Fire Country’s sheriff-focused spinoff gets a major production update with the addition of a new cast member tied to both Mickey (Morena Baccarin) and Sharon (Diane Farr). Season 2 introduced Mickey to thecast ofFire Country, the no-nonsense Sheriff’s Sergeant of Edgewater and Sharon’s step-sister, making her Bode’s (Max Thieriot) aunt. She’ll be starring inSheriff Country, a spinoff currently scheduled to air in the 2025-26 season. The series is expected to follow her investigating criminal activity in the town, while also contending with her father, a former convict, and her estranged daughter.
Now,Deadlinehas confirmedW. Earl Brown will be guest starring onFire Countryseason 3 as Wes, Mickey’s father and Sharon’s step-father. A reclusive marijuana grower, TheDeadwoodandMandalorianstar’s character will cause plenty of tension with his daughter because of his illegal activities. However, according to a character description from CBS, he still loves his family, including his granddaughter, Skye, but isn’t always the most reliable figure. His introduction in the main series will set him up as a series regular inSheriff Country.
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Although it’s unclear what Brown’s Wes is going to be doing in hisFire Countrydebut, his episode will no doubt set the stage for theupcomingSheriff Country. Seeds for the spinoff were planted during season 2, when Mickey first arrived in search of a money launderer who tossed $50,000 from above as the convicts were working. The episode offered a strong look at her character, testing the waters to gauge interest in her potentially being a lead on her own series. Luckily, it seems to have impressed,given CBS has already ordered the show.
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Wes' inclusion inFire Countryseason 3 shows howany spinoffs for the series will be hardwired into the DNA of the originalshow. It also highlights how much the series is starting to branch out, with rumors of another spinoff coming after guest starJared Padalecki extended his CBS first-look dealin September. Brown’s involvement inSheriff Countrymight just be the start of even more casting announcements, not just for the confirmed spinoff, but other potential ways the shared universe can continue to grow.
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With Brown joiningFire Countryin a critical role for its spinoff, it seems the show is going to start focusing on setting up a larger universe while also telling important stories about Bode and the people around him. The series' popularity makes its current growth unsurprising, and adding Wes as a prominent character forSheriff Countrywill only continue to reflect its success. Since more will likely be revealed as his episode draws near, it remains to be seen how his involvement will set up Mickey’s new series.
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Fire Country follows Bode Donovan, a young convict seeking redemption by joining a firefighting program in his Northern California hometown. Working alongside elite firefighters, Donovan and fellow inmates strive to control massive wildfires in the region while navigating personal challenges and community dynamics.
