CBS has recently announced the addition of a new series to its lineup for the 2025-26 broadcast season. The spinoff series, Sheriff Country, was revealed during CBS’s presentation in Los Angeles. This new series is a spinoff of the popular Fire Country, and it is set to be headlined by the talented Morena Baccarin.
In Sheriff Country, Morena Baccarin takes on the role of Mickey Fox, a no-nonsense sheriff who patrols the streets of small-town Edgewater. Mickey is the stepsister of Cal Fire’s division chief, Sharon Leone, played by Diane Farr from Fire Country. The series follows Mickey as she investigates criminal activity, all while dealing with her ex-convict father and a mysterious incident involving her daughter.
The idea for Sheriff Country was introduced during an April episode of Fire Country, where Morena Baccarin made a guest appearance. The episode was written by Joan Rater and Tony Phelan, alongside series star Max Thieriot. Thieriot, whose real-life experiences inspired Fire Country, also directed the planted spinoff episode, setting the stage for the new series.
CBS’s decision to greenlight the spinoff comes as no surprise, considering the success of Fire Country. The drama was the most-watched new broadcast series last season, averaging 8 million viewers per episode. CBS President and CEO George Cheeks hinted at the possibility of a spinoff during a conversation at the Banff World Media Festival last June. Cheeks expressed the network’s focus on mass-appeal franchises and building out new universes based on successful shows like Fire Country.
The initial episode of Sheriff Country is written by Tony Phelan and Joan Rater, with a story by Phelan, Rater, and Max Thieriot. The series is executive produced by Thieriot, Phelan, Rater, Jerry Bruckheimer, and KristieAnne Reed for JBTV. CBS Studios is responsible for producing the series, ensuring that viewers can expect top-notch quality and exciting storytelling from Sheriff Country.
As CBS prepares to launch Sheriff Country, fans of Fire Country and new viewers alike can look forward to a fresh and thrilling addition to the network’s lineup. With Morena Baccarin leading the cast and a talented team behind the scenes, Sheriff Country promises to deliver action, drama, and suspense as Mickey Fox takes on the challenges of being a small-town sheriff while navigating personal and professional obstacles. Stay tuned for the premiere of Sheriff Country and get ready to embark on a new adventure with this captivating spinoff series.