Two Shows, One Night: CBS Doubles Down on the Fire Country Franchise
In a bold programming move, CBS has officially confirmed not only the renewal of Fire Country for Season 4, but also the full-season greenlight of its highly anticipated spinoff series, Sheriff Country. Set in the same fictional world as Fire Country, the spinoff will explore the law enforcement side of Edgewater County, starring Morena Baccarin as Sheriff Mickey Fox.
According to CBS’s official press release, both series are expected to premiere back-to-back on Friday nights starting in fall 2025, forming a thematic two-hour drama block that blends wildfire action with rural law enforcement drama.
“Fire Country has quickly become one of our top-performing series,” said CBS President Amy Reisenbach. “Expanding its universe felt like a natural step. Sheriff Country will give fans a whole new angle on life in Edgewater.”
What to Expect in Fire Country Season 4
Season 4 of Fire Country will pick up where the explosive Season 3 finale left off, dealing with the aftermath of Vince Leone’s likely death, Gabriela’s looming departure, and a leadership shakeup at Station 42. Filming is set to begin this summer in British Columbia, with CBS eyeing a late September or early October premiere.
Returning cast members include:
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Max Thieriot as Bode Donovan
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Diane Farr as Sharon Leone
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Kevin Alejandro as Manny Perez
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Jordan Calloway as Jake Crawford
Notably absent from the initial cast list are Billy Burke and Stephanie Arcila, fueling further speculation that both Vince and Gabriela will not return as regulars in Season 4.
Introducing Sheriff Mickey Fox: The Spinoff’s Leading Lady
First introduced in Fire Country Season 3, Sheriff Mickey Fox (Morena Baccarin) made an immediate impression as a tough, no-nonsense sheriff who grew up in Edgewater and returned to take control of a deeply flawed department. Sheriff Country will follow her as she navigates corruption, organized crime, and a community at odds with itself.
The spinoff promises a tone that blends crime procedural with rural drama, similar in style to Longmire or early Justified, but with the familiar emotional depth of Fire Country.
“Mickey is layered, smart, and emotionally complex. She has a history with this town, and she’s not afraid to go against the grain,” Baccarin told Variety.
Potential Crossovers and Shared Universe Events
One of the most exciting aspects of this franchise expansion is the possibility of crossovers between Fire Country and Sheriff Country. CBS executives confirmed that characters from both series will appear across episodes, and certain plotlines will intertwine—allowing viewers to get a full sense of life in Edgewater County.
“We’re treating it like a shared world,” said co-creator Tony Phelan. “Think of how Chicago Fire, Chicago P.D., and Chicago Med interact. We’re aiming for something similar.”
Early fan theories suggest we may see Sheriff Mickey interacting with Bode, Sharon, or even members of Cal Fire on cases involving arson, illegal logging, or small-town corruption.
A Growing Franchise with Big Ambitions
With Fire Country becoming a breakout success for CBS—ranking among the top 10 most-watched scripted shows in its first season—the decision to launch Sheriff Country is a clear indication of the network’s faith in the franchise.
Both series are being developed under the same production umbrella, with Thieriot, Phelan, and Treadwell executive producing. This ensures continuity in tone, storytelling, and world-building.
Conclusion: A Franchise Is Born
As Fire Country prepares to return with a fresh season of emotional and physical fires, its spinoff Sheriff Country promises to expand the universe with new conflicts, new faces, and new flames to battle. Together, they will offer CBS viewers a full-circle look at the drama, danger, and human stories that define Edgewater County.
Fall 2025 is shaping up to be the biggest moment yet for the Fire Country franchise—and fans will be there, every Friday night, for the ride.
