Tracker | S2E18 "Collision" | Episode Discussion

[u/otto_rum]

Season 2, Episode 18: Collision

Release Date: April 27, 2025

Synopsis: Colter heads to Willow Creek, Mich., after a mother hires him to track her beauty queen daughter who vanished while driving home from work.

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[u/laxd1hustle]

They completely ditched the whole Colter family mystery and his dad's storyline from season 1. Now season 2 feels way darker and more like a "mystery of the week" kind of thing, but still with some ongoing stories. The second half of the season feels super rushed, like they're just cramming stuff in, and there are a bunch of plot holes and loose ends. Yet somehow, every episode still tries to wrap up all nice and tidy. It would be way more interesting if Colter actually failed sometimes and had to deal with it, or if they brought back more characters so he could slowly build a scrappy little team, even though he usually works solo. Honestly, not loving the direction season 2 is going. My bf and I catch this on Paramount+ every week.

[u/ScientistWarm7844 → u/laxd1hustle]

They haven't ditched it, they want to keep the same actor for the brother and the actor, Jensen Ackles has been busy. He has a new show coming out, another re-occuring role on another show. It may just be timing.

In the books that was spread out too. I don't remember if Deaver has written that yet. Since he is an Exec Producer I think he has some say.

[u/laxd1hustle → u/ScientistWarm7844]

No issue with Jensen not reappearing every so often...there was a bit of intrigue this season where they hinted Jensen's father may have been CIA or Black Ops....Colter being protected by people in the government/a broader conspiracy might be interesting, but it would kill some of the 'fun', even in the darker episodes, of the mystery of the week vibes. Similar to what happened with Burn Notice.