Tracker: Colter Shaw’s Greatest Strength Is Also His Biggest Weakness

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As a long-time fan of “Tracker,” I can wholeheartedly say that Colter Shaw is undeniably America’s #1 New Hero. His unwavering commitment and selflessness are truly admirable, making him feel like a modern-day superhero – albeit without the cape and tights. However, it seems that his “lone wolf” persona might be more of a hindrance than a help.

In the second season of “Tracker”, Justin Hartley’s character, Colter Shaw, continues to solidify his status as America’s top new hero. His unwavering dedication to each mission, often putting himself in dangerous situations for others, is one of the reasons we adore him. There’s something superhero-like about him, minus the cape and tights. However, contrary to how he presents himself as a self-reliant bounty hunter, or a “lone wolf”, his reluctance to open up and connect with others might be more of a hindrance than an asset. While we appreciate his independence and self-sufficiency, even the strongest heroes sometimes need companionship to lighten their load.

This is particularly evident when discussing the Shaw family’s intricate background. Colter guards his past fiercely, even declining to discuss it with those he considers his dearest friends. By the finale of the third episode, titled “Bloodlines,” he shares a troubled upbringing similarity with Billie Matalon (Sofia Pernas), suggesting his own turbulent history, but when she probes deeper, he remains tight-lipped. Although Billie may not be Colter’s most trusted advisor, since discovering his father could have ties to the U.S. military, our protagonist has remained silent regarding this matter with Bobby (Eric Graise) and Reenie (Fiona Greene), who are both eager and capable of aiding him in uncovering the truth.

It’s great that Colter Shaw is shrouded in mystery, and his enigmatic past has undeniably equipped him with the skills for his role. However, it’s now important for our protagonist to start placing trust in those who are by his side.

Colter Shaw works better with others than he’d like to admit

To this point, it’s evident that “Tracker” has been subtly demonstrating that Colter is more comfortable working in a team than he lets on. In Season 1, he and Reenie established a robust professional bond that complemented their individual talents. Furthermore, it’s clear that Colter, Bobby, and Velma (Abby McEnany) form an efficient unit, with Colter recognizing the expertise of each member when required.

But all of that is still work. When it comes to the more personal stuff, he still keeps others at a distance. Case in point: when Colter arrived in the Windy City back in Season 1 to help track down a friend of Bobby’s, he refused to stick around to socialize in the aftermath. Despite Bobby and Reenie’s protests, Colter pushed on to the next job, leaving them in the dust. Throughout the season, this begins to slowly shift and change, and in Season 2, we see Colter and Billie getting drinks after their latest job. But Colter still has a long way to go if he’s going to learn to fully trust those he calls friends, and with so many personal mysteries still in need of solving — such as the disappearance of newcomer Camille Picket’s (Floriana Lima) sister — we can only hope that he’ll decide to let others in before it’s too late.

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2024-10-28 22:29