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I hope Jensen Ackles' new role doesn’t thwart this promising ensemble forTrackerseason 2.TheSupernaturalstar portrayed the elder brother of Colter Shaw, the series protagonist and a self-proclaimed"rewardist,“inTrackerseason 1. After being mentioned throughout the season in connection to the death of their father, I was thrilled when Ackles finally made hisTrackerdebut in episode 12. He sought help from his younger brother to find a missing friend, and I think he regained his brother’s trust in the process. It was initially believed that Russell was responsible for thedeath of Ashton Shaw.
As Russell began to make amends with his brother, it looked like the series was setting up a possible ensemble situation forTrackerseason 2. I know the show’s basis is that Colter Shaw operates alone, but I could swear they were formulating an in-person team that Colter could occasionally work with in the upcoming season. They established this with small yet pronounced moments in season 1, and now I’m worried that it was all for naught. While I would still watchTrackerwithout Jensen Ackles, the show is indeed better with him in it.
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ThoughAckles is confirmed to have a recurring role inTrackerseason 2, he may not appear enough to have an ensemble presence. His new role in thePrime Video seriesCountdowncould limit his appearances. The new series comes from the mind ofOne Chicagocreator Derek Haas, and it’s his first production on a contract with Amazon since leaving Wolf Entertainment. It will center on Ackles asLAPD officer Mark Meachum, who will head a secret task force of undercover agents. I suppose the series will resemble Haas' other work, which includesChicago FireandFBI: International.
Jensen Ackles first appeared inTrackerin season 1, episode 12, “Off the Books.”
I’m happy for Ackles that he scored a leading role in what will likely be a well-produced police procedural. Still,I can’t say that I find it more exciting than the promise of him returning toTrackerfor season 2.TrackerdethronedNCISas the most-watched non-sports television show in the 2023-2024 season, so I don’t think it was out of the question that the Dean Winchester actor may have prioritized availability for a more prominent role inTrackerover other gigs that came his way.
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I’m mostly disappointedan ensemble might not take shape between Reenie, Colter, and RussellinTrackerseason 2. I thought thatTrackerseason 1 created the perfect way forReenie Green to join theTrackerseason 2team, and it looked like Russell would have a solid connection to Colter and the former lawyer. I think it started when the three met in episode 12. Russell flirted a lot with Reenie, and there was even the potential for a love triangle between Reenie and the two brothers, although I don’t think it would have worked out.
Russell was reportedly in Argentina in theTrackerseason 1 finale and had established a line of communication with Reenie.
After theTrackerseason 1 ending, I pointed out this love triangle and that Russell’s remote involvement in the season 1 finale signaled that he was being incorporated into the group. While the love triangle was an interesting element, I also thought a bond between the characters could be for professional purposes in season 2. Colter and his brother worked synchronously with Reenie, and their skill sets complemented one another beautifully. Ultimately, I would be disappointed if they did not work together at least once inTrackerseason 2.
