Spoiler alert: The following article contains spoilers from the Tracker season 2 premiere, “Out of the Past.”
After only one season and 13 episodes, Tracker lost one of its five original cast members — Robin Weigert. Weigert starred as Teddi Bruin, who was married to Velma Bruin and worked as one of Colter Shaw’s handlers in the CBS action drama. As fans know, Tracker revolves around Justin Hartley’s Colter, a survivalist and rewardist. Colter is a lone wolf who travels around the country, using his expert tracking skills to help law enforcement and private citizens, and Teddi and Velma assist him with his work during season 1. Starting in season 2, though, Teddi is not on Colter’s payroll.
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season 2 consists of 22 episodes and airs on Sundays at 8 pm ET on CBS.
Beginning in season 2, episode 1, “Out of the Past,” Weigert is no longer a part of the Tracker cast. The actress’ final appearance comes during the Tracker season 1 finale (unbeknownst to the audience), meaning that Weigert isn’t around to send her character off in the season 2 premiere. As a result, the other characters, including Colter, Velma, and Reenie Greene, are forced to explain why Teddi is nowhere to be seen during episode 1, which aired on October 13, 2024.
The Likely Reason For Weigert’s Exit As Teddi In Tracker
TVLine exclusively reported in August 2024, a couple of months before the season 2 premiere, that Robin Weigert wouldn’t reprise her role as Teddi in Tracker season 2. Unfortunately, the outlet didn’t disclose why Weigert was leaving. As of the writing of this article, the reasoning behind the actress’ exit is still unknown as neither Weigert nor the Tracker producers and cast have revealed why she left after only one season.
Many stars who leave their respective TV shows often do so because of contract negotiations, scheduling conflicts, creative differences, a desire to explore other avenues, or because the narrative declares it so.
Of course, basic and common explanations concerning TV actor departures could account for Weigert’s exit. Many stars who leave their respective TV shows often do so because of contract negotiations, scheduling conflicts, creative differences, a desire to explore other avenues, or because the narrative declares it so. Based on the story in the Tracker season 2 premiere, Teddi’s absence likely wasn’t a decision made purely for narrative purposes. Otherwise, Teddi would have had a grander exit. So, it’s more likely (but not confirmed) that Weigert left Tracker of her own volition.
How Tracker Season 2 Handles Teddi’s Exit
Teddi Is Out Of Town During The Tracker Season 2 Premiere
The Tracker season 2 premiere explains Robin Weigert’s character’s fate, at least, partly. While Teddi is never shown, Velma appears and reveals that her wife is out of town helping her mother. Velma was with Teddi but felt like she was getting in her way. So, Velma returns home in episode 1 to aid Colter with his latest case and help Reenie with her new law firm, allowing Abby McEnany’s character to integrate with the other characters now that Teddi is gone.
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While the premiere never clearly states it (but it was implied), Teddi and Velma separate in Tracker season 2. After it was announced that Weigert was leaving the CBS action drama, showrunner Elwood Reid revealed the sad news. He told Entertainment Weekly:
“[Velma] and Teddy have separated. Velma is struggling with what it means to be abandoned in some ways, and she’ll work her way through that emotion.”
Given that Teddi and Velma divorce, Weigert’s return in season 2 is unlikely. Instead, the episodes will develop Velma’s story outside her relationship with Teddi. She continues working for Colter, of course, but Velma’s relationship with Reenie will also grow as they work together at Reenie’s new law firm in Tracker season 2 on CBS.
Based on the novel by Jeffery Deaver, Tracker is an action-drama series created for CBS by Ben H. Winters. Traveling across the United States in his RV, Colter Shaw is a lone wolf with a fractured past who spends his time helping solve mysteries and police cases in every town he crosses.
- Cast
- Justin Hartley , Robin Weigert , Abby McEnany , Eric Graise , Fiona Rene
- Release Date
- February 11, 2024
- Creator(s)
- Ben H. Winters
Sources: TVLine, Entertainment Weekly