Ben H. Winters (Creator) & Jeffery Deaver (Novel)

CAST

Justin Hartley
Robin Weigert
Abby McEnany
Eric Graise
Fiona Rene

Review

As a new fan of Jeffery Deaver’s The Never Game, I eagerly tuned in for the pilot episode of Tracker and I was a bit surprised. While the show has some promising elements, there are areas where it falls short of my expectations.

The show features Colter’s airstream trailer, establishing that he travels across the United States, tracking down people or things for rewards individuals or organizations offer. Shaw’s upbringing in a survivalist environment is obviously touched on, and his knack for calculating percentages and odds in precarious situations. These details stay true to the essence of the source material and add depth to the character.

I particularly liked the visually striking title card, reminiscent of a map, which sets the tone for the investigative journey ahead. However, despite these aesthetic strengths – I’m counting Hartley in that-, the overall production design leaves something to be desired. The show lacks the sophistication I anticipated, resembling more of a standard procedural drama rather than the nuanced storytelling seen in adaptations like Reacher on Prime Video. The best comparison I have for the show right now is the 2012 TV series The Finder but less comedic.

Besides, the exposition dialogue feels clunky and forced at times, detracting from the natural flow of the narrative. While the introduction of Colter’s family dynamic is handled well enough, it’s not as nuanced as I’d hope, it’s overshadowed by other shortcomings in the script and pacing.

The Tracker pilot shows promise but fails to fully capture the complexity and depth of its source material. With room for improvement in storytelling and production quality, I am cautiously optimistic about the series’ potential to evolve into a compelling watch.

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