Trackers is a South African crime thriller series produced by Scene 24, Three River Studios, Helle Media and Scribe Studios. It is an adaptation of Deon Meyer's 2011 novel of the same name, and it was adapted for television by Robert Thorogood, leading a team of South African writers. It is the first co-production between South Africa pay-TV channel M-Net, HBO's sister networkCinemax and German public broadcasterZDF. Before the last episode aired, M-Net announced that Trackers was already their best-performing show of 2019. On April 17, 2020, it was announced that the series will premiere in the U.S. on June 5, 2020 on Cinemax.
Cast
Main
Milla Strachan A 40-year-old woman who finds the courage to leave her abusive husband, her resentful son and a life of luxury. She struggles to find work in a job market that has moved on. Her journalism degree secures her a research job as an analyst in a government agency. Lemmer A former Special Forces member and ministerial bodyguard. Lemmer resides in Loxton after a failed intelligence operation led to the termination of his employment. He focuses his time on fixing up an old house and resolving his anger issues. Janina Mentz The PBI director who diligently protects South African citizens. She was active in the country's liberation struggle and is against corruption and anyone who undermines the country's independence. An operational mistake in her past now threatens the future of her bureau. Quinn Makebe As COO of the PBI, Quinn is vying for Janina's position while working closely as her second-in-command. Even though he's considered clever, educated and ambitious, Janina questions his intentions. Flea van Jaarsveld An expert wildlife tracker with a checkered past.
Additional
Diederick Brand A local businessman with criminal connections. Barkatulla 'Baboo' Rayan A local man hosting the meeting in the Bo-Kaap between the terrorist cell and Al-Qaeda. Suleiman Daoud The Allajna, a key representative and suspected Islamic terrorist wanted by the PBI. Shaheed Osman The local terrorist cell leader planning the attack along with Hassan and Abdullah. He meets with Daoud as part of the plan to secure what is needed for their next target. Hassan Hamadei A member of the terrorist cell along with Shaheed. Abdullah Garba A member of the terrorist cell along with Shaheed. Inkunzi Shabangu A local criminal hired by Shaheed to hijack the truck. Lucas Becker Becker is a CIA operative on a covert mission. Ismail Daniels A PBI confidential informant, who first notifies Quinn Makebe of the terrorist plot.
