I have to confess: I was late to catch up with this season of Tracker, and, as a result, I ended up binging all of Tracker season 2 in a few days. There were certain things I am mixed on from Tracker season 2, like the paranormal elements, but some changes I thought were great. Overall, the sophomore season of the missing person, survivalist procedural worked for me, but there are still things I’d definitely make a point to change in Tracker season 3.
Tracker season 2 was something of a departure from season 1, not just tonally, but in the narrative focus. Season 2 was much darker and gorier than the first season, and the central mystery of who killed Colter Shaw’s father was largely sidelined to make room for other stories. Some of it worked for me, some of it didn’t, but I think the show can make some easy changes to take the best parts of season 2 and carry them into season 3 while leaving the weaker parts behind.
Okay, confession time — I devoured every single episode of Tracker Season 2 in one sitting. No regrets. Well, maybe just a few. It’s gripping, emotionally charged, and the cinematography is top-tier. But as with any good show, there are moments where you sit back and think, “Wait… this could’ve been better.” So after hours glued to my screen, I’ve put together six changes that would make Tracker Season 3 even more binge-worthy. Spoiler alert: We’re about to dig deep. But if you love the series like I do, you’ll probably nod along with at least a few of these suggestions.
What Makes Tracker So Addictive?
A Gritty Premise with Heart
Tracker isn’t your average procedural. It blends intense manhunts with raw emotion, giving us a main character who’s just as broken as the people he’s chasing. That’s a powerful formula — when it works.
A Leading Man Who Carries the Show
Justin Hartley as Colter Shaw? Spot on casting. He brings a mix of stoicism and vulnerability that keeps you hooked. But even the best characters need growth, and that’s where Season 3 can shine.
6 Things That Need a Shake-Up in Season 3
Let’s dive into the six things I’d change, enhance, or completely flip to take Tracker to the next level.
1. More Serialized Storytelling
The Episodic Format Is Getting Old
Sure, case-of-the-week formats work. But fans crave deeper continuity. Give us more layered story arcs! A single overarching mystery could build suspense across episodes and keep fans theorizing online.
Season-Long Villains, Please
Imagine a shadowy figure behind multiple cases — always one step ahead of Colter. That kind of narrative tension would elevate every scene.
2. Expand Colter’s Backstory
We Know He’s Haunted, But Why Exactly?
We get snippets of Colter’s past, but it’s still vague. More flashbacks or even an episode from his youth could build empathy and add depth.
H3: Introduce People From His Past
Exes, old partners, family members… let’s bring them in! Nothing adds drama like someone who really knows your secrets.
3. Stronger Side Characters
The Supporting Cast Needs More To Do
Right now, most supporting characters feel like tools to help Colter solve the case. Let’s give them personal arcs, real conflicts, and reasons for the audience to care.
Team Dynamics Could Be Gold
What if Colter had a semi-permanent team? Not every episode, but enough to build relationships. Think Bones or Castle vibes.
4. Better Female Representation
Where Are the Complex Female Leads?
The women in Tracker often feel one-dimensional. Give us a tough-as-nails detective, a rival tracker, or a morally gray ex who shakes things up.
Avoid the “Damsel in Distress” Trope
Let’s stop sidelining female characters or using them just to raise the emotional stakes. They deserve stories of their own.
5. Tighter Pacing and Less Filler
Some Episodes Drag
Let’s be real — not every episode of Season 2 hit. Some felt padded or slow. More tension, tighter scripts, and better editing would fix that fast.
Cut the Monologues, Amp the Action
We get it, Colter is deep. But sometimes less talk, more chase would do wonders.
6. Higher Stakes and Real Consequences
It’s Time for Characters to Pay a Price
Right now, the danger feels… safe. We need moments where characters really lose — jobs, relationships, even lives — to make the world feel real.
Cliffhangers That Hurt (In a Good Way)
Season 2 wrapped things up too cleanly. Leave us screaming at the screen! Cliffhangers fuel fandoms.
Bonus Fixes That Would Elevate Season 3
More Diverse Locations
Season 2 stuck to pretty familiar terrain. Let Colter track someone through a snowstorm in Alaska or a desert in New Mexico. Change the setting, change the energy.
Deeper Moral Dilemmas
Sometimes, the “bad guys” are just too clear-cut. Throw in ethical gray zones — cases where Colter isn’t sure if he’s doing the right thing. That’s the kind of stuff fans debate for weeks.
Flashbacks Done Right
If you’re going to use flashbacks, make them hit hard. They should reveal something crucial, not just pad the runtime.
A Villain Worth Obsessing Over
Season 3 needs a nemesis. Someone just as skilled as Colter. Someone who can make him doubt himself. Bonus points if they have a shared past.
More Tech, But Keep It Grounded
Let’s lean into modern tracking tools — GPS, drones, AI — but don’t overdo it. Colter’s charm is in his intuition. Tech should support, not replace that.
The Psychology of Colter Shaw
A Man on the Run… From Himself?
Colter isn’t just tracking criminals. He’s chasing closure, redemption, maybe even punishment. Season 3 could lean into that internal struggle.
How Season 3 Could Break Into Prestige TV Territory
Just One Bold Creative Swing
It only takes one daring twist to shift a show from “good” to “great.” Season 3 could go down in TV history — but only if it takes risks.
Think Bigger, Feel Deeper
Let Season 3 be the moment Tracker stops being a show you watch while folding laundry and becomes the one you recommend to everyone.
Conclusion: Tracker Season 3 Has Massive Potential
Look, Tracker isn’t broken — far from it. But like any good tracker, it should always be looking for signs, reading the terrain, and adapting. Season 3 could be the best one yet if the writers lean into serialized storytelling, deepen character arcs, raise the stakes, and take a few bold risks.
As someone who’s now deeply invested (possibly too much?), I’ll be watching — and hoping — that Tracker delivers the thrilling, emotional, unforgettable season it’s clearly capable of.
