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“We got him, he’s coming back,” Hartley said. “We’re having fun with that. It’s a great story.” Colter Shaw (Hartley) is an expert tracker and survivalist protagonist of ‘Tracker.’ He puts to good use his unique abilities to help out both regular civilians and law enforcement alike as well as manage his complicated personal life.

In season one, Ackles had starred as Russell Shaw- Shaw’s long-lost brother-in the penultimate episode. When asked how many episodes will feature Ackles in season 2, Hartley, 47, admitted, “I don’t know.” Showrunner Elwood Reid also couldn’t specify but assured that Ackles’ role would extend beyond a single episode.
“It’s like family: when we text him [he says], ‘Tell me where and tell me when,’ and he shows up,” Reid shared. Reid has previously collaborated with Ackles on “Big Sky,” further strengthening their working relationship.

Reid also confirmed to TVLine that Melissa Roxburgh will be back as Dory, Colter’s younger sister from “Manifest.” Her return adds another layer to the familial theme of the season. “Tracker” became CBS’s most-watched show since “Young Sheldon” debuted after Super Bowl LVIII in January 2024.

Born Joseph John Hartley Jr., Justin has played popular characters on NBC’s “This Is Us,” “Passions,” “Smallville,” and Adam Newman on CBS’ “The Young and the Restless,” which earned him a Daytime Emmy nomination. Jensen Ackles, who has spent 15 seasons performing in “Supernatural,” has continued to build his career with appearances in “The Boys” and “Big Sky”.

He was recently named the protagonist of Prime Video’s upcoming show “Countdown.” “Tracker” premieres on October 27, CBS’s new number one show since “Young Sheldon” debuted after Super Bowl LVIII. This announcement comes just days after news broke that Jensen Ackles had signed onto the series.