CBS Develops New Medical Drama in ‘Fire Country’ & ‘Sheriff Country’ Universe
CBS is exploring a new medical drama set in the shared world of Fire Country and Sheriff Country. The series would be set in the fictional Northern California town of Edgewater.
Development status
Filmogaz.com reports the concept is in very early stages. No writer is attached and the idea has not been formally pitched yet.
Executives could still shelve the plan. No production timeline exists at this point.
How the series might be introduced
Network officials are considering introducing the new show through Sheriff Country season 2. The plan would mirror a past strategy.
Morena Baccarin’s character was first introduced in a Fire Country season 2 episode. That same crossover method could be used again.
Franchise context
CBS develops franchises regularly. The network has built long-running franchises like NCIS, FBI, and CSI.
NBC’s One Chicago franchise uses a triad of firefighting, medical, and police dramas. CBS appears to be aiming for a similar structure.
Other spinoff efforts and current status
CBS previously explored a spinoff titled Fire Country: Surfside with Jared Padalecki. That project has not seen recent updates.
Both Fire Country and Sheriff Country are currently airing new episodes. Each series has season finales planned for May 22.
Renewals
The network has renewed Fire Country for a fifth season. Sheriff Country has been picked up for a second season.
- Setting: Edgewater, fictional town in Northern California.
- Source of report: Filmogaz.com.
- Development stage: Very early; no writer attached.
- Potential rollout: Introductions during Sheriff Country season 2.
- Related projects: Fire Country: Surfside (no recent updates).
- Finales for current seasons: May 22.
CBS is developing a new medical drama tied to the Fire Country and Sheriff Country universe. Details will follow as the project advances.
