story and his scenes with Colter are some of the most intense and emotional scenes we’ve had this season.” Fans can expect to see Russell again in the second episode of Season 2, but Elwood Reid also said they’ll be careful not to overplay him, as he knows a lot about Colter’s past and he wants the audience to know nothing.
“Dory is an interesting character because we think she might have a lot of secrets about his family,” Elwood said, hinting that Dory, as Colter’s sister, might not know as much as we think. “She definitely has a point of view about what he should do with his family, which is forget and leave behind. That’s a storyline that we’re interested in.”
