CBS Drama 'Tracker' Relocates to Los Angeles for Season 4 with $48M Tax Credit

The CBS drama ‘Tracker’ will relocate production to Los Angeles for its fourth season, backed by a record-breaking $48 million California tax credit.

The series, starring Justin Hartley, previously filmed its first three seasons in Vancouver. The move to L.A. for Season 4 reflects the show’s growing success and the state’s competitive tax incentive program.

Record Tax Credit Exceeds Recent Major Productions

The $48 million tax credit for ‘Tracker’ is the highest awarded for a single series in California this year. It surpasses the $42.8 million allocated to Dan Fogelman’s upcoming NFL series ‘The Land’ and the $42 million received by ‘Fallout’ Season 3.

Showrunner and Star Express Gratitude for Vancouver and Excitement for L.A.

“Location is a huge part of the storytelling on ‘Tracker’,” said Elwood Reid, showrunner and executive producer, in a Monday statement. “We’re so grateful to the crew and people of Vancouver who made the first three seasons of this hit drama possible, and are simultaneously thrilled to be able to kick off the fourth season of ‘Tracker’ by filming in Los Angeles, thanks to the tax incentive program that supports bringing production back to California.”

“I’m proud of what we built in Vancouver. I’m also very excited we’re bringing ‘Tracker’ to L.A. I’m looking forward to continuing to tell these stories alongside the new, fresh places we’ll be heading to next. Most importantly, I want to thank the fans for showing up for us every step of the way. We couldn’t do this without you.”

Justin Hartley, who stars as Colter Shaw, echoed the sentiment, highlighting the show’s journey and the opportunities L.A. will provide.

‘Tracker’ Remains a Top-Rated Broadcast Series

‘Tracker’ has been a ratings powerhouse since its debut. The series ranked as the most-watched broadcast show for its first two-and-a-half seasons. It dropped to No. 2 during Season 3 following the premiere of the ‘Yellowstone’ spinoff ‘Marshals’.

Across all shows—both broadcast and streaming—‘Tracker’ stands as the 7th highest-rated series through the 2025-26 TV season.

Adapted from Jeffrey Deaver’s Novel, ‘Tracker’ Embraces California’s Wilderness

The series is adapted from Jeffrey Deaver’s novel ‘The Never Game’ and follows Colter Shaw, a survivalist who tracks missing people across the country for reward money. The shift to L.A. will allow the production to utilize California’s woodlands for filming, enhancing the show’s authentic wilderness setting.