The procedural drama Tracker, which features Jensen Ackles in a recurring fan-favorite role, is set to expand its global streaming footprint. The series will begin streaming on Netflix in international markets. This move follows a strategic licensing agreement between Disney and Netflix that brings several high-profile titles to the streaming service outside of the United States.
While Justin Hartley leads the series as Colter Shaw, a survivalist who helps law enforcement and private citizens as a “reward seeker,” Ackles portrays his estranged brother, Russell Shaw. The dynamic between the two brothers has been a central narrative hook for the series, contributing to its status as a major broadcast hit. The international Netflix deal is restricted to regions outside the U.S., where the show remains a cornerstone of the CBS lineup and is typically available on Paramount+.
The Disney-Netflix Licensing Deal
The arrival of Tracker on Netflix is part of a massive content-sharing deal between Disney and Netflix. This arrangement grants the authority to license the show to other platforms once domestic broadcast windows are satisfied.
The broader agreement also includes other Disney-owned properties, such as the Percy Jackson and the Olympians series and Will Trent, heading to Netflix in various international territories. For global viewers, this marks a shift in how Disney-managed content is distributed, prioritizing reach across multiple streaming platforms over exclusivity on Disney+ or Star.
What’s Next for Tracker and Jensen Ackles
Fans do not have to wait long for new content. Season 4 of Tracker is scheduled to premiere on CBS. The new season is expected to further explore the complicated history of the Shaw family, with Ackles likely to return as Russell Shaw to resolve lingering questions about their father’s past.
Beyond his work on Tracker, Ackles is maintaining a busy production schedule. He is set to lead a new crime thriller titled Rules of Prey for MGM+, based on the “Prey” novel series by John Sandford. Additionally, he will reprise his role as Soldier Boy in the upcoming The Boys spinoff series, Vought Rising, which is slated for a 2027 release. These projects highlight a significant shift for the actor into lead roles within the crime and thriller genres while maintaining his presence in established television franchises.
