TheTrackerseason 2 finale trailer confirms the return of a prominent Shaw character, adding more mystery to Ashton’s death. The hit CBS show, based on the novelThe Never Gameby Jeffrey Deaver, stars Justin Hartley asTracker’s main character, Colter Show, a survivalist and tracke who helps law enforcement and private citizens.Trackerseason 1 debuted in February 2024, whilst season 2 debuted in October 2024, and is set to conclude this month, with what is set to be a shocking finale episode.
PerTV Line, the trailer for the upcoming episode, which is due to air May 11, confirms thereturn of Colter’s mother, Mary Shaw, played by Wendy Crewson. She was last seen inTrackerseason 1, episode 2. The clip shows Colter and Mary reunited when he heads back home to Echo Ridge to investigate the case of a missing restaurant owner, which also raises questions surrounding the continued mystery of his father, Ashton’s death when he was a child. Watch the video below:
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What This Means For Tracker’s Story
Colter’s Biggest Mystery Could Be Solved Closer To Home
Trackerhas thrived as a show that features a ‘Case of the Week’ style format, while also employing an overarching story arc focused on the mysterious death of Colter and Russel’s father, Ashton. The Shaw partriarch was pushed from a cliff-top in the woods when Colter was a child. TheTrackerseason 2finale trailer suggests thatthere is a possibility Mary could have been involved in her husband’s death. This would be an Earth-shattering revelation for Colter, who already has a difficult relationship with his mother, brother, and sister Dory, and this could make things even more complex.
The episode seems like it takes on the show’s traditional formula, with Colter investigating the disappearance of a restaurant owner. But it’s likely he will uncover revelations that link back to his father’s death.
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While the finale trailer is careful to give nothing away, this would be the perfect ending for the season, and could provide a cliffhanger to lead intoTrackerseason 3. Colter’s life has been defined by his father’s death, and his obsessive search to find out who is responsible. Having already dealt with the anguish of believing his brother was responsible,Colter’s life would be turned upside down if it turned out his mother was responsible for the death of his father. This could also have a huge impact on the narrative directionTrackerchooses to take as a show.
Our Take On Tracker Season 2’s Finale
This Could Be Colter Shaw’s Most Devastating Case Yet
The episode seems like it takes on the show’s traditional formula, withColter investigating the disappearance of a restaurant owner. But it’s likely he will uncover revelations that link back to his father’s death. The fact Ashton was having an extramarital affair, and that Mary urges her son to let things go, would suggest she might have had a degree of involvement. Of course, it may not have anything to do with Mary, but all signs indicate Colter is set to uncover something life-changing about his father’s death duringTracker’s season 2 finale, and this could well have far-flung repercussions.
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Tracker follows lone-wolf survivalist Colter Shaw as he navigates the country as a reward seeker. Utilizing his expert tracking skills, he aids private citizens and law enforcement in solving various mysteries while grappling with issues from his fractured family.
