CBS’s ‘Tracker’ Just Got Dethroned By ABC’s ‘Will Trent’

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Justin Hartley’s show, Tracker, is a hit on CBS, drawing in large audiences and quickly becoming a standout new crime procedural. But ABC’s Will Trent is also gaining traction – it’s been on a bit longer and many viewers now consider it to have even better action sequences, including a particularly memorable fight scene recently.

Colter Shaw, played by Hartley, is a skilled and resourceful lone wolf who works as a private tracker. He’s constantly facing dangerous situations, relying on his gun and impressive fighting abilities. The fight scene in Will Trent, Season 4, Episode 14, “A Flag in the Mud,” is one of the best I’ve seen on network television in years. It’s even more impressive than anything featured on Tracker so far, and could compete with fight choreography in some movies and streaming series.

The ‘Will Trent’ Elevator Fight is Epic

This week on the hit new crime drama, Will (played by Ramón Rodriguez) finds himself trapped in a hospital during a tense hostage situation. A distraught mother is holding people captive, desperately seeking immediate medical attention for her critically ill son. Will soon discovers the son is connected to a previous case, and surprisingly, the man who originally tried to harm him – a dangerous gang leader – is also a patient at the hospital, though his identity remains a secret.

After Faith (Iantha Richardson) and her team resolve the hostage situation, Will and Dr. Seth McDale (Scott Foley) urgently move the injured patient toward the operating room. He’s losing blood quickly, and time is critical. An orderly offers assistance, but it becomes clear they are not who they seem, and a dangerous confrontation is about to begin.

Elevators are already cramped and can make people uneasy, especially when you’re stuck inside. Being trapped with a dangerous person makes it even worse. When a man in the elevator pushes a button, stares menacingly at Will, and then pulls out a knife, Will instantly understands the danger. It leaves you wondering: what could you possibly do in that situation?

The fight is thrilling and very physical. Will proves he’s brave, a skilled fighter, and surprisingly agile. Seth even jumps in, using some nearby tubes to try and choke the attacker who has Will pinned, narrowly avoiding a potentially fatal stab wound. Though Seth is stabbed in the shoulder while helping, he manages to survive. The fight becomes even more intense when Michael Ormewood arrives.

Ormewood Joining is Icing on the Cake

The elevator dinged, and the doors slid open to reveal Ormewood. He’d clearly put things together and raced up to the tenth floor. Seeing how upset Will was, he knew this wasn’t over. Just as the doors were about to close, and Ormewood’s gun went flying, I watched Will make a quick decision – he jumped in to help, without a second thought.

The two characters are tossed around violently as they struggle against their attacker, each trying to gain the advantage. The energetic song “I’m Shipping Up to Boston” by the Dropkick Murphys adds a surprisingly light touch to the intense scene, complementing Ormewood’s tendency for humorous moments. However, despite this, the fight itself remains serious and far from lighthearted.

Hospital elevators are usually spacious, allowing room for a person to be pushed from one side to the other. This is exactly what occurs during assaults, creating a chaotic and dangerous situation similar to a close-quarters fight where someone could be seriously injured very quickly.

Will gives a standout performance as a TV detective, and a chaotic scene – where he nearly falls over equipment and a patient – powerfully shows his anger and desperation. The fight is raw and realistic. We feel Seth’s fear, as he’s thrown into an unexpected and dangerous situation, but also his strong commitment to protecting his patient and doing his job.

Honestly, the way Will and Ormewood finish the scene felt so much more believable. After a brutal three-minute struggle, they finally subdue the patient and cuff him, but they’re completely wiped out – they can barely move, let alone hit the alarm button. It just felt real. It’s a stark contrast to how Colter always seems to bounce back, completely unharmed, after every fight. That never rings true to me.

This scene features incredible fight choreography and stunts that feel completely natural and chaotic. It depicts a desperate struggle as three men try to subdue a dangerous criminal while simultaneously safeguarding a young boy, who remarkably survives. No other film, including Tracker, has delivered a fight sequence this captivating.

The action sequences look incredibly smooth and realistic. Unlike many TV shows, where it’s obvious when a stunt double is used, you’d have to really pay attention – even rewind – to find them here. That’s because this production has the kind of large budget usually reserved for big movies, and it shows. The scene feels like something you’d see on the big screen.

Luis Valadares, who performed the stunt work for Rodriguez, recently shared with Daily Motion that the scene took around 11 hours to complete. He praised the stunt team, saying they were fantastic and the work was a lot of fun. It’s clear how much dedication went into the scene, and it gives viewers a new respect for the important role stunt doubles play, not just in big movies but on television shows too.

The Scene Elevates ‘Will Trent’ Beyond Tracker

This season of Will Trent hasn’t been particularly strong in terms of plot, but this particular scene is a standout. While it’s fun to watch Colter handle multiple opponents like a character from the Jack Reacher series, that’s fairly standard for procedural dramas. This elevator scene in Will Trent, however, feels genuinely unique – something you wouldn’t find on Tracker or in most other recent procedural shows.

Many viewers loved the fight scene, with one Reddit user, @Writepaw, comparing it to “a street fight on a tiny elevator.” Another, @horsenbuggy, called the fight choreography “fantastic,” adding that the show’s fights are both unique and enjoyable. User @Both-Pomegranate4929 even dubbed it “Will Trent’s Captain America elevator fight moment.”

This fight wasn’t happening in complete privacy, either. Earlier in the season, there was a similar fight in a hospital where Will and his father argued physically while nurses and doctors stood outside, hesitant to intervene. Like this current fight, that one was also well-done, focusing on the characters’ feelings as much as the action itself.

Even more than the exciting fight scenes, the characters in Will Trent have a strong connection and manage to find humor even in intense situations. Ramon Rodriguez, who plays Will Trent, brings a believable authenticity to his role thanks to his military background – something that’s lacking in Tracker. Though Will Trent and Tracker seem different at first, moments like these demonstrate they actually deliver a similar kind of entertainment.

The elevator fight is a great example of how much effort goes into making action sequences both exciting and believable. It feels much more realistic than scenes where Colter easily defeats multiple, much larger opponents despite having no apparent fighting skills. Because Will, Faith, Angela, and Ormewood are all trained law enforcement officers, their fight experience comes across as genuine. Even guest appearances by Jensen Ackles as Colter’s brother, Russell, on Tracker don’t quite match the impact and believability of this particular fight.

The fight scene in the elevator is easily one of the best I’ve seen on TV in years. One Reddit user, @pinkheffonparade, said it was so good they watched it twice! It’s a perfect example of how fight scenes on network television don’t need to be cheesy or predictable. They can be raw, exciting, and genuinely intense – as good as anything you’d find in an action movie. This scene really sets Will Trent apart, proving it’s far superior to Tracker. Sorry to the star of Tracker, but Will and Ormewood would definitely win in a fight, whether it’s in an elevator or not.

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2026-04-14 23:49