A New Chapter Begins in Edgewater
With Fire Country continuing to blaze its path as one of CBS’s most-watched dramas, the network is officially expanding its universe. The much-anticipated spinoff, Sheriff Country, will be fronted by Gotham and Deadpool star Morena Baccarin, and fans of Fire Country are in for a treat—several familiar faces from the original show will make special appearances in the new series.
Morena Baccarin Steps Into the Spotlight
Morena Baccarin stars as Mickey Fox, an intense, determined sheriff working to restore order and justice in the same fictional Northern California setting as Fire Country. The character was introduced during a backdoor pilot in Fire Country Season 2, where Baccarin’s strong performance garnered instant attention. Now, with Sheriff Country officially greenlit, Baccarin will lead a new kind of law enforcement story—one that leans more into crime, mystery, and political tension, but still rooted in the wildfire-ravaged landscape of Edgewater.
Cameos From Fire Country Favorites
While Sheriff Country will center around the Sheriff’s Department and its own cast of characters, sources have confirmed that multiple Fire Country regulars will appear briefly in the first season. These cameo appearances are designed to maintain continuity between the two shows and keep fans grounded in the broader Edgewater universe.
Although CBS has not officially named which characters will appear, rumors suggest that Jake Crawford (Jordan Calloway), Eve Edwards (Jules Latimer), and possibly Sharon Leone (Diane Farr) may each show up in brief but meaningful roles. Given their deep ties to the town, the bridge between Cal Fire and the Sheriff’s Department provides plenty of storytelling potential.
A Shift in Tone but Familiar Ground
While Fire Country focuses on the adrenaline-fueled world of wildland firefighting, Sheriff Country will delve into a darker realm—criminal investigations, local corruption, and small-town politics. But the natural disaster setting that fans have come to associate with Edgewater will still be very much a part of the new series.
Showrunner Tia Napolitano, who also executive produces Fire Country, promises a balance of fresh drama with crossover intrigue. “We’re building something new, but it’s still part of the same world,” she said. “The crossover potential is real, and we know fans are going to be excited to see how these characters interact.”
Building a Shared CBS Universe
Sheriff Country marks CBS’s bold step toward creating a shared universe akin to the NCIS or FBI franchises. The goal is not only to deepen the storytelling possibilities in Edgewater but also to give viewers a broader emotional palette—contrasting the physical danger of Fire Country with the moral complexity of Sheriff Country.
With Morena Baccarin’s compelling presence at the center, and beloved Fire Country characters weaving in and out of the narrative, the spinoff stands a real chance of becoming a hit in its own right.
When and Where to Watch
Sheriff Country is slated to premiere in early 2026, following the Season 4 premiere of Fire Country. The pilot episode is expected to feature at least one crossover moment, giving audiences a seamless handoff between the two series. Both shows will air on CBS and stream on Paramount+.
As production gears up, fans are eager to see how Edgewater evolves in the hands of a new sheriff—and what secrets the town still holds beneath the smoke and ashes.
