Spoiler alert: The following article contains spoilers from Tracker season 2, episode 2, “Ontological Shock.”
Jensen Ackles' Russell Shaw returns inTrackerseason 2, episode 2, and with him comes a couple ofSupernaturalEaster eggs, including one that was seen in season 1.Ackles starred as Dean Winchester in all 15 seasons ofSupernaturalon The WB/CW, making it his most well-known role. It’s going to be hard for anything to beat the fantasy drama series on Ackles' résumé. However, afterSupernaturalended in 2020, Ackles has landed many notable roles on TV shows such asBig Sky,The Boys, andTracker.
Jensen Ackles is expected to reprise his role as Russell in moreTrackerseason 2 episodes following “Ontological Shock,” but specifics, including which episodes will feature the actor, are unknown as of the writing of this article.
Ackles stars as Russell, Colter’s brother, inTracker.He first appeared in season 1, episode 12, before returning in season 2 to help find Colter after he goes missing and assist him with his latest case. For many years, Colter believed that Russell was responsible for their father’s death when they were younger. AftertheTrackerseason 1 finale, Colter isn’t sure what the truth is. Consequently, the two brothers are on better terms, and Ackles has an excuse to show up as Russell in future episodes as Colter inches closer to finding out what really happened to their dad.
Russell’s Car In Tracker Is A Supernatural Easter Egg, But Not The Same As Dean Winchester’s
Russell Drives A 1965 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu SS Convertible In Tracker
As first seen inTrackerseason 1, Russell arrives in and drives his 1965 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu SS Convertible in the season 2 episode, “Ontological Shock.” Although it’s not the exact model,Russell’s car is undoubtedly a nod to Dean Winchester’s 1967 Chevrolet Impala (affectionally called “Baby” by Dean) inSupernatural.Jensen Ackles' character even refers to his car as “baby” duringRussell’s appearance inTrackerseason 2. So, it’s apparent that the writers are purposefully making Russell drive a car similar to the one that Dean did inSupernatural.
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During Ackles' firstTrackerepisode in season 1, the CBS action drama TV series introduces fans to Russell’s car. At first glance, the 1965 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu SS Convertible looks quite similar to Dean’s 1967 Chevrolet Impala. However, following season 1, episode 12’s airing,TVLineconfirmed that Russell’s vehicle was a different model and notDean’s iconic 1967 Chevrolet Impala inSupernatural. Despite being contrasting models,Russell’s car inTrackerand Dean’s “Baby” inSupernaturallook a lot alike,which is not a coincidence.
Tracker Season 2 Has Another Reference To Supernatural’s Dean Winchester
Russell Is Seen Eating A Lot In Episode 2
Outside the 1965 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu SS Convertible,Trackerseason 2, episode 2 uses Russellto includeanotherSupernaturalEaster egg concerning Dean Winchester’s eating habits.As manySupernaturalfans know, Dean was known to always be snacking and/or eating onscreen over the course of the TV show’s 15 seasons. So, Ackles’Trackercharacter evidently references Dean in season 2, episode 2, as he eats quite a bit throughout the hour.
TrackerSeason 2 Episode #
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“Out of the Past”
2
Sharon Lee Watson and Travis Donnelly
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5
TBA
August 01, 2025
It seems as if theTrackerwriters and producers (and probably Ackles) are committed to incorporating as manySupernaturaland Dean Winchester references into the CBS action drama as possible. Of course, they all have to be naturally woven in, and, so far, they have been. WhenAckles returns as Russell in futureTrackerseason 2episodes after “Ontological Shock,” viewers should be on the lookout for more nods to the actor’s most notable role. Unfortunately,Ackles' next appearance inTrackerseason 2 is unknown.
Tracker Season 2, Episode 2’s Story Made Its Supernatural References More Fitting
Episode 2 Features UFOs
Thestory inTrackerseason 2, episode 2, is a fitting one for Jensen Ackles since it revolves around UFOs and the supernatural.Ackles is quite familiar with the fantasy genreas he spent 15 years playingall seven versions of Dean Winchester inSupernaturalon The WB/CW. So, having Ackles reprise his role as Russell in “Ontological Shock” is quite appropriate.
While Colter is a skeptic, Russell is more open to believing in the supernatural, which couldn’t be more fitting for Ackles' character inTracker.
The hour followsColter taking on a case about a missing man who was tracking unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP),aka UFOs. Russell enters the picture to save his brother after he’s taken to a Department of Defense black site. Afterward, Colter and Russell solve the case together. While Colter is a skeptic, Russell is more open to believing in the supernatural, which couldn’t be more fitting for Ackles’character inTracker.
Tracker
Cast
Tracker follows lone-wolf survivalist Colter Shaw as he navigates the country as a reward seeker. Utilizing his expert tracking skills, he aids private citizens and law enforcement in solving various mysteries while grappling with issues from his fractured family.
