Justin Hartley’s Tracker Season 1: Latest News, Release Date, and Everything Else to Know
The new CBS drama gets the coveted post-Super Bowl slot
TV fans got used to seeing Justin Hartley as Kevin Pearson on the NBC hit series This Is Us for six years. And while we’ve been in a bit of a Justin Hartley drought since then, that’s about to end. Beginning in February, we’ll get to see Hartley on a weekly basis once again, as he’s been cast as Colter Shaw in the CBS series Tracker, based on the novel The Never Game. And what’s more, EVERYONE will see him, as Tracker has landed the coveted post-Super Bowl slot for CBS, meaning tens of millions will watch Shaw use his skills to find a missing person in the first episode immediately following the big game.
Here is what we know so far about Hartley’s new TV series Tracker, including who else is in the cast, when it will premiere, and where you will be able to watch it.
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Tracker latest news
On Jan. 11, CBS released the first full-length trailer for Tracker. The two-minute video shows Hartley’s Colter on a case and gives us a sense of the type of guy he is: witty, resourceful, and damn good at his job. And, according to one woman, “so damn interesting.” Hmmm, OK. Check it out in the trailer section below.
Tracker release date
Tracker will premiere on Sunday, Feb. 11, 2024, following the Super Bowl. This means that even though the date is set, the time will depend on how fast (or slow) the game is. The post-Super Bowl time slot is also a supreme vote of confidence by CBS, which must like what it has seen.
What will Tracker be about?
The drama series is based on The Never Game, the first book in a series by Jeffery Deaver. (The series was originally titled The Never Game.) The books, and subsequent TV series, follow Colter Shaw (played by Hartley), who is a survivalist. He travels around the U.S. using his tracking skills to help individuals and law enforcement agencies solve mysteries — while seeking a reward for himself. He does all this while dealing with a fractured family life.
Tracker trailer and videos
On Jan. 11, a month from when Tracker will premiere, CBS released the full trailer for the show. It’s the longest, deepest look at the series we’ve had so far, setting up what looks to be a case-of-the-week procedural that will see Colter traveling around the country solving missing persons cases. First stop? Klamath Falls, Oregon.
A one-minute teaser trailer was previously released in December 2023.
During 2023’s March Madness, CBS began airing a short teaser trailer for Tracker. Although it doesn’t give away much, the sneak peek makes us intrigued to see Hartley in this more mysterious role.
Hartley also appeared on The Talk in February 2023 to discuss the show, where he went into more detail about what we can expect from Tracker.
Who will be in Tracker?
In addition to Hartley, Tracker will star Robin Weigert (Big Little Lies, Deadwood), Abby McEnany (Work in Progress), Eric Graise, and Fiona Rene (Fire Country).
Tracker main cast:
Justin Hartley as Colter Shaw
Robin Weigert as Teddi Bruin
Abby McEnany as Velma Bruin
Eric Graise as Bob Exley
Mary McDonnell as Mary Dove Shaw
Fiona Rene
Where can I watch Tracker?
Tracker will air on CBS; it will be available to view on the cable channel and Paramount+ with a subscription.
