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This is a very clean-cut and overly-done show but I really missed them. I rated it a 8/10 for what it is. It's not Game of Thrones. It's unpretentious, doesn't take itself too seriously and is the perfect Saturday fare that I used to watch as a kid.

The protagonist is a lone wolf, bad boy with a golden heart, dark past, falls in love with a new love interest each episode, is better than anyone else at fighting, thinking, policing, tracking, etc.. and defeats the "villain of the week" with ease.

I missed this so that's why I rated this so highly, but it's really cute and cozy and you definitely know what you're getting into. Simple entertainment, without any agenda. Just a decent guy trying to make the world a better place, one reward at a time. Quite fun.

If you've read the books, you know that Colter Shaw is very matter of fact and quick to a plan and follows through that plan by his actions. Throughout his "rewards" he's trying to uncover the fate of his father and his brother. The other reviewers are making negative comments regarding Colter that are actually true to the books. If you liked the books, this is pretty much on the mark. I'm looking forward to more episodes and since I did read all the bools, I know Colter will get into more "outlandish" situations and get himself out of it. I've read Lee Childs, too and Jack is a lot more violent, but both he and Colter always hatch a plan, see it through without, well, almost, without a hitch and save the day. And not everything is political.

Ok, so each episode wraps itself up very neatly every time, the bad guys spill the beans without much pressure or persuasion. The good guys always win and the bad guys always lose. Reminds me of a 1980s styled series, a bit like a human Lassie. No plot layers at all, very shallow and predictable. Easy viewing, but don't expect to use your brain much. It's a TV series from a bygone era and that makes it a bit of a nostalgic experience, bringing back memories of how it used to be. Things have changed a lot in the last 5 years, and much more is expected from TV material. This is sweet and old school, but lacks the depth and quality we've been spoilt with in recent times.

I love this show and now into it's 2nd season. I feel like I'd have missed out on watching this if I'd read the reviews before hand so very glad I didn't.

My only little niggle is I'd wish the long running story would hurry up and be solved, I need closure, he needs closure, we all need closure haha 😄 I don't understand why there's so many negative reviews. Each episode has its own different story of colter finding a missing person/animal. They all tie up nicely and it's really easy watching. I've just binged watched 10 episodes in 2 nights.

Give it a go, I promise you'll not be disappointed!!

There's only one episode out so far but it's off to a good start.

I like the lead actor. He still looks like he did 20 years ago when he was in Smallville which should probably be illegal.

It's a little too early to tell where this show is going and how much of an ongoing storyline there'll be.

Additionally, there are some pleasant nature shots. The pacific northwest always makes for a good background.

Don't get me wrong, this won't be anyone's favourite show of all time but it doesn't have to be. This seems to be one of those shows where you just sit back and have a comfortable time once a week,

April 2024: I just changed my rating from a 4 to a 7. The show has gotten better all around. Definitely give it a try.

Original Review (before update above) I really wanted to like this new show and was eager to see it. After watching the first episode, however, I am extremely disappointed. It's just terrible. I don't think it's Justin Hartley but everything else about it: the other characters (all predictable, all caricatures, some terribly acted), and the plot (again, predictable and trite). Some other viewers have suggested Justin Hartley's acting is stiff and bad. I don't think so; in fact, I think he's pretty good in this. But that can't compensate for the banal script and terrible plot. I might give it one more try and watch the second episode, but if it isn't exponentially better, I'm giving up.

There was a similar show a while ago called The Finder (2012) which had a similar premise. This is a bit different though. While still light hearted, it's not a comedy/drama but a drama with occasional comedy.

It could have been cool if he was the guy doing stuff - like MacGyver - but this guy has a team on his rooster that are all superfluous. All of the things his team does, he could just as well do himself.

All the scenes with his team are boring and seems to be shoehorned into an otherwise promising show. The show has the same vibes as Human Target (2010), but based on what we've seen so far, I'm not sure if it will be as good as that was.

Still, happy to see a drama/action show with 0 supernatural stuff going on. If I could have my pick, we'd have a new Punisher episode every day, but these fillers will have to do for now.

The premise of the show is entertaining, and the main character is not just another lone wolf guy with a chip on his shoulder - there's real warmth there. There were pretty quick intros to all the other characters but there was a lot of ground to cover to establish the show's premise so I get it - I look forward to learning how they all started working together and watching those relationships develop. It is a familiar formula in the sense that there are new cases each week with an overall background mystery to dig into, but hey - that's a formula that works for a lot of shows and this one does it well. Look forward to seeing more!

As many reviewers have said, this COULD be a great show. The first 10 minutes of the pilot show the protagonist finding a lost hiker deep in the wilderness. Okay, cool! That, to me, seems like what a tracker should do.

Unfortunately, that's all the "tracking" you're going to get. The rest is standard TV BS of a backup team of "cool weirdo" hackers pulling up data in 5 seconds that the cops couldn't even find with a warrant, instantly giving the protagonist all the info he needs to find the lost person in question.

Okay, I admit, in episode 4, there is some "tracking" but it's literally the protagonist shining his flashlight on a bootprint next to a giant bloodstain in the middle of a forest. Um, no offense, but even I could follow that track, and I grew up in cities all my life.

Frankly, the writers don't seem to know what they want this to be - is it a Reacher clone? Well, the protagonist mostly sucks at fighting and never kills anyone. Is it NCIS? Well, they are finding criminals, but mostly they get a pat on the back at the end and a "tsk tsk you naughty boy."

What even is this? Even poor "Reenie Green" (god what an awful name) can't spice this up with a little sexual banter. And Colter mostly looks like he's constipated as he spends his days driving around an enormous truck in order to ask witnesses one question, after which they just tell him literally everything he asks for.

Coulda been a contender. Instead, it's a yawn.

It always amazes me how many people watch these generic procedurals. I know I'm not the target audience, but basic cable keeps churning out these objectively bland shows that has no character development, no chemistry between romantic partners, sex is extremely cheap (girl cop falls into bed because he tells one sob story about his dead dad), and annoying plot holes that's waved away very easily. Lead guy always makes the right call (even if logically it doesn't make sense in real life), always partnered with a tech person that basically does half the job for said lead character. All while the music sounds like it's made by the same person across all 50 or so of these shows.

Knew I recognized Colters Mom. Had to search elsewhere in order to get the name. It was Wendy Crewson! You need to add her to the credits. Justin's a great actor. First saw him as Adam Newman on Y&R. Was sad to see him leave. Was great on This Is Us too. This is a mystery crime show but different than the typical cop shows. Liked it. Keeps moving so you don't get bored. Interesting scenery and good story lines. Could have explained a little better about who is two lady partners are. Thought one was his Mom until later on. Keep them coming.action interesting concept as so many TV shows and movies are just rewritten old movies or tv shows. This is off to a good start.

It's got all the ingredients but it falls flat and I can't pinpoint why. I watch it because it is not weird, fantasy, evil or superhero. It's average, not great, not awful . But I also play a game or read a magazine while watching because it doesn't keep my attention. We were really hoping it would be an 8 or 9, but I can't go above a six. Does it need new writers? More suspense? I can't figure out who the target audience is, teen? Young adults? Middle Ages? It doesn't even come close to shows I think it try's to stand beside like Will Trent and the Rookie, Lincoln Lawyer, Old Man, Blue Bloods, or Wild Cards, So Help Me Todd. It's just under the dried up NCIS. And as a side note, living in Kentucky, it was an insult to film in Canada and call it Lexington 🙄.

I liked Justin Hartley on This is Us, so I thought I would give it a shot. This show is so bad. I'm not sure if it is Because of trying to make each of the episodes self supporting, but the simplicity of the plots has been laughable. The characters are boilerplate, from the chiseled, indestructible lead, to the hacker dude that can access data in seconds that evidently Iowa enforcement can't find, to the multitude of attractive women with little depth all fawning over the lead.

This dude can somehow home in on people that have been missing long enough to require a reward being posted without a single stray thread to chase down or a single wrong turn in the expanse of the Rockies. Even more miraculous is that he has cell reception every time he needs it, and he never gets hurt despite being in fights in every episode.

I'm still trying to determine what exactly differentiates the roles of the supporting characters. There is no depth for any of them. They all seem to be caricatures of roles the writers once saw on other shows and the actors do nothing to add to their parts.

This would have been so much more watchable if they would have allowed each trek to span multiple episodes which would have allowed for a few red herrings and less predictability. Then they wouldn't have needed the road grader to flatten the plot and character development.

Edit** episode 2 had no reference to statistics whatsoever. Action scenes slightly paired back.

This is a welcome change to the dark and convoluted shows that have become popular in recent years. This is lighthearted and easy to follow.

Only one show so far but I like the premise. It has the same vibe as many of the popular shows of my childhood, think littlest hobo, one man a-team etc.

Like these shows the writing can be a little corny, eg. The character's need to give statistics in situations they would elicit panic?

But so far it's a lovely, feel good kinda show you can watch to wind down and relax without any effort.

I'd have given a better review but I can't get past those really annoying stats!

Why does everyone think they're a legit film & TV critic? For what this show is, it's wonderful! While they're are airways going to be the WTF moments in a show, it's a show. It's to entertain us with fake scenarios. I do wish it was more outdoorsy, since the opening scene showed different elevations from a map. As a geographer, that's what drew me in initially, but I'll stick with it though. I thoroughly enjoy seeing this side of Justin Hartley. I also love the lesbian couple, though I don't think they've even explained who they are. I think, in time, they'll flesh out all the characters for us.

Tracker is an enjoyable show to watch in the mold of a classic tv show you might have found in the 80s. Each episode has an interesting plot, clues to the larger plot about Colter Shaw's past and an emotional quality that never veers towards the sappy. The rescue of the week is engaging and Colter's team is thoughtfully put together. A recent episode saw Jensen Ackles play Colter's brother and there were parallels between Ackles's Dean Winchester and this new character. In some non-supernatural way, the two shows have similarities: constantly on the road, a tough upbringing by a demanding and unconventional father, caring for strangers to save their lives...

This show has promise. The scenery, in particular is breathtaking and reminds me how beautiful America, away from the capital cities can be.

The premise of a man who hunts for missing people and collects the reward is an interesting one, even if the episodes follow the typical episodic format. Justin Hartley is very good as the main character, Julian Renee is also a lot of fun and energy as his attorney assist.

Halfway through the season, after teasing a big family issue, it's barely been even acknowledged in the last couple of episodes even when looking at being the overarching story- which has been weird and disengaging. And also apparently he swoops into a new town and picks up female cops - yeah okay.

But the big flaw in the season is the DEI characters - a lesbian couple who don't really do much but are there:check. A black it computer geek:check (it's like going back to the 80s). Judt doesn't feel natural. Still this show is better than most.

I SO much wanted to like this series. I really did. But the pilot was just borderline, so I optimistically waited for S1E2. Unfortunately, it further confirmed my initial reaction: this is Déjà vu TV and not in a good way. So far everything has been done before--and better.

Older viewers can probably remember shows that have used this same formula: protagonist with baggage in his past works with a somewhat nerdy guy/gal who does the tech behind the scenes, and is supported by handlers that behave like office managers. The story lines have been superficial, the action sequences forced and illogical.

There's also some very amateurish editing. For example, in S1E2 at approximately 11 minutes, it's raining and his truck is wet, windows dotted with drops. The very next scene right afterwards the truck is not only dry and detailed spotless, but the passenger window is rolled down. Seconds ago it was a downpour. Really? Most scenes are not filmed contiguously, but since these shots occur sequentially, it was quite an obvious gaffe.

I know we live in a world of remakes, re-issues, re-mixes and sequels to the max. It's a sign of no originality and lack of writing talent. Yes, this show *might* survive past S1 as we've seen that quality does not correlate with success (and the opposite is also true). Intelligent shows have suffered premature deaths while drivel like could potentially live on. Perhaps Paramount will put it out of its misery sooner than later.

No, it's not the worst show on TV, but I'm going to pass on the remaining episodes.

This reminds me a bit of the old shows The Lone Ranger and Stingray as a guy travels around the country helping people. It also applies an interesting premise as Justin Hartley's character applies his survivalist skills and relies a bit on his team to help solve his cases. The cases and episodes are all well done, and Hartley's character is well developed with an interesting past. I think the first episode set things up nicely, and the subsequent shows have continued things well. If you watch this, you will like Justin Hartley as the main character. I have enjoyed watching this show. Colter is certainly a good character, and everything about this show is impressive.

*** out of ***

It's going to take me more effort to hit the required character count in writing this review than it took to write any given episode of this show. I'm almost annoyed with myself for bothering to spend any time at all on this sad attempt of a series, but I feel insulted by this show on several levels. It is pure lowest common denominator, like a bad soap opera except those lean into to the absurdity so much that they are at least funny. This is not funny, or entertaining on any level at all, and I am genuinely concerned for the careers of anybody who touched this show. The actors seem like they're reading from a teleprompter half the time. Do they not have the budget to do a second take? I've been to table reads that felt more natural. What a total waste.

Well, what can I say?

"Tracker" is a new CBS procedural series that debuted in 2024, starring Justin Hartley as Colter Shaw, a self-proclaimed "rewardist" who uses his skills to find missing persons in exchange for reward money. The show blends elements of police procedurals with action-thriller quirks, providing a dynamic and entertaining experience.

The series follows Colter Shaw as he travels across the country in his RV, solving crimes and locating missing persons. The opening episode introduces Shaw's character through an engaging rescue mission, cleverly revealing his profession and setting the tone for the series. The show excels in maintaining suspense and intrigue, with each episode presenting a new case that keeps viewers on the edge of their seats.

Critics have praised Hartley's performance, noting his magnetic presence and the depth he brings to the character of Colter Shaw. The supporting cast, including Abby McEnany and Eric Graise, also contribute to the show's appeal, with well-developed secondary characters that add richness to the narrative.

However, some reviews suggest that while the series is entertaining, it plays it safe and could benefit from more dramatic tension and deeper exploration of larger themes. Despite this, "Tracker" has been described as addictively entertaining, with potential for growth in future seasons.

Overall, "Tracker" stands out as a competently made drama that combines easy viewing with a touch of harder-edged entertainment, making it a promising addition to CBS's lineup of procedural dramas.

If you're a film junkie like myself then you'll appreciate the time and effort that Ben H. Winters and everyone else put in to make this happen.

I enjoyed it. Not my place to say where it could have been improved. It is what it is.

Thank you.

Someone goes missing and he finds them. In between is just silly. Lots of bare chest and women looking him up and down like a prized cattle. First episode he is instantly aligned with a female cop who then gives him full access to an investigation. Then she gives him full access, period. Cheesy lines throughout the series like "oh, just the man I wanna see, Colter Shaw." Even the name, like c'mon. And his name is spoken with such reverence, as if he's famous the world over for his tracking skills. There is just nothing here. Generic, full of holes, the end kinda reminds me of Murder She Wrote where the criminal basically confesses. Watched 4 episodes to give it a chance. Definite NO.

It's growing on me. But you know CBS pulls promising shows and keep awful ones. They will probably pull this one, unfortunately. I hope they at least give it another season to let viewers enjoy it for themselves. I'm sorry, but if they kept shows like Fire Country and Ghosts, they can keep this show for another season. The only change that I'd make is that I'd make Colter even more tough. I was really shocked with his fighting skills, though. I also wish he had a partner of some kind. But who am I. Lol. But again, it is promising. Other good shows have started off slowly and turned out to be great!

Seems to be the guy solving problems for people who are unable to handle the situation themselves. It looks very familiar that it really looks like a TV version of the movie The Accountant. They had to wind it down a little. They didn't want an R rating or TV a PG14. I have enjoyed the first 3 episodes and hope it continues to have good writing and quality characters. I shall continue to watch and see if it stays at an above average level. I like the main character but I also like the support people. The guy he calls that is a wizard with computer stuff and the two women who find assignments for him. His lawyer is good too. And he has some interesting history too.