The renowned television network CBS has greenlit a brand-new series, expanding the universe of the popular show Fire Country.
Slated for the 2025-26 television season, this represents the inaugural show confirmed for the season, as reported by Deadline.
Titled Sheriff Country, the show will feature the talented Morena Baccarin in a leading role.
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The announcement came as part of CBS’ presentation in Los Angeles that took place on Thursday (May 2).
Here’s the synopsis for Sheriff Country: The show stars Baccarin as the no-nonsense sheriff Mickey Fox who is the stepsister to Sharon Leone, portrayed by Diane Farr in Fire Country, the division chief of Cal Fire. Mickey Fox battles crime in the small town of Edgewater while dealing with her ex-convict father and a past mysterious event that involved her daughter.
The character of Mickey was first seen in an episode of Fire Country titled “Alert the Sheriff” where Morena guest-starred in April.
In her first appearance, Mickey (Baccarin) arrives in the town of Edgewater in a dramatic fashion in a helicopter while chasing a money launderer who disperses $50,000 in cash over a group of convicts. Audiences learned Mickey is not only Sharon’s (Farr) stepsister but also was key in the imprisonment of Sharon’s son Bode (Max Thieriot), who is now part of the firefighting program at Cal Fire.
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FAQ About ‘Sheriff Country’ Spinoff
Q: What is the title of the new spinoff?
A: The title of the new spinoff is “Sheriff Country.”
Q: Who will lead the cast in ‘Sheriff Country’?
A: Morena Baccarin will lead the cast as sheriff Mickey Fox.
Q: When will the new series premiere?
A: The series is scheduled to premiere during the 2025-26 broadcast season.
Q: How was the character Mickey Fox introduced?
A: Mickey Fox was introduced in an episode of ‘Fire Country’ called “Alert the Sheriff,” where Morena Baccarin guest-starred.
Q: What connection does Mickey Fox have to ‘Fire Country’?
A: Mickey is the stepsister of Sharon Leone, the division chief of Cal Fire, and played a part in the imprisonment of Sharon’s son Bode who joined the Cal Fire firefighting program.
Conclusion
CBS is set to expand their television universe with the announcement of “Sheriff Country,” a spinoff of the popular “Fire Country” series. Morena Baccarin is poised to take the leading role, bringing depth and intrigue to the character of Mickey Fox. With its ties to the original show, the spinoff promises to offer a captivating mix of family drama and crime-fighting adventure. Audiences can expect to delve into a world where justice is served amidst the complexities of familial and town dynamics. As we await the 2025-26 season premiere, “Sheriff Country” stands poised to ignite interest with its star-studded cast and tantalizing plot.