The CBS series Tracker is based on Jeffery Deaver’s Colter Shaw book series, starting with The Never Game. While Tracker follows an episodic procedural format, it incorporates elements from Deaver’s novels. Jeffery Deaver’s previous works, such as The Bone Collector, have been successfully adapted for film and television.
The new series, starring Justin Hartley, follows Colter Shaw, a reward-seeker who uses his expert tracking skills to assist law enforcement and private citizens across America. Travelling in his old RV, Shaw takes on various cases, from missing persons to complex criminal investigations, always seeking the truth and the rewards that come with it. His journey is fraught with danger and moral dilemmas, as each case reveals deeper layers of conspiracy and human struggle.
Tracker is not a direct adaptation of The Never Game, but rather incorporates elements from the Colter Shaw series. Justin Hartley, who also serves as an executive producer, is thrilled to be a part of the series, praising the show’s unique character and storyline. The show’s creator, Ben H. Winters, has stated that the series will explore different environments, groups, and types of mysteries, making it a standard CBS procedural.
A Still From Justin Hartley’s Series ‘Tracker’ (Via IMDB)
While Tracker doesn’t directly adapt The Never Game, it will likely factor in the plot in the future. The show’s commitment to the Colter Shaw books is evident, with Hartley noting that character-wise, there are a lot of similarities. The show’s creators may look into the books for more case inspiration, but for now, Tracker is aiming to be an enjoyable weekly adventure.
Jeffery Deaver is a prolific author with an impressive catalog of novels and short stories, and his work has been adapted into film and television projects. In addition to The Bone Collector, Deaver’s work has been the basis for a handful of other film and television projects. With Tracker, Deaver’s Colter Shaw series is now on television, and it’s no doubt that his most recent hero will become a household name.
