The Announcement Fans Have Been Waiting For
CBS has officially confirmed that Fire Country Season 4 will premiere on October 17, 2025—and with it, viewers will also get a sneak peek into the upcoming spin-off, Sheriff Country.
Max Thieriot is at the center of it all—starring, writing, producing, and now expanding the Fire Country world into something much bigger. The news confirms what fans have suspected: Edgewater is becoming a universe of its own.
“This world is personal to me,” Max said. “And it still has so many stories left to tell.”
Meet the Spin-Off: Sheriff Country
Sheriff Country will focus on Sheriff Mickey Fox, played by Morena Baccarin (Deadpool, Homeland), a fierce, complex law enforcer introduced in Season 2 of Fire Country. Her spin-off will delve into rural justice, community tensions, and small-town mystery—set in the same world but told from a different lens.
“While Bode is fighting fire, Mickey is fighting crime,” Max explained. “They’re different battles, but both are about protecting what you love.”
This interconnectedness gives Max and the writing team more room to explore morally gray areas, new characters, and overlapping timelines.
Max’s Growing Role Behind the Camera
As Fire Country expands, so does Max Thieriot’s role in shaping it. He’s now executive producer on both series, overseeing character development, tone, and long-term vision.
From humble beginnings writing the pilot script based on his childhood experiences in Northern California, Max has now become the architect of an emerging franchise.
“When I first pitched this show, I just wanted to honor the people and places I grew up around. I never imagined it would turn into this.”
Why Fans Are Excited About Sheriff Country
What makes Sheriff Country unique is that it promises a female-led, character-driven drama with the same emotional intensity and real-world grit that defines Fire Country.
Morena Baccarin brings both authority and vulnerability to her role as Sheriff Fox. And with Max overseeing the storytelling, fans can expect authentic, emotionally grounded narratives that intersect with the world they already know and love.
What’s Next for Edgewater?
Season 4 of Fire Country is expected to:
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Conclude the Zabel Ridge fire arc
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Resolve the fate of key characters like Vince and Sharon
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Deepen Bode’s path to redemption
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Set the stage for Sheriff Country’s official debut
This crossover strategy has drawn comparisons to other TV universes like Chicago Fire / PD or Grey’s Anatomy / Station 19—but Max insists Fire Country remains its own beast.
“We’re not copying anyone. We’re telling our stories our way—with heart, heat, and humility.”
Conclusion: One Man, Two Shows, Infinite Possibilities
From starring in emotional scenes as Bode Donovan to producing two major series simultaneously, Max Thieriot is shaping one of the most emotionally resonant TV franchises of the decade.
And he’s doing it with authenticity, passion, and the same humility he had growing up in a small California town.
As October approaches, fans have not one, but two reasons to get excited.
Fire Country and Sheriff Country are just getting started—and Max Thieriot is far from done.
