Common Sense Media Review
By Monique Jones
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based on child development research. How do we rate?
Solid action drama is surprisingly diverse, has violence.
Parents Need to Know
Why Age 14+?
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Tracker
What's the Story?
TRACKER follows Colter Shaw (Justin Hartley), a man who has the unique job of tracking the hardest of missing persons cases. He and his team work outside of police jurisdiction and save people who might not have been found through policework alone.
Is It Any Good?
On the surface, this series might seem like another CBS procedural, but it manages to stand apart thanks to its focus on making diversity an integral part to its group of characters. Diversity isn't addressed in a "special episode" type of way in Tracker. Instead, the characters are naturally woven into the story. They also exmplify different areas of intersectionality, with the biggest example being Bob Exley (Eric Graise), a computer whiz who is both a person of color and a double amputee. It is rare to have a character like Bob on screen, so this is a very big win in terms of how to showcase diversity in all its forms.
The story itself is full of action, with spots of intrigue when it comes comes to Colter's (Hartley) past and the overarching mystery of his father's death. Overall, Tracker is a fun addition to the CBS procedural pantheon.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about courage. How does Colter show courage in his job?
How does Colter exhibit teamwork? How does his team support him?
How is diversity portrayed in the series?
How are women portrayed in the series?
What happened in Coulter's past that influences his present day?
TV Details
- Premiere date : February 11, 2024
- Cast : Justin Hartley , Abby McEnany , Robin Weigert
- Network : CBS
- Genre : Action
- Character Strengths : Courage , Teamwork
- TV rating :
- Last updated : February 27, 2024
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