Fire Country star and co-creator Max Thieriot shares new details about the upcoming spinoff Sheriff Country, promising fresh characters, deeper Edgewater storytelling, and emotional drama.

Max Thieriot Finally Opens Up About the Fire Country Spinoff

Fire Country fans have been eagerly awaiting news about the upcoming spinoff, Sheriff Country, and now star and co-creator Max Thieriot has delivered a long-awaited update.

In a recent interview, Thieriot expressed his excitement for the project, describing it as an exploration of a different side of Edgewater. While still closely connected to the original series, Sheriff Country introduces a new lead in Morena Baccarin’s Sheriff Mickey Fox—offering fresh narrative terrain and emotional depth.

“We’re excited to show a more intimate, community-based side of law enforcement,” Thieriot shared. “In small towns, you know the people involved in the cases, and that creates intense personal stakes—especially when backup isn’t guaranteed.”

This spinoff isn’t just a spin—it builds a richer understanding of the same hometown, nearly expanding the Fire Country universe into a more complete portrait of the town and its people.

Although Sheriff Country isn’t airing until fall 2025, the anticipation is real—especially among fans hoping to see more familiar faces as occasional cross-over characters.

With his passion for the project clear, Thieriot offers fans confidence that the legacy of Fire Country will continue in inspiring new directions.