The show Tracker is changing where it films Season 4, switching from Vancouver to Los Angeles. Production officially began in late July. Justin Hartley, who also produces the show, will return as Colter Shaw, the resourceful survival expert who tracks down missing persons.
Since it premiered in 2024, Tracker has been a top-performing scripted show on network television, competing with High Potential on ABC and the Yellowstone spin-off, Marshals, on CBS. Marshals actually became the most-watched show overall, across both streaming and traditional television, in 2026. Now, Tracker is facing a new development as the show is moving and starting fresh.
Tracker Season 4’s Los Angeles Move Makes Series History
The show Tracker is making history by relocating its production to Los Angeles after filming its first three seasons in and around Canada. This marks the first time the series will be regularly filmed in the United States, where it is set.
The TV show Tracker is relocating its production to Los Angeles for Season 4 after receiving a record $48 million tax credit. Deadline reported the move was completed in May and marks the biggest production shift to Los Angeles ever for a major CBS drama, providing a significant benefit for the network.
The tax incentive offered to Tracker is substantial, exceeding what other shows like [unnamed show] received – they got $42.8 million to relocate to California. This financial boost could lead to changes in where Tracker is set, allowing the series to utilize new Californian cities, landmarks, and scenery.
With Tracker establishing a base in California, Colter may expand his work to other cities such as Los Angeles, Chicago, St. Louis, and Boston, leveraging his experience in urban environments. This new location also opens up opportunities for Colter to utilize his survival skills in a wider range of natural landscapes, where he excels at tracking.
What Else To Expect From CBS’s Historic Tracker Season 4
The next season of Tracker will bring new developments as Colter and Russell Shaw (Jensen Ackles) delve into the mysteries surrounding the Chrono Stasis Institute. Following a successful rescue mission for Danny Kellerman (Reid Miller) and Lola (Laurel Marsden), Russell discovers a crucial secret that kicks off the events of Season 4.
A Department of Defense agent, McIntyre (Glenn Morshower), approaches Russell with a deal: he can free both himself and Colter if he undertakes a secret mission. Russell accepts and disappears at the end of Season 3 of Tracker, asking Reenie Green (Fiona Rene) to explain his absence.
Russell will be leaving Tracker after Season 3 due to his other work commitments, but he’s still expected to be back for the next season. This will allow the Shaw brothers to continue investigating the mystery surrounding their father, a storyline that was left unresolved at the end of Season 3.
In the final episode of Tracker Season 3, McIntyre shares a surprising revelation with Russell about difficult experiences Colter had in his youth. Given Ashton’s connection to the Chrono Stasis Institute and their work with psychic abilities like remote viewing, Season 4 of Tracker could explore even more unusual cases as Jared Padalecki returns, with his character often appearing when strange, potentially supernatural events unfold.
The biggest question moving forward is how far the show will go with its storylines. While the first season of Tracker felt realistic, it seems like Colter will face more fantastical challenges – including aliens, witchcraft, and questionable science – in future seasons. Along with Reenie’s evolving personal journey and new settings, Tracker could look quite different by Season 4.
2026-07-27 07:35