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The curtain is soon to fall on Season 3 of Justin Hartley’s popular series, Tracker.
Inspired by Jeffery Deaver’s novel, The Never Game, Tracker follows Colter, portrayed by Hartley, as he crisscrosses the nation in pursuit of missing persons—and occasionally, pets—while unraveling mysteries others have left unsolved. At 49, Hartley not only stars in the show but also takes on the role of executive producer, teasing fans with hints about the depths his character will reach.
As it wraps its third season, the CBS drama has thrived by combining gripping storylines, an array of guest appearances, and Hartley’s compelling performance. Over the seasons, Tracker has seen several cast departures, including Robin Weigert, Abby McEnany, and Eric Graise.
“I believe the show is evolving. If characters like Randy, Reenie, or Bobby aren’t growing, they’re reduced to mere plot devices,” executive producer Elwood Reid shared with Us Weekly in May 2025. “The essence of the show lies in exploring these personalities, preventing it from becoming predictable.”
More recently, Reid weighed in on the onscreen changes. “What we’re realizing is there are characters that come on that if it worked, we’d bring them back,” he told Us in December 2025. “I do think the show can’t always do that. But when it does do that, it makes the world feel a little bit more connected.”
Reid noted there was only one constant on the show: Hartley’s fan-favorite character.
“The audience leans in because they’ve seen that character before. But I think they’re still thinking the central DNA of the show is Colter. With this guy, what makes him appealing is he is a mystery to himself,” he added. “He’s a mystery to the audience. We see him and his off time putting together some pieces of his past.”
He concluded, “I don’t know if we’ll ever put it all together, but he’s going to struggle to continue to do that. That’s just as far as we have thought. The biggest improvement we made this year — in my opinion — was getting people in the same room. Just that connectivity, I do think the audience is enjoying seeing their characters in the same place physically.”
Fiona Rene is the only OG — outside of Hartley — who has remained along with series regular Chris Lee. During season 3, Colter had to balance finding missing people while dealing with the revelation that his mother was responsible for his father’s death.
Colter has yet to confront his mother, which is expected to be addressed heading into season 4. Keep scrolling for everything to know about the season 3 finale of Tracker:
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When Does the ‘Tracker’ Season 3 Finale Air?
The season 3 finale airs Sunday, May 24, at 9 p.m. ET
What Is the ‘Tracker’ Season 3 Finale About?
According to the synopsis, the finale follows Colter and Russell (Jensen Ackles) as they search for a victim of a nefarious research project.
Has ‘Tracker’ Been Renewed for Season 4?
CBS ordered another season of Tracker before the season 3 finale of the hit show.