Monday, February 26, 2024

"Tracker"

NBC and FOX both have their missing person shows, so I guess CBS had to get theirs.  Unlike the other two productions this one focuses more on a loner Colter Shaw (played by Justin Hartley) than a group or organization.  He has a team, of course, but the actual James-Bond level rescues are all him.  Like the other productions the character has a tortured back-story.  It's not the bestest thing in the world but it's not bad.  Typically formulaic on this network, it's not full of suprises and twists but Hartley's committment to the role works and the producers do everything possible to boost his handsome savior creds.  The supporting players are strong and the whole thing rings of compassion.  Wedged between the justifiably popular "Equalizer" and one of the "CSI" spinoffs, it should do well.  The only thing which might get in the way is the Sunday night placement.  CBS shows have struggled in this slot, as they are often delayed -- sometimes significantly -- by football.  I'm keeping it in rotation.  It's just engaging enough without being a serious concentration show.  And yes, like 007, Hartley got the girl at the end of the first episode.  I expect this will continue one way or another.  That's fine.  If the guy can rescue a kid by falling off a cliff even though he has a bullet in his arm, he deserves to get some.

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