Fire Countryco-creator Max Thieriot gives an update on the progress of the highly-anticipated spinoff showSheriff Country.Fire Countrystars Thieriot, Kevin Alejandro, and Jordan Calloway, with the series returning for season 3 on October 18. In January 2024, it was reported that thespinoffSheriff Country— starringFireflyactor Morena Baccarin, whoappeared as Sheriff Mickey Fox inFire Country— will debut in the 2025-26 season. Baccarin enjoyed a guest starring role inFire Countryseason 2, and the popularity of her character led to a straight-to-series order forSheriff Country.
In an interview withDeadline, Thieriot gave a positive update on the show, praising star Baccarin and the strong writers room that has been assembled. TheSEAL Teamstar, who is also credited as co-creator and executive producer forSheriff Country,further revealed his excitement at the show’s upcoming release. Read Thieriot’s full comments below:
“Sheriff Countrywe’re very excited about, Morena is incredible. We’ve been assembling a really incredible [writers] room, I spoke with Joan and Tony the other day, and they’ve been over there working with [showrunner] Matt Lopez. I couldn’t be more excited for that show to be coming out.”
Will Sheriff Country Prove To Be a Hit For CBS?
Though The Show Has Not Yet Released, Hopes Will Be High
It should bode well for the potential long-term success ofSheriff County, with an existing formula already in place, and the ability to tell fresh, unique, and exciting stories. Focusing on police officers as opposed to firefightersallows the show to adopt the format of a police proceduralwhile set against an expansive rural backdrop, making it more unique than the typical city-based procedurals, such asThe Rookie,Law & Order, andBlue Bloods.Sheriff Countrywould be expected to be a success for CBS, and would likely run alongside its sister show.
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It is unclear how many seasonsFire Countrywill run, butthere seems to be plenty of scope for the show’s direction, which could run for several more seasons.Sheriff Countrywill likely want to stand on its own, while also usingFire Countryas an anchor for guest stars, and plots that could spill over into both shows, which is likely to help it attract the same viewership and capture the attention of procedural viewers.
Our Thoughts On The Creative Direction OfSheriff Country
Thieriot Could Pivot & Divert His Attention To The Spinoff Show
Thieriot, who grew up in Sonoma County, brought his personal experiences toFire Countryand could implement a similar creative vision forSheriff Country. WhileFire Countryprepares for the season 3 return, I would expect his near-decade-long relationship with CBS to afford him creative freedom to experiment with the spinoff. Whether he will appear on the show as Bode is unclear, but the fact the shows take place in the same universe means crossovers are almost a certainty. I believeSheriff Countrywill seek to be an expansive police drama, using its stunning Vancouver landscape, and sourcing strong actors from its sister show.
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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.
