CBS has made an early move by giving a series order toSheriff Country, a spin-off of the popular dramaFire Country. The network plans to debut the new series during the 2025-2026 TV season, extending the narrative universe of first responders to a new corner of storytelling. The genesis ofSheriff Countrystemmed from a backdoor pilot featured in theFire Countryepisode titled “Alert the Sheriff,” which aired on April 12.
Morena Baccarin(Homeland) leads the cast as Sheriff Mickey Fox, whose character is intrinsically linked toFire Country’sCal Fire division chief Sharon Leone, portrayed byDiane Farr.Mickey’s duties involve tackling criminal activitiesin the small-town setting of Edgewater while navigating personal challenges, including her complex family dynamics. The pilot episode ofSheriff Countryis being crafted byTony PhelanandJoan Rater, with starMax Thieriotjoining as a contributing writer. The production team, including Thieriot, Phelan, and Rater, along withJerry Bruckheimer and KristieAnne Reedfor Jerry Bruckheimer TV, mirrors that ofFire Country. Both series are under the CBS Studios umbrella.
CBSEntertainment presidentAmy Reisenbachannounced the series order, citing the network’s commitment to strategic programming development. “As we’ve said over and over, we do long-term development at CBS now,” Reisenbach emphasized. “Sheriff Countryis hot. It’s so hot that we’ve decided to make our first series pickup for 25-26, andSheriff Countrywill join the schedule next year as our series pick up.”
What Is ‘Fire Country’ About?
The show revolves aroundthe lives of first responders, particularly firefighters, as they navigate the challenges of their profession and personal lives. It delves into the adrenaline-fueled world of firefighting, highlighting the bravery, sacrifices, and camaraderie of the men and women who risk their lives to protect others and battle against the destructive force of wildfires. Alongside the intense action sequences, the series explores the complex relationships and dynamics within the tight-knit firefighting community, offering a poignant portrayal of resilience, teamwork, and the human spirit in the face of adversity.
In addition toSheriff Country,CBS has renewedFire Countryfor a third season. The series, co-created by Thieriot, Phelan, and Rater, features an ensemble cast includingBilly Burke, Kevin Alejandro, Stephanie Arcila, Jordan Calloway,andJules Latimer, alongside Farr and Thieriot.
WithSheriff Countrypoised to join CBS’s lineup, the network continues to expand its narrative landscape, promising audiences another engaging exploration into the world of first responders.
Fire Countryairs on Fridays at 10 PM ET on CBS. You can watch past episodes on 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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