Trackerseason 3, premiering Jun 09, 2025, on CBS, announced the exit of two series regulars, Eric Graise and Abby McEnany, leaving only Justin Hartley and Fiona Rene as original main cast members. While fans lament the loss, these cast changes are a silver lining for the show’s evolution. The exits address chemistry issues while capitalizing on new energy.
Tracker’s original ensemble struggled with chemistry, partly due to underdeveloped writing. Graise and McEnany’s characters, Bobby, a hacker, and Velma, a handler, often felt like plot devices, relegated to brief phone calls with Colter, who operates as a lone-wolf survivalist. Their limited screen time and lack of shared scenes with Hartley hindered emotional connection, making their roles feel formulaic.
Chris Lee’s Tracker Season 2 Addition Underscored That The Current Cast Dynamics Were Lacking
Trackerseason 2’s The Mercy Seat episode exemplified this underutilization of Graise and McEnany, with aforced subplot for the ensemble that added littleto Colter’s story. Graise’s absence in six season 2 episodes and McEnany’s reduced role post-Teddi’s (Robin Weigert) season 1 exit further exposed narrative imbalances.Trackerwill no longer have to struggle to justify their presence.
Enter Chris Lee as Randy, a standout addition inTrackerseason 2. Fans and showrunner Elwood Reid praised Lee’s warmth and fun, injecting much-needed energy into the series. In an interview withUs Weekly, Reid noted Randy’s dynamic “gave something different”,avoiding the repetitive phone-a-friend formatHartley himself challenged. Randy’s hacking skills make him a natural fit to replace Bobby.
Tracker Season 3 Is Setting Up Fewer Characters - But Better Chemistry
Trackerseason 3 is shifting to spotlight Justin Hartley’s Colter Shaw,pivoting from an ensemble to a single-protagonistfocus. The exits of Graise and McEnany reflect this, as their limited chemistry with Hartley and underwritten roles diluted the show’s dynamic. Fiona Rene’s Reenie and Chris Lee’s Randy, however, share strong chemistry with Hartley, making their scenes electric.
While Reenie and Randy may appear less, their moments promise greater impact. The new dynamics can befurther rooted in Randy’s vibrant energy and Reenie’s sharp rapport. This leaner approach emphasizes Colter’s lone-wolf survivalist arc and the Shaw family mystery ending with aTrackerseason 2 cliffhanger, delivering a tighter, more compelling narrative.
These changes allowTrackerto refocus on Colter’s strengths. With Randy and Reenie as the core team, the show can explore deeper personal arcs, like Reenie’s new law firm, while introducing diverse guest stars to maintain representation. By trimming underutilized characters and leveraging Lee’s charisma,Trackerseason 3 promises a tighter, more engaging narrative.
