CBS is doubling down on the success of its hit series Fire Country by officially greenlighting a spinoff series, Sheriff Country. The upcoming drama will center around Sheriff Mickey Fox, a character first introduced in Fire Country Season 2 and played by Morena Baccarin.
The announcement was made on February 20, 2025, as part of Paramount Global’s slate of renewals and new programming.
“These returning shows represent a mix of long-standing hits and a new generation of fan favorites,” said Amy Reisenbach, President of CBS Entertainment, in a statement. “In collaboration with our extraordinarily talented partners in front of and behind the camera, we look forward to delivering another successful season.”
🕵️♀️ What Is Sheriff Country About?
Sheriff Country will shift the focus from firefighting to law enforcement, while still being set in the Fire Country town of Edgewater. The series follows Sheriff Mickey Fox, a tough, straight-talking law enforcer and stepsister to Cal Fire Division Chief Sharon Leone (Diane Farr). As she patrols the streets of Edgewater, Mickey must juggle local crimes, her complicated relationship with her ex-convict father (played by W. Earl Brown), and a mysterious case involving her estranged daughter.
The storylines promise a gritty, character-driven crime drama — while still maintaining emotional and thematic ties to the parent series.
🔗 How Sheriff Country Connects to Fire Country
Fans were first introduced to Mickey in the Fire Country Season 2 episode “Alert the Sheriff”, where she shared a tense family reunion with Sharon. It was also revealed that Mickey was the one who originally arrested Bode Leone (Max Thieriot), the series’ central character.
In a key moment of redemption and reconciliation, Bode later helped Sheriff Mickey uncover and arrest a corrupt deputy responsible for killing her predecessor. The fallout from that investigation is expected to impact Mickey’s trajectory in the spinoff.
🌟 Building a Franchise: Why CBS Is Betting on Fire Country
With an average of 8 million live viewers per episode and 10 million in live+35 multiplatform viewing, Fire Country has quickly become CBS’s most-watched new drama. According to CBS President & CEO George Cheeks, the show’s breakout success naturally paved the way for franchise expansion.
“It became very clear that not only was the show special, it really felt like this could be a great example of us building a franchise from scratch,” Cheeks said in an earlier interview. “You got your back nine. Now let’s start talking about extensions.”
🎬 Who’s Involved in Sheriff Country?
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Morena Baccarin leads the cast as Sheriff Mickey Fox.
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Diane Farr reprises her Fire Country role as Sharon Leone.
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W. Earl Brown, Christopher Gorham, Michele Weaver, and Matt Lauria round out the supporting cast.
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The pilot is written by Fire Country creators Tony Phelan and Joan Rater, with a story co-written by Max Thieriot.
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Executive producers include Thieriot, Phelan, Rater, Jerry Bruckheimer, and KristieAnne Reed.
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The series is produced by CBS Studios and Jerry Bruckheimer Television.
📅 When Will Sheriff Country Premiere?
Although CBS has not set an official premiere date, Sheriff Country is expected to debut during the 2025–2026 broadcast season. Production is currently underway, with casting announcements continuing to roll out.
Meanwhile, Fire Country remains a staple in CBS’s lineup and is currently airing its third season. On February 20, 2025, the series was officially renewed for Season 4, as confirmed via its social media:
“It’s official: We’re running it back for a FOURTH season. And we’re only just getting started.”
As Fire Country continues to burn bright on CBS, Sheriff Country is poised to extend the franchise’s reach — with compelling characters, small-town drama, and a new lens on justice in Edgewater.
Stay tuned for further updates as CBS continues to build one of its most successful scripted universes in years.
