Jensen Ackles Joins Tracker: What This Means for the Show

Justin Hartley's Tracker just got a whole lot more interesting with the addition of Jensen Ackles as his onscreen brother, Russell Shaw. Get ready for a thrilling ride as the brothers team up to track down a former army buddy.
Jensen Ackles Joins Tracker: What This Means for the Show

Justin Hartley’s Tracker Just Got a Whole Lot More Interesting

As I sat down to watch the latest episode of Tracker, I couldn’t help but feel a sense of excitement and anticipation. The CBS drama series has been on a roll lately, and I was eager to see what the latest installment had in store. And boy, was I in for a treat.

In a surprise move, Justin Hartley took to Instagram to reveal that none other than Jensen Ackles would be joining the cast as his onscreen brother, Russell Shaw. I have to admit, I was more than a little thrilled by the news. Ackles, known for his roles in Supernatural and Smallville, brings a level of gravitas and charisma to the show that is sure to shake things up.

Jensen Ackles joins the cast of Tracker

According to Hartley, Ackles will appear in the episode slated to air on May 12, in which Colter Shaw (Hartley) teams up with his brother to track down a former army buddy who’s gone missing. The investigation promises to be a thrilling ride, taking the brothers into the world of Special Forces missions, shady off-the-books programs, and conspiracy theories.

The Tracker cast is getting a new addition

Tracker, an adaptation of Jeffrey Deaver’s novel The Never Game, has been a wild ride so far, and I’m excited to see how Ackles’ character fits into the mix. With his arrival, the show is sure to take a darker and more intense turn, and I, for one, can’t wait to see what’s in store.

Justin Hartley welcomes Jensen Ackles to the Tracker family

As Hartley himself said in his Instagram video, “We’ve been talking about Russell Shaw, my brother, all season, [with] this family drama that’s been going on between Colter and Russell.” It’s clear that the addition of Ackles is going to bring a whole new level of tension and drama to the show, and I’m here for it.

Get ready for the latest episode of Tracker

Tracker airs on CBS and streams on Paramount+ on Sundays at 9 p.m. ET/PT. Don’t miss out on the latest episode, and get ready for the drama to unfold.