CBS has recently announced the pickup of a new series for the 2025-26 broadcast season called “Sheriff Country,” which is a spinoff of the popular show “Fire Country.” The show will be headlined by Morena Baccarin and will delve into the character of sheriff Mickey Fox as she navigates the criminal activities in small-town Edgewater.
The introduction of the potential spinoff was done through Baccarin’s guest appearance in an episode of “Fire Country.” This episode, titled “Alert the Sheriff,” set the stage for the new series by introducing Mickey Fox and her complex relationships with other characters from the original show. The fact that this spinoff has been greenlit by CBS is unsurprising, given the success of “Fire Country” as the most-watched new broadcast series last season.
The show is being spearheaded by executive producers Max Thieriot, Joan Rater, and Tony Phelan, with Jerry Bruckheimer and KristieAnne Reed also on board. The pilot episode for “Sheriff Country” was co-written by Phelan, Rater, and Thieriot, drawing from experiences that Thieriot had in real life which inspired the original series “Fire Country.” This indicates a strong creative team behind the show, with a mix of established talent and fresh perspectives.
CBS President and CEO George Cheeks has expressed his focus on developing mass-appeal franchises, with “Fire Country” being a prime example of a show that can expand into a larger universe. This strategic decision to invest in spinoffs and extensions of successful shows is a smart move by the network to capitalize on existing fan bases and create new opportunities for storytelling.
Overall, the announcement of “Sheriff Country” as a new series on CBS shows a commitment to cultivating original content within established franchises. With a talented cast, experienced creative team, and a proven track record of success with “Fire Country,” the spinoff has the potential to capture audiences’ attention and become a hit in its own right. It will be interesting to see how the show develops and whether it can live up to the high expectations set by its predecessor.