The thrilling drama series Fire Country is getting a spinoff, and there are already a ton of exciting updates about the forthcoming show, Sheriff Country. Debuting in late 2022, Fire Country follows prisoner Bode Donovan who s an unorthodox early-release program that allows him to volunteer as a firefighter in Northern California and work with trained experts to battle massive blazes. With its mix of drama, action, and procedural elements, Fire Country grabbed the attention of viewers during its first season and already has major franchise potential.
Despite only garnering a paltry 50% leaves many openings for spinoffs set within the same universe. That's why, with Fire Country season 4 also happening, the series is being spun off into Sheriff Country soon.
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Fire Country Realism Controversy: Why The Real Cal Fire Criticized The Show
Fire Country features the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (Cal Fire), and the real Cal Fire disapproves of the CBS series.
Sheriff Country Latest News
The Spinoff Casts Its Male Lead
With the spinoff's ensemble continuing to take shape, the latest news confirms that Sheriff Country has found its male lead. Perhaps best known for his turn on CSI: Vegas, Matt Lauria has been tapped to play the leading role of Boone alongside Morena Baccarin. Boone is described as Sheriff Mickey's tough and capable partner with whom she has formed a strong bond. Though their styles may clash at times, they make an excellent team.
Sheriff Country Is Confirmed For Fall 2025
Morena Baccarin's Spinoff Gets The Green Light
After CBS introduced the Sheriff Mickey Fox character in Fire Country season 2, it was only a matter of time before the network's plans for a spinoff came to fruition. In May 2024, CBS officially gave Sheriff Country a season order that will see it arrive as part of the 2025-2026 season. This news comes mere weeks after the announcement of Fire Country season 3, proving the show is already blossoming into a bona fide franchise after only a few years on the air.
The series took the next big step in January 2025 when it was announced that Sheriff Country had finally begun filming. Though a release date is not known yet, Sheriff Country will be part of CBS' fall slate alongside Fire Country. Instead of being a midseason addition, the high-profile spinoff will fill one of the newly vacated slots left by the cancellation of S.W.A.T., FBI: International, and FBI: Most Wanted.
Fire Country is renewed for a fourth season.
Sheriff Country Cast Details
Morena Baccarin Stars As Sheriff Mickey Fox
Morena Baccarin will headline the series as Sheriff Mickey, but she isn't the only star attached thus far. Based on the comments of Diane Farr, it's been confirmed that Mickey's step-sister, Sharon, will appear in the spinoff, but the scope of her role is unknown. W. Earl Brown (Deadwood) is set to play Mickey's father (and Sharon's step-father) Wes, while Christopher Gorham (Covert Affairs) will play Mickey's ex-husband, Travis. Mickey and Travis share a daughter, but the role hasn't been cast yet. Michele Weaver (Love Is) will play a young deputy named Cassidy.
CSI: Vegas alum Matt Lauria has been cast in the leading male role, and he'll be playing the part of Deputy Boone. Boone is described as one of Sheriff Mickey's most capable officers and her longtime partner in crime fighting. However, he also has is own style which sometimes clashes with his superior officer.
The confirmed cast of Sheriff Country includes:
Actor |
Sheriff Country Role |
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|---|---|---|
Morena Baccarin |
Sheriff Mickey |
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Matt Lauria |
Boone |
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Diane Farr |
Sharon |
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W. Earl Brown |
Wes |
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Christopher Gorham |
Travis |
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Michele Weaver |
Cassidy |
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Sheriff Country Story Details
Sheriff Fox Protects Edgewater From A Dangerous World
The spinoff will likely play out like a modern procedural, and see Sheriff Mickey face off against various elements threatening her peaceful corner of the world.
Judging by what has transpired during Sheriff Fox's appearances on Fire Country, it's easy to surmise what Sheriff Country will be about. Morena Baccarin stars as Edgewater Sheriff Mickey, an overprotective cop who will do anything to keep her town safe. The veteran actor will be the center of the story, and it could have a character-driven narrative much like Fire Country. The spinoff will likely play out like a modern procedural, and see Sheriff Mickey face off against various elements threatening her peaceful corner of the world.
It's known that Mickey will have an ex-husband, Travis, and an as-yet-unnamed daughter who will have struggled with drug addiction. It seems as if Sheriff Mickey's personal life will be on full display during the series, which could make for compelling viewing. Viewers have already seen her relationship with her step-sister, but the introduction of her father will also add a myriad of new wrinkles in Sheriff Country.
Sheriff Country is a television series that follows the daily life and duties of law enforcement officials in a rural American county. The show documents the challenges and triumphs of the local sheriff's department as they tackle crime, maintain order, and serve their community.
- Seasons
- 1
- Main Genre
- Drama
- Producers
- Jerry Bruckheimer, KristieAnne Reed, Tony Phelan, Joan Rater, Matt Lopez
Fire Country
- Release Date
- October 7, 2022
- Network
- CBS
- Showrunner
- Max Thieriot, Tony Phelan, Joan Rater
Cast
Max Thieriot
WHERE TO WATCH
Fire Country is an action-drama series created for CBS that follows Bode Donavan, a man in the middle of a five-year stint in prison looking to redeem himself. Given a unique chance to do so, Bode signs on to a unique prison-release program where he'll have the rest of his sentence commuted if he works with firefighters in Northern California. What starts as a chance at redemption becomes a confrontation with his past when Bode is assigned to his hometown - where his life went down the wrong path.
- Writers
- Max Thieriot, Tony Phelan, Joan Rater
- Seasons
- 3
- Streaming Service(s)
- Paramount Plus
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