Tracker showrunner and govt producer Elwood Reid explains the present’s latest forged departures. The hit CBS procedural, led by Justin Hartley, is mere weeks away from returning. Tracker season 3 can be again on Sunday, October 17 at 8 PM ET. However it will likely be lacking a couple of acquainted faces.
Abby McEnany and Eric Graise each departed the motion drama earlier this yr, forsaking the respective roles of Velma and Bobby. Their exits comply with the departure of Robin Weigert, who left after the top of Tracker season 1.
In feedback to TVLine, Reid shared the reasons for why Velma and Bobby can be absent. The showrunner mentions that Velma will try to restore her relationship with Teddi, who’s performed by Weigert. As for Bobby, he acquired an attention-grabbing job alternative. Within the quote beneath, Reid additionally talks about being open to the chance that these characters may return down the road:
“Each get defined. With Velma’s character, she’s going off to be with Teddi.”
“[Bobby] seized on alternative. That doesn’t imply these folks can’t come again, however we needed to consolidate and construct out Reenie’s workplace a bit extra.”
What Tracker’s Absences Imply For Season 3
In an effort to deal with the gaps within the Tracker primary forged, viewers will see extra of Randy. Performed by Chris Lee, Randy was launched in season 2 as Bobby’s cousin and will function a connective hyperlink to the characters who’ve moved on from the collection. Reid, who serves as govt producer with Hartley, Ken Olin, Sharon Lee Watson, and creator Ben H. Winters, additionally talked about eager to focus extra on Reenie’s aspect of the story.
Performed by Fiona Rene, Reenie is positioned as a possible love curiosity for Colter (Hartley). She is the final remaining member of the unique supporting forged, with Weigert, McEnany, and Graise all gone, and it is an attention-grabbing spot for a procedural to be in. Most viewers tune in to weekly community dramas as a result of they’ve grown keen on the characters on some stage.
However whereas the common supporting characters proceed to shrink, the Tracker season 1 ending does level to an elevated highlight on Colter’s household life. Within the stunning finale, Colter learns that his mom employed somebody to kill his father. It will spill into season 3, most probably, with Jensen Ackles reprising his visitor position as Colter’s older brother, Russell.
Our Take On Tracker’s Solid Adjustments
The CBS present is making a calculation that Tracker can nonetheless preserve its place because the most-watched present on community TV with a principally rotating line-up. Deeper into the season, we could hear of a brand new primary or recurring character approaching board. However for now, it appears the focus will shift extra totally to Colter and the long run he should still have with Reenie.
Tracker season 3 premieres Sunday, October 17 at 8 PM ET on CBS
- Launch Date
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February 11, 2024
- Showrunner
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Elwood Reid
- Writers
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Ben H. Winters, Hilary Weisman Graham