CBS has recently made an exciting announcement regarding the addition of a new series to its lineup for the 2025-26 broadcast season. The network has greenlit a spinoff of the popular show Fire Country, which will be titled Sheriff Country. This new series will be headlined by the talented actress Morena Baccarin, known for her previous work in various television shows and films.
A Closer Look at Sheriff Country
In Sheriff Country, Baccarin will take on the role of the straight-shooting sheriff Mickey Fox. The character of Mickey Fox is the stepsister of Cal Fire’s division chief Sharon Leone, played by Diane Farr in Fire Country. Mickey’s character will be tasked with investigating criminal activities as she patrols the streets of the small town of Edgewater. Throughout the series, viewers will see Mickey contend with her ex-con father and a mysterious incident involving her wayward daughter.
The decision to move forward with Sheriff Country comes as no surprise, given the immense success of its predecessor, Fire Country. The drama was the most-watched new broadcast series of the previous season, averaging 8 million viewers per episode and 10 million in live+35 multi-platform viewing. CBS President and CEO George Cheeks had hinted at the possibility of a Fire Country spinoff during a conversation last June, praising the show’s mass-appeal franchise potential.
The initial episode of Sheriff Country has been written by Tony Phelan and Joan Rater, with a story by Phelan, Rater, and Max Thieriot. Thieriot, who also stars in Fire Country, serves as an executive producer alongside Phelan, Rater, Jerry Bruckheimer, and KristieAnne Reed for JBTV. The series is being produced by CBS Studios, ensuring that viewers can expect high-quality content and storytelling.
Looking Ahead
As Sheriff Country gears up for its debut, fans of Fire Country and new viewers alike can anticipate an exciting and engaging addition to the CBS lineup. With Morena Baccarin at the helm and a talented creative team behind the scenes, Sheriff Country is poised to captivate audiences with its unique storyline and compelling characters. Stay tuned for more updates and announcements as the series prepares to hit the airwaves in the upcoming broadcast season.