Tracker: Supernatural Easter Eggs and References Explained

Tracker: Supernatural Easter Eggs and References Explained

Justin Hartley stars in the popular CBS series Tracker, based on Jeffery Deaver's novel The Never Game. The show follows survivalist Colter as he travels the country solving mysteries and helping people. In a nod to Supernatural, Jensen Ackles, who played Dean Winchester on the long-running series opposite Jared Padalecki, made an appearance as Colter's brother Russell.

Fans of Supernatural will notice several Easter eggs in Tracker that reference Ackles' time on the show. For example, in one episode, Russell playfully touches a Chevrolet Impala, reminiscent of Dean's iconic car on Supernatural. Additionally, Russell's own car in Tracker bears a striking resemblance to Dean's Impala, with Russell showing a similar attachment to his vehicle.

The show also includes references to locations and themes from Supernatural, such as a mission in Roanoke, Virginia, a nod to the Roanoke Colony mentioned on Supernatural. Furthermore, Tracker incorporates supernatural elements and mysterious cases that echo the themes explored on Supernatural, adding to the connection between the two shows.

In a playful moment in the season 3 trailer, Russell suggests playing "rock, paper, scissors" to determine who handles a bar fight, a nod to the Winchester brothers' use of the game on Supernatural. These subtle references to Ackles' previous role on Supernatural add an extra layer of enjoyment for fans of both shows.