Jensen Ackles’ character, Russell, was updated in the season 1 finale of Tracker ahead of his return in season 2. Colter, played by Justin Hartley, received updates on his brother Russell throughout the episode, with Reenie mentioning her attempts to track him down through a private military contractor called Horizon. Colter ultimately found Lizzie’s daughter and got her home safely before receiving another update from Reenie about Russell being in Argentina. Russell denied killing their father when Colter asked him, revealing that there was someone else in the woods the night their father died at the bottom of a cliff. Lizzie also shared information about her mother’s affair with Colter’s dad and a box full of her father’s work that she gave to Dory.
Colter expressed his confusion at the bombshells he was learning about his family to Lizzie, saying he had all these pieces that didn’t fit together. As the episode ended with Colter surfing in Sandy Point like he did as a child with his dad, the show is expected to delve deeper into Colter’s past when season 2 returns. Hartley has teased the next season, hinting at the return of guest stars such as Sofia Pernas, Ackles, and Roxburgh. Pernas made her first appearance in the show as Colter’s ex Billie, hinting at a potential continuation of their story as she expressed admiration for her character’s complexity and vulnerability.
The episode featuring Pernas and Hartley opened the door for potential storylines to be explored further in the upcoming season 2 of Tracker. Pernas’s character, Billie, tricked Colter out of a reward and displayed vulnerability and complexity that added depth to her interactions with Colter. The show has been renewed for season 2 on CBS, with all episodes available for streaming on Paramount+. Fans can look forward to the return of familiar faces and the continuation of intriguing storylines that delve into Colter’s family history and relationships.
