**Elwood Reid Opens Up on Jensen Ackles’ Fake Death Scene in *Tracker* Season 3 and Potential Spin-Off**

Fans of CBS’ *Tracker* are buzzing with excitement over the possibility of a spin-off centered on Jensen Ackles’ character, Russell Shaw. Showrunner Elwood Reid recently shared insights about the dramatic fake death scene, ongoing mysteries in the series, and the prospects of giving Russell his own show.

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### Behind the Fake Death Scene

In the two-part premiere of *Tracker* Season 3, brothers Colter Shaw (Justin Hartley) and Russell Shaw (Jensen Ackles) orchestrate an elaborate plan to fake Russell’s death. This involved a quick ketchup splatter trick to stay one step ahead of the dangerous organization known as The Process.

While the scene appeared brief on screen, Reid revealed there was much more filmed behind the scenes.

“We shot a whole bit where they argued about how to fake the death,” Reid told *TV Line*. “Russell’s the ‘I’ve done this before’ guy, while Colter’s trying to do everything by the book. It was funny, but we had to cut it for time. The ketchup shot said it all and it’s perfectly on-brand for Russell.”

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### Unfolding Mysteries and Russell’s Next Move

At the end of the premiere, Russell promises to investigate a mysterious phone number connected to the brothers’ late father. Reid confirmed this storyline will resurface around episodes 6 or 7. However, it remains uncertain whether Ackles will appear again in *Tracker* this season.

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### Could Russell Shaw Headline His Own Series?

Reid has already imagined what a spin-off starring Jensen Ackles as Russell Shaw might look like.

“We’re cautious,” Reid noted. “*Tracker* is Justin’s show, and we never want to do anything that cheapens it. That said, Russell’s military background opens the door to a very different kind of series—one that plays to Jensen’s strengths.”

In fact, Reid hinted at his enthusiasm for the idea: “We didn’t even ask for permission,” he said regarding Russell’s closing line in the second episode. “As the kids say, I’m manifesting it. It could be a lot of fun if the timing ever lines up.”

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### What’s Next?

While fans eagerly await more news, producer Havins confirmed that there is no official announcement yet about a *Tracker* spin-off featuring Jensen Ackles.

For now, viewers can look forward to more twists in *Tracker* Season 3 and keep their fingers crossed that Russell Shaw’s story continues—perhaps in his very own series.
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