WithFire Countrybecoming a bona fide hit for CBS, the network is doubling down on firefighter dramas. Apart fromthe potentialJared Padalecki-led spin-offandSheriff Country, the network is developing a new firefighter series, Deadline reports. FromDamon Wayans Jr, whose latest series,Poppa’s House, will premiere this fall on CBS,Ten Houseis a New York-set drama series about the iconic FDNY Ten House. The series is written byPilar Golden, creator and executive producer.Ten Housecomes from Wayan Jr.’s first-look deal with CBS Studios, extending to 2026.
Details about the series are not out yet with the series in the early stages of development. However, it is set to follow “two rookies as they grapple with their legacies as children of the 9/11 first responders while navigating their burgeoning feelings toward each other.” They work closely with the firehouse’s “well-trained and formidable veterans.” Working in the world’s busiest city will challenge them as they deal with the demands of being on the front lines of emergency response in an ever-changing and evolving city.
CBS and Other Networks Bank on First Responder Dramas
With shows like9-1-1andChicago Fireremaining popular all these years, first responder dramas always interest viewers.Fire Countrywas the latest entrant into the niche, and it proved a winner, emerging in the top five series for two years straight. As a result, CBS began exploring the possibility of spinoffs.Sheriff Country, which technically is not a firefighter show, is in the works.Morena Baccarinreprises her Sheriff Mickey character, who was introduced inFire Country. Meanwhile, Padalecki is set to appear inFire CountrySeason 2, playing Camden. If everything goes well, Camden will get his own show.
WhileTen Housedoes not have the small-town charm that won viewers over inFire Country, firehouses are usually close-knit. Many resemble families, and the lead characters' ties to heroes like 9/11 responders set the show up for success. Meanwhile, Golden is a seasoned writer with credits on shows likeHawai’i Five-O, theGossip Girlreboot, andGod Friended Me. She is developingKeatsfor NBC about a police officerwithAngela BassettandCourtney B. Vance’s production company.
There is no cast set for the series yet, but ifTen Houseis greenlit, casting should be underway soon after. There is also no release window for the show, but stay tuned to Collider for further updates. In the meantime, catch both seasons ofFire Countryon Paramount+.
Fire Country
A young convict joins a firefighting program looking for redemption and a shortened prison sentence. He and other inmates work alongside elite firefighters to extinguish massive blazes across the region.
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