CBS’s expanding Fire Country universe is heating up, as Sheriff Country — the franchise’s first official spinoff — is officially in production. Lead star Morena Baccarin has offered fans a first glimpse behind the scenes, teasing the darker, edgier tone of the highly anticipated new drama.
🎬 Morena Baccarin Returns as Mickey Fox
In Sheriff Country, Baccarin reprises her role as Sheriff Mickey Fox, the no-nonsense step-sister of Sharon Leone (played by Diane Farr). Mickey made her debut in a single episode of Fire Country, but will now take center stage in the upcoming spinoff, investigating crimes in and around the fire-prone Northern California town of Edgewater.
Over the weekend, Baccarin shared several photos from the set on Instagram, showing herself alongside co-star Diane Farr. The shots, captured in a forest setting, evoke a tense and moody atmosphere — possibly hinting at a scene reminiscent of their previous shared moment in Fire Country. Her caption read:
“TV sisters and more!!! Can’t wait to see what’s coming for us! 👯 #SheriffCountryComingSoon.”
🔍 What Is Sheriff Country About?
The spinoff will follow Sheriff Mickey Fox, a strong-willed law enforcement officer who balances small-town policing with her complicated family ties — including her ex-convict father and an estranged relationship with her daughter. The series promises to explore both personal drama and gripping crime narratives, keeping it grounded in the emotional core that defines Fire Country.
While an exact premiere date has not been announced, Sheriff Country is expected to air on CBS later in 2025.
👨👧 Family Tensions & New Characters
One of the central dynamics in Sheriff Country will involve Mickey’s rocky relationship with her stepsister Sharon, which was previously strained due to issues involving Sharon’s son, Bode Leone (Max Thieriot). The spinoff will also introduce Mickey’s daughter, whose storyline is being kept tightly under wraps — but is already teased as pivotal to the show’s early mystery.
Additionally, W. Earl Brown (Deadwood, Preacher) has joined the cast as Mickey and Sharon’s father, described as “lovable but ultimately unreliable.”
✍️ Creative Team & Crossover Potential
Sheriff Country comes from Fire Country co-creators Tony Phelan and Joan Rater, who penned the pilot episode. Max Thieriot, who not only stars in Fire Country but also helped create it, contributes to the story and development. Matt Lopez, best known for Promised Land, has been tapped as showrunner, ensuring a seasoned hand will guide the new series.
Given its shared setting in Edgewater and close ties to the flagship series, crossovers between Sheriff Country and Fire Country are not only likely — they’re expected. This kind of interconnected worldbuilding is fast becoming CBS’s signature formula, especially amid discussions of yet another potential spinoff starring Jared Padalecki as Camden.
📺 What’s Next?
With production now in motion, fans can expect more casting announcements in the coming weeks — particularly around the character of Mickey’s daughter. CBS is clearly positioning Sheriff Country as the next chapter in its rapidly growing Fire Country franchise, and if early glimpses are any indication, it’s aiming for a darker, more character-driven extension of the world viewers already love.
Stay tuned for more details as Sheriff Country moves closer to its series debut.
