Trackers (TV series)
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 network Cinemax and German public broadcaster ZDF. 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 (Rolanda Marais) 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 (James Gracie) A former Special Forces member and ministerial bodyguard. Lemmer resides in Loxton (a small town in the Karoo) 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 (Sandi Schultz) The Presidential Bureau of Intelligence (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 (Thapelo Mokoena) 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 (Trix Vivier) An expert wildlife tracker with a checkered past. Additional. Diederick Brand (Deon Lotz) A local businessman with criminal connections. Barkatulla 'Baboo' Rayan (Kaseran Pillay) A local man hosting the meeting in the Bo-Kaap between the local terrorist cell and Al-Qaeda. Suleiman Daoud (Emmanuel Castis) The Allajna (The Committee), a key representative and suspected Islamic terrorist wanted by the PBI. Shaheed Osman (Brendon Daniels) The local terrorist cell leader planning the attack along with Hamadei and Garba. He meets with Daoud as part of the plan  to secure what is needed for their next target. Hassan Hamadei (Stefan Erasmus) A member of the terrorist cell along with Osman. Abdullah Garba (Fabian Edeoye Lojede) A member of the terrorist cell along with Osman. Inkunzi Shabangu (Sisanda Henna) A local criminal hired by Osman to hijack the truck transporting the black rhinos. Lucas Becker (Ed Stoppard) Becker is a CIA operative on a covert mission. Ismail Daniels (Adrian Alper) A PBI confidential informant, who first notifies Quinn Makebe about the planned terrorist plot. Reception. The review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes reported an 83% approval rating for the first  season with an average rating of 6/10, based on 6 reviews.