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Originally Published 2 months ago — by TV Insider
The third season of 'Tracker' opens with a heartfelt six-minute scene between brothers Colter and Russell, played by Justin Hartley and Jensen Ackles, focusing on family and past traumas, setting the stage for a season exploring family secrets and mysteries.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Just Jared
'Tracker' Season 3 will see Justin Hartley returning as the lead and Fiona Rene as a series regular, with some cast changes including the exit of two stars. The show is praised for its compelling storytelling and success after a strong Season 2.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by TVLine
Tracker Season 3, premiering on October 19, continues the story of Colter Shaw, a survivalist solving mysteries, with returning cast members including Justin Hartley and Fiona Rene, and Jensen Ackles returning as Russell Shaw. The season picks up after the Season 2 finale, exploring a potential conspiracy involving Colter's family and a government plot, with new and returning characters. The season will delve deeper into the mystery surrounding Colter's father and the larger conspiracy, with episodes streaming on CBS and Paramount+.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by TV Insider
CBS drama series "Tracker," starring Justin Hartley, has been facing backlash from fans due to inconsistent scheduling changes, resulting in missed episodes and confusion. Fans have expressed frustration on social media, with some speculating that the network's scheduling issues may be an attempt to drive viewers to its streaming platform Paramount+. Despite the show's decent momentum since its premiere, concerns linger about potential negative impacts on ratings and the loyal fanbase due to the scheduling disruptions.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by TVLine
CBS has renewed the Justin Hartley-led series "Tracker" for a second season after its successful freshman run, with strong ratings and positive audience response. The show, loosely based on the Jeffrey Deaver novel "The Never Game," follows Colter Shaw, played by Hartley, as he uses his tracking skills to solve mysteries. With an average of 10.2 million viewers, "Tracker" is the most-watched new show on TV since "Young Sheldon" and the most-watched new drama since "Empire." Viewers can catch new episodes on Sundays on CBS and stream them the next day on Paramount+.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Deadline
CBS has renewed the series "Tracker," starring Justin Hartley, for a second season after its strong ratings performance, making it the first freshman scripted series to land a Season 2 renewal this season. The show, which premiered after the Super Bowl, has garnered high viewership, ranking as the most watched new series since "Young Sheldon" in 2017/18 and the most watched new drama since "Empire" in 2014/15. CBS Entertainment president Amy Reisenbach expressed gratitude for the positive audience response and praised the show's cast, writing, and producing teams. "Tracker" is based on the bestselling novel "The Never Game" by Jeffery Deaver and follows the character Colter Shaw, played by Hartley, as he uses his tracking skills to solve mysteries while dealing with his own family issues.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Variety
CBS has renewed the TV series "Tracker" for a second season, based on Jeffery Deaver’s novel “The Never Game.” Starring Justin Hartley, the show premiered after the Super Bowl and has garnered strong viewership, with the series premiere reaching 18.4 million viewers and growing to 30 million across platforms. The show's success has led to its renewal, with CBS Entertainment president Amy Reisenbach expressing gratitude to the cast, writing and producing teams, and viewers for their support.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Variety
The series premiere of "Tracker" on CBS garnered an average of 18.4 million viewers following the Super Bowl LVIII, retaining at least 15% of the game's massive audience. Other CBS shows like "The Late Show With Stephen Colbert" and "After Midnight" also saw significant viewership boosts. The late start due to the game going into overtime impacted the ratings, but "Tracker" outperformed last year's post-Super Bowl effect. Based on the novel "The Never Game," the show stars Justin Hartley and follows the adventures of Colter Shaw, a survivalist using his tracking skills to solve mysteries.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by USA TODAY
Justin Hartley stars as a dashing and daring "rewardist" in CBS' new drama "Tracker," based on the book series "The Never Game" by Jeffrey Deaver. The show follows Colter Shaw, an investigator with outdoor survival skills who searches for missing people and things, and it's described as an easy-watch, easy-to-like network procedural with a decent balance of spectacle and intimacy. While formulaic, the show benefits from Hartley's charm and some originality in the supporting cast and mysteries, offering a mix of flashy action scenes and quippy romantic tension.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Variety
Justin Hartley stars in the new CBS series "Tracker," based on Jeffrey Deaver's novel "The Never Game," as Colter Shaw, a lone-wolf survivalist tracking down people and objects for a fee. While the show's procedural format delivers some intriguing episodes, the lack of focus on Colter's troubled upbringing and the stilted dialogue among characters hinders its potential. Despite Hartley's star power, "Tracker" falls short of being a standout in the crowded television landscape, offering little that hasn't been seen before.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Hollywood Reporter
CBS' new series "Tracker," starring Justin Hartley, offers a fast-moving but forgettable thriller experience that attempts to capture the appeal of the "Jack Reacher" archetype in a broadcast-friendly format. Despite Hartley's solid performance, the show's lackluster storytelling and underdeveloped characters leave much to be desired, making it a mediocre and bland addition to the network's lineup.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by IGN
Justin Hartley discusses his new show "Tracker" based on the novel "The Never Game" by Jeffery Deaver, where he plays survivalist Colter Shaw who uses his tracking skills to help find missing persons. The show, premiering on CBS and Paramount+, follows Colter's adventures as a lone wolf survivor and also delves into the mystery of his family's past. Hartley, who is also an executive producer, shares his excitement for the unique character and reveals his preparation for the role, including temporarily giving up GPS and playing hide-and-seek.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by CNN
CBS is leveraging the Super Bowl platform to launch "Tracker," a new series featuring "This is Us" star Justin Hartley as Colter Shaw, a mercenary who finds missing persons for a fee. The show, adapted from the novel "The Never Game," has a breezy procedural quality and features a diverse supporting cast. With Hartley also serving as a producer, the network is banking on his appeal and the post-Super Bowl premiere to fuel the show's success.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Entertainment Weekly News
After the conclusion of "This Is Us," Justin Hartley sought a role that would evoke the same pride he felt on the show, leading him to choose CBS's new drama "Tracker," based on Jeffrey Deaver's novel "The Never Game." The series follows Colter Shaw, a "reward seeker" using survivalist skills to track people and objects for a price, while also delving into his complicated past and fractured family relationships. Premiering on Feb. 11, "Tracker" offers a mix of action and emotional depth as Hartley's character navigates helping others while running from his own unresolved issues.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Soap Opera Digest
Soap opera veteran Justin Hartley previews his upcoming prime-time action drama series "Tracker," in which he plays the lead role of Colter Shaw, a lone-wolf survivalist with a fractured family background. Hartley discusses the challenges and joys of portraying this character, the collaborative process of bringing the character from the book to the screen, and the team effort behind the show. "Tracker" is set to premiere on CBS after Super Bowl LVIII and move to its regular timeslot on February 15th.