If you’re a fan of the popular action series “Tracker,” chances are you’ve become intrigued by the adventures of Colter Shaw (played by Justin Hartley). In his role as a “rewardist,” Shaw tackles fresh assignments weekly while journeying across the nation, aided by his two mentors. However, as fans enjoy the second season and gear up for the third, there’s growing curiosity about whether Teddi Bruin, portrayed by Robin Weigert, will reappear on the CBS show.

Though a significant figure in the first season, Teddi was removed from the storyline at the beginning of Season 2. Her departure is explained as her leaving to care for her ailing mother. Even though she is mentioned sporadically in the early episodes, “Tracker” has mostly moved on, giving little indication of her return. However, her partner, Velma Bruin, played by Abby McEnany, remains in the storyline, though it appears their relationship has ended.

In a conversation with Entertainment Weekly, the showrunner Elwood Reid explained that “Velma and Teddy have separated.” Reid discussed Velma’s story arc in Season 2, focusing on the theme of “what it means to be abandoned.” As there are no announcements about Teddi’s return in Season 3, the chances seem slim. This contrasts with the case of Eric Graise’s character, Bobby Exley, who had a temporary absence but was consistently referenced with plans for his return, unlike Teddi.

We don’t know exactly why Robin Weigert left “Tracker.” When TVLine broke the news ahead of the Season 2 premiere, neither CBS nor 20th Television offered any explanation, and Weigert hasn’t commented on her departure, either. On the whole, fans don’t seem too bothered about the fact that she’s not returning. Other than calling Colter with information about what new job he’s taking, the truth is that Terri and Velma are largely inconsequential to the overall plot, so losing one of them is far from the end of the world.

Whatever happened behind the scenes on “Tracker,” Weigert hasn’t let it slow her down. In 2025, she appeared as cult leader Rain Woods in the third season of the ABC series “Will Trent” and she reprised her beloved “Deadwood” role (sort of) as the ghost of Calamity Jane in the animated Max series “Gremlins: The Wild Batch.” No doubt, the veteran actress has landed on her feet. But what’s strange is that this is not the first time “Tracker” has lost a main cast member.

Before the series even aired, Mary McDonnell was initially cast as Colter’s mother, Mary Dove Shaw, eventually exiting the project prior to its airdate. The show was reworked and Wendy Crewson took over the role, now written as a guest star rather than a series regular. Just as the series adjusted to losing McDonnell, “Tracker” marched on without Weigert, who isn’t really missed and is arguably wasted on the role of Terri. As Redditor u/crocwrestler put it: “Great actress that felt shoehorned into the story. She’s better than that.”

While you wait for the series to return with Season 3, why not check out something similar? Here’s a list of the best TV shows like “Tracker.”