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Trackers

2019TV-MA1 season6.3 / 10

Three story strands are interwoven into a sophisticated action-packed thriller that covers the length and breadth of South Africa, explosively colliding in Cape Town in a violent conspiracy involving organized crime, smuggled diamonds, state security, Black Rhinos, the CIA and an international terrorist plot.

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Checked Nov 3, 2026

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Synopsis

Three story strands are interwoven into a sophisticated action-packed thriller that covers the length and breadth of South Africa, explosively colliding in Cape Town in a violent conspiracy involving organized crime, smuggled diamonds, state security, Black Rhinos, the CIA and an international terrorist plot.

Season 1 episodes

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Episode 1

Episode 1

1h 38m7.5 / 10

Undercover informant Ishmael is shot trying to escape a suspected terror group. The Presidential Bureau of Intelligence agency suspects big plans in motion involving the Stadium. Milla tries to reconnect with her son Barend. Lemmer is flown into the bush and is collected up by a truck. At the border they pickup two rhino and Flea their handler. On the return they escape a gang looking for diamonds. Flea later disappears with the diamonds.

Episode credits

Directed by Jyri KähönenWritten by Jozua Malherbe, Rene van Rooyen, Amy Jephta, Kelsey EganGuest stars Emmanuel Castis, Adrian Alper, Keenan Arrison, Kaseran Pillay, Fabian Adeoye Lojede, Brendon Daniels, Patricia Sutton, Deon Lotz

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Episode 2

Episode 2

42m7.5 / 10

The hunt intensifies for Flea and the missing diamonds. Lucas Becker seeks payback for the car jacking. Shabangu threatens action against anyone getting in his way. The Presidential Bureau of Intelligence seeks help from CIA.

Episode credits

Directed by Jyri KähönenWritten by Jozua Malherbe, Amy Jephta, Kelsey EganGuest stars Emmanuel Castis, Keenan Arrison, Kaseran Pillay, Fabian Adeoye Lojede, Brendon Daniels, Tamer Burjaq, Gcina Mkhize, Meren Reddy

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Episode 3

Episode 3

42m7.5 / 10

After shooting Nkunzi, Lemmer steals a car and is pursued by the PBI. Having slept with Becker, Milla is in trouble when he comes to the attention of the PBI. When confronted Becker tells her of the hijacking but denies killing Nkunzi. Shaheed continues to try and pull all the loose ends together. Janina suspects a mole in the PBI. Flea surprises Lemmer.

Episode credits

Directed by Jyri KähönenWritten by Jozua Malherbe, Amy Jephta, Kelsey EganGuest stars Emmanuel Castis, Kaseran Pillay, Brendon Daniels, Felix Finch, Tamer Burjaq, Gcina Mkhize, Meren Reddy, Gershwin Mias

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Episode 4

Episode 4

42m7.5 / 10

Still trying to prove CiA covert ops on SA soil, Milla is arrested and interrogated by Janina Mentz. Shahid is in hospital and Daoud is told about the missing laptop. Flea gets Lemmer to help with the diamond drop. Milla realises Becker is CIA. When Becker activates Shahids laptop it gives Daoud their position and an ambush ensues. The diamond drop goes wrong and there is a shootout as Daoud tries to get the plan back on track. The head of PBI suspends Janina and she meets with Lemmer.

Episode credits

Directed by Jyri KähönenWritten by Jozua Malherbe, Amy Jephta, Kelsey EganGuest stars Emmanuel Castis, Keenan Arrison, Kaseran Pillay, Fabian Adeoye Lojede, Brendon Daniels, Felix Finch, Tamer Burjaq, Gcina Mkhize

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Episode 5

Episode 5

42m7.5 / 10finale

In the climactic finale, a raid is carried out, but the suspects have already disappeared. Some parties want to shut down the match but others insist it continue. The Bureau still suspect they have a mole, and the suspicions and actions of the various players keep turning unexpected corners.

Episode credits

Directed by Jyri KähönenWritten by Jozua Malherbe, Amy Jephta, Kelsey EganGuest stars Emmanuel Castis, Keenan Arrison, Kaseran Pillay, Fabian Adeoye Lojede, Brendon Daniels, Felix Finch, Tamer Burjaq, Gcina Mkhize

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Episode information updated Nov 14, 2026

More about Trackers

Cast

Ed StoppardLukas Becker
James AlexanderLemmer
Sandi SchultzJanina Mentz
Rolanda MaraisMilla Strachan
Thapelo MokoenaQuinn Makebe
Trix VivierFlea van Jaarsveld
Sisanda HennaInkunzi
Avital LvovaJessica van Zandt

Credits

Created by
Robert Thorogood
Written by
Jozua Malherbe, Kelsey Egan, Amy Jephta, Rene van Rooyen, Deon Meyer

Production details

Status
Ended
Series type
Scripted
Episodes
5
Original language
English

Networks & production

  • Showmax
  • ZDFGermany
  • M-NetSouth Africa
  • CinemaxUnited States
  • Three River FictionUnited Kingdom
  • Scene 23

Themes

africaespionagepoachingpolicepolice pursuitsouth africanterrorism