What happens when the guy people call to save the day makes a mistake? It appears we'll get the answer to that question when season 4 of Tracker premieres this fall.
According to TVLine, executive producer Elwood Reid says the new season of Tracker will explore moments when Colter (Justin Hartley) fails. "It's not always going to be a happy ending," Reid warns.
As viewers, we are used to seeing Colter succeed in his missions. Even in the most dangerous of situations, he finds a way to help others while also preserving his own life. But while entertaining, Colter's lack of failure is unrealistic. Regardless of his background, Colter is not superhuman. He might look like Steve Rogers' Captain America, but the guy we've come to know as Colter Shaw is flawed.
We're not saying that Colter hasn't experienced hardship. In season 3, he faced some of the toughest circumstances he has ever encountered. As Colter got closer to the truth surrounding his father's past, he took on some extremely dangerous criminals. They tested him both physically and mentally, and if his brother Russell (Jensen Ackles) hadn't come to help, Colter might not have completed his mission. But the point is, he succeeded. Despite the odds stacked against him, Colter always seems to come out on top.
But what happens when he doesn't? For humans, failure is inevitable. It's a natural process that comes from being imperfect and eventually helps us learn from our mistakes. But for someone who is used to succeeding, what does it look like when they don't? As a character, Colter would probably be the first to admit that he's not perfect. But failing to protect others, or contributing to their distress in any way, has to shake his confidence.
When Colter accepts a rescue request, he commits 100% of himself to that mission. And he doesn't just do so out of a sense of duty. You can tell by the way he interacts with the loved ones of those needing help that he cares. Most of his rescues become more than just business. They function as a way for Colter to serve communities and use his unique skills for good. You might even say that he is healing a part of himself every time he helps someone else, considering his traumatic childhood.
Suffice it to say, it will be interesting to see how Colter handles failure. He's always maintained some form of control when he tracks people. But in season 4, that control will either be stripped from him or he will wield it in ways detrimental to the people around him.
Season 4 of Tracker premieres Oct. 4, at 9pm on CBS.
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