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Grey’s Anatomy star Ellen Pompeo recounts an uncomfortable sex scene from the hospital drama, explaining why she wasn't a fan of it. Pompeo is readying to take on her first major television role since first appearing as Meredith Grey two decades ago, leading the new Hulu drama Good American Family. But even though she hasn't taken a step back from Grey's, appearing in a recurring capacity while continuing to narrate and executive produce the series, she still has plenty of thoughts to share about the stories that Meredith has been a part of.

In an interview on the Call Her Daddypodcast (via Variety), Pompeo recounted the sex scene that Meredith had with George (T.R. Knight) in the season 2 episode "What Have I Done To Deserve This?" and revealed that she and Knight didn't want to do it. Though she is friends with Knight, Pompeo talks in the quote below about...

Exclusive: Joan Rater and Tony Phelan, co-creators and executive producers of CBS’ popular drama Fire Country and its upcoming spinoff series Sheriff Country, have signed a first-look producing deal with the studio behind the franchise, CBS Studios.

Under the pact, the duo will develop and produce series through their company Midwest Livestock, Inc. They will continue to work with their longtime associate Kate Wagener, who has been promoted from manager to VP Development.

Rater and Phelan have separate writing-producing deals for their services on Fire Country and Sheriff Country, both of which they co-created and executive produce with Fire Country star Max Thieriot, whose real-life experiences inspired the mothership series. Fire Country was recently renewed for a fourth season; Sheriff Country, which originated as a Fire Country planted spinoff, is set to launch in 2025-26.

Previously, Rater and Phelan had two back-to-back overall deals at CBS Studios, creating and executive...

As part of a major roundup that included the renewals of several CBS series, both Fire Country and Sheriff Country have also been renewed for new seasons. Fire Country is nearing the end of its third season and is due to air Episode 12 of 15, “I’m the One Who Just Goes Away,” tomorrow on February 21, with the penultimate dropping February 28 and the finale releasing March 7. As for Sheriff Country, this serves as an early renewal of the series, which is due to debut later this year. Sheriff Country will feature Deadpool veteran Morena Baccarin in the lead role of Mickey Fox, with W. Earl Brown also starred as Wes. The show was written by Tony Phelan, Joan Rater, and Max Thierot, with Thierot directing.

Even 20 years after its initial release, Grey's Anatomy is still dominating viewing figures around the world. Now that the show is available on a range of streaming platforms, viewers now have the privilege of watching this pioneering medical drama right from the very start. With 21 seasons under its belt, it's clear that Grey's Anatomy has perfected the formula for fantastic TV.

However, it would be wrong to say that Grey's Anatomy has maintained its high popularity with every fan. Although they tried with all their might, some fans felt that the storylines had gone too far and had to stop watching. Thus, it seems that certain scenes pushed a lot of Grey's Anatomy fans to the point of no return.

Fans Bid Farewell to an Integral Character Season 10, Episode 24, "Fear (of the Unknown)"

For many fans, Cristina Yang is the key to Grey's Anatomy's success. Her fiery personality and...

Since 2005, Grey's Anatomy has produced a hoard of amazing characters. From incredible surgeons like Richard Webber to swoon-worthy doctors like Derek Shepherd, all of these characters work to make this show a success. So, even with a variety of intense medical cases, many long-term fans would agree that the show is a hit because of its diverse range of characters.

But with so many faces to choose from, it's evident that not everyone is going to be a fan favorite. Some characters are just too obnoxious for their own good, and occasionally, a certain character will just take things too far. As such, for every good Grey's Anatomy character, there seems to be plenty that are just plain annoying.

An Intern That Took Advantage of Others Izzie Stevens

Although Izzie started her internship at the same time as Meredith Grey, they didn't share the same levels of success. Izzie tended...

Sheriff Country gets a big update, as lead star Morena Baccarin shares photos from the set. The first Fire Country spinoff will see Baccarin reprise the role of Mickey Fox, the step-sister of Sharon (Diane Farr) and a Sheriff's Sergeant. Although she has only appeared in a single episode of the main series so far, Mickey will soon step into the spotlight.

Baccarin shared some photos from the set of Sheriff Country, showing the Deadpool & Wolverine star standing and posing with Farr. The photos also show the dark exterior, with the two actors seemingly filming in the woods. It may bring to mind a scene from Baccarin's appearance in Fire Country, with Mickey and Sharon running in the woods. The caption, in any case, reads: “TV sisters and more!!! Can’t wait to see what’s coming for us!

CBS’ Fire Country would’ve hit too close to home this week. With that in mind, out of sensitivity to the devastation in the Los Angeles area and out of respect for the tens of thousands impacted by the massive Southern California fires, the scheduled repeat of the Northern California firefighter drama this Friday is being pulled. A rerun of NCIS: Sydney will air in its place. CBS’ Jan. 10 lineup will consist of NCIS: Sydney repeats at 8 Pm and 9 Pm, followed by a S.W.A.T. encore at 10 Pm.

There will be no change to NBC’s schedule tonight, with One Chicago returning after a holiday hiatus, including a new episode of Chicago Fire. Per the released synopsis, in the episode, Cruz’s past comes back to haunt him, Severide prepares to teach an arson class at the academy while Mouch searches for a victim’s next of kin.

ABC’s first responder drama 9-1-1,...

There's no denying that Grey's Anatomy is teeming with drama. But that doesn't mean that the characters don't know how to have fun every once in a while. Whether it's a faux pas in the Or or an embarrassing sexual escapade, these surgeons also help to bring a touch of laughter and light to Grey Sloan.

But, when Grey's Anatomy experiments with humor, it manages to do so tastefully. While some jokes are a little on the nose, it gets its funniness from character interactions. So, even after a tough day of saving lives, the cast still knows how to make each other, and the audience chuckle.

Cristina Belts Out a Tune While Cutting a Patient Season 4, Episode 14, "The Becoming"

Cristina Yang is well known for her professional abilities, but Season 4, Episode 14, "The Becoming" proves that she's also a fantastic singer. While standing in a deadly silent operating theater, Yang...

Exclusive: W. Earl Brown has signed on for a guest starring role on the CBS drama series Fire Country. The episode is expected to introduce him as a series regular on the Morena Baccarin-led spinoff Sheriff Country.

The new CBS Studios-produced project was ordered to series for the 2025-26 season in May.

Sheriff Country follows straight-shooting Sheriff Mickey Fox (Baccarin), the stepsister of Cal Fire’s division chief Sharon Leone (Diane Farr), who investigates criminal activity as she patrols the streets of small-town Edgewater while contending with her ex-con father and a mysterious incident involving her wayward daughter.

Brown will portray Wes, an off-the-grid marijuana grower as well as the father of Sheriff Mickey Fox and stepfather of Sharon Leone. Wes lives a semi-reclusive life in the mountains of Edgewater, allowing only a select few to know the location of his marijuana grow operation.

Imagine this: you’re sitting down, minding your business, when suddenly a show like Fire Country blazes its way onto your screen. It’s raw, gripping, and just chaotic enough to pull you in. But you know what’s even better? When that fire is about to spread further it turns into a whole new thing. Yes, Fire Country is getting a spinoff, and it’s going to be Sheriff Country.

Max Thieriot in Fire Country (2022)

The announcement of Sheriff Country feels like a hotshot firefighter rolling up to a blaze, ready to tackle it headfirst. And this isn’t just another spinoff to cash in on a name. It’s a whole new beast waiting to be tamed. And trust us, this spin-off? It’s not about playing it safe.

So, what exactly do we know about this firecracker of a spinoff? Grab your popcorn, because here’s everything...

Majesty, a new ITV period drama, aims to portray Queen Elizabeth I’s early life through a daring and modern lens. The project, created by former Grey’s Anatomy showrunners Joan Rater, Tony Phelan, and William Harper, will follow Elizabeth’s formative years at King Henry VIII’s court, combining historical intrigue with speculative narrative.

The series, directed by James Strong (Mr Bates vs the Post Office), will center on conspiracy theories surrounding Elizabeth’s early years. While Elizabeth I is frequently portrayed as a formidable ruler who reigned for nearly 50 years, Majesty takes a different perspective, delving into her early difficulties and secrets. The show’s makers describe it as “an emotional, funny, and contemporary-feeling alternate history about how three outsiders try to stay alive while hiding a secret that, if discovered, would rock England to its foundations.”

This unique perspective comes as Tudor-era dramas regain appeal. The BBC has...

Exclusive: A trio of former Grey’s Anatomy showrunners are teaming on an ITV period drama that will reimagine the life of a young Elizabeth I in the court of the notorious King Henry VIII.

As the BBC’s high-profile Tudor series Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light amasses solid ratings, Joan Rater, Tony Phelan and William Harper are teaming on Majesty, which is being directed by Mr Bates vs the Post Office helmer James Strong. The show comes from Strong’s nascent Studiocanal-backed indie Strong Film & Television and is being sold by Studiocanal.

Majesty will depict the life of a young Elizabeth I and her place in the court of King Henry VIII. Yet far from being an historical account of Elizabeth’s early years, it will reimagine her life based upon conspiracy theories which surrounded her when she was young. Elizabeth I became Queen a decade after Henry VIII’s death,...

Jared Padalecki is best known for the role of Sam Winchester in the long-running series Supernatural and the Walker revival. Since both series ended, the actor is making a huge shift from The CW to CBS in Fire Country.

The actor's casting announcement came late this summer, and he initially joined for a multi-episode role. Padalecki is set to make his debut in Season 3, Episode 5, "Edgwater's About to Get Real Cozy," which airs on Nov. 15 on CBS. Ahead of the new episode, the network has just treated fans with the first look at Padalecki's newcomer character, Camden.

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The 20-second teaser introduces Camden as the new boss, and the interactions he has with Jordan Calloway's Jake and Max Thieriot's Bode, as he pushes Max into...

Fire Country features a talented cast playing various characters, with Max Thieriot leading as Bode Leone. The series focuses on the drama and character relationships in addition to fire and rescue situations. Other cast members include Jordan Calloway, Kevin Alejandro, Diane Farr, and Billy Burke.

Fire Country features a talented cast playing a wide variety of characters, from convicts to firefighters and everything in between. The action drama TV series, created by Max Thieriot, Tony Phelan, and Joan Rater, debuted on CBS in October 2022 and was a quick hit among audiences, partly thanks to the performance of Thieriot himself. CBS has produced and released two seasons and 32 episodes of Thieriot's hit drama (as of the writing of this article), with a third season on the way, which will feature even more exciting stars.

Thieriot leads the cast of Fire Country seasons 1 and 2 as Bode Leone, a convict who volunteers for...

CBS' hit procedural series Fire Country has burned up the ratings across its three seasons thus far, but will the firefighting drama get renewed for season 4? Debuting in 2022 and created by Max Thieriot, Tony Phelan and Joan Rater, the series concerns inmate firefighter Bode (Thieriot), who helps battle California's mighty wildfires in order to shorten his prison sentence. Not only does Fire Country capture the high-stakes and excitement of firefighting, the drama also delves into the lives of the characters, and explores a myriad of social issues that actually affect the volunteers of the California Conservation Camp Program.

Besides the fires which put Bode and his team's lives in danger week after week, Fire Country has a wealth of storylines the keep the excitement high. Bode's will-they-won't-they with Gabriela is one of the most interesting romances on TV today, and season 3 is bound to introduce more wrinkles into the love triangle with Diego.

Given that CBS Fire Country is scheduled to return with its third season in a few days, star, co-creator, and executive producer Max Thieriot is sharing whats in store, particularly the theme for the season. The last viewers saw of the firefighter drama show was on May 17, 2024, with the Season 2 finale which ended with a cliffhanger, as Bodes (Thieriot) ex-girlfriend Gabriela (Stephanie Arcila) was to say I do to Diego (Rafael de la Fuente). Fire Country was co-created by Thieriot, Tony Phelan, and Joan Rater for CBS.

Exclusive: Max Thieriot, star, co-creator and executive producer of Fire Country and co-creator/executive producer of spinoff Sheriff Country, has signed a first-look deal with the studio behind the CBS drama franchise, CBS Studios.

Thieriot has been in the CBS/CBS Studios fold since he was cast as a series regular on the 2017 military drama Seal Team, transitioning to Fire Country after the pilot was picked up to series that went on to become the most watched freshman of the 2022-23 season.

“I’ve been working now with CBS and CBS Studios for almost 10 years, and have come to love everybody over there,” Thieriot said. “At this point they really are like family, and that for me is one of the most important things in this business. From the beginning, they believed in me and supported me, helping me along the way of finding the best people to be involved with.

The Season 2 finale for Fire Country ended with Gabriela and Diego exchanging vows, and Bode coming to terms that she's now beyond his grasp. The Season 3 trailer teases Bode and Gabi might still happen, however, after her wedding was dashed by a disastrous intervention.

The third season of Fire Country is proving to be the best of the series' entire run; Season 2 ended with open questions for Bode, Manny, Jake, and Gabriela's arcs. Gabriela (played by Stephanie Arcila) evidently still had strong feelings for Bode (Max Thieriot) during the finale, enough to distract her thoughts on the wedding aisle. Season 2's ending teased audiences that Gabi and Diego got married, and that Bode has completely walked away from the situation. However, the Season 3 trailer revealed the wedding ceremony was interrupted by a helicopter crash, and that Bode and Gabi have been given another chance. Showrunner Tia Napolitano told TVLine that...

Following Fire Country season 2's cliffhanger, many wonder if Gabriela and Diego will go through with getting married, but their fate (especially Gabriela's) may have already been spoiled. The CBS action drama TV series, created by Max Thieriot, Tony Phelan, and Joan Rater, follows a group of firefighters and paramedics working for the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, aka Cal Fire. Gabriela is among the group, alongside Bode, an inmate who volunteers for Cal Fire in Fire Country. However, as of the season 2 finale, Bode is a free man.

At the end of the episode, Bode, who is Gabriela's ex, walked out of Gabriela and Diego's wedding to find his uncle, Luke. Luke informed his nephew that he was officially a free man. With this exciting news, Bode declared that his only focus from now on would be becoming a firefighter. So, Fire Country season 3 will feature a revamped Bode,...

Exclusive: Following the outsized success of Prime Video’s YA drama The Summer I Turned Pretty, Amazon is bringing another popular romantic book series to the screen. The streamer has given a series order to Off Campus, a college-set romantic drama based on the international best-selling novels by Elle Kennedy, with Louisa Levy (Death and Other Details) serving as showrunner.

The TV adaptation, produced by Amazon MGM Studios, is starting the way the book series does, with the first season based on the first novel, the 2015 The Deal, following the unlikely romance between a wry, hockey-hating music major and Briar University’s playboy star center.

There are 5 books in Kennedy’s Off-Campus series, which depicts the elite ice hockey team, and the women in their lives, as they grapple with love, heartbreak, and self-discovery—forging deep friendships and enduring bonds while navigating the complexities that come with transitioning into adulthood.

Bode and Gabriela have been the will-they/won't-they relationship of Fire Country since the show's beginning, but that needs to change heading into season 3 (despite the teased steamy scene of them in the Fire Country season 3 trailer). The couple's chemistry and attraction towards one another was fun at first. But now, two seasons and 32 episodes later, Bode and Gabriela's drama has grown tiresome, and it is time for both characters (and the CBS action drama TV series) to move on from their frustrating romantic relationship for good.

Fire Country season 3 will likely consist of around 22 episodes and premiere on Friday, October 18, 2024, at 9 p.m. Et on CBS.

Fire Country, created by Max Thieriot, Tony Phelan, and Joan Rater, revolves around Thieriot's Bode, a convict with a troubled past who volunteers for Cal Fire to reduce his prison sentence. In doing so, Bode is reunited with his family and old friends...

The trailer for Fire Country season 3 previews a steamy reunion between Bode and Gabriela after a disastrous wedding. Although the pairing has appeared to be a central part of the CBS show, Bode Donovan (Max Thieriot) and Gabriela Perez (Stephanie Arcila) have experienced their share of setbacks. For example, Gabriela began a relationship with Diego Moreno (Rafael de la Fuente), and by the end of Fire Country season 2, Diego and Gabriela were set to be married.

But ahead of the new season's debut, which premieres on Friday, October 18 at 9 Pm Et on CBS, a trailer for Fire Country season 3 confirms that the wedding turns to disaster. Check it out, below:

The trailer shows that something horrific happens at Gabriela's wedding before she can complete her vows to Diego. In the aftermath, all the main characters who are present at the ceremony do their best to help those injured and mitigate the damage.

A second Fire Country spinoff appears to be more likely, as Jared Padalecki signs a major deal with CBS. After a 15-season run as Sam Winchester on the monster-hunting drama Supernatural, Padalecki had already lined up his next role on The CW with Walker. The reboot of the 1990s action series lasted four seasons, coming to an end earlier this year. But it looks like the veteran TV star has already lined up his next starring role, which will be previewed in Fire Country season 3.

Deadline reports that CBS Studios has extended its first-look deal with Padalecki. The deal, which means that Padalecki is involved with developing and producing a new series for CBS Studios, comes as the actor will guest star in three episodes of Fire Country season 3, with the potential for a spinoff built around his character.

Jared Padalecki's Potential Fire Country Spinoff, Explained His Character Will Have A Connection With Bode.

The Fire Country season 2 finale ended with Gabriela and Diego at the altar, but a season 3 video suggests that the couple never said, "I do," which could hurt Bode's storyline in the upcoming episodes. The CBS action drama TV series, created by Max Thieriot, Tony Phelan, and Joan Rater, follows Thieriot's Bode Leone, a convict volunteering for the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (Cal Fire) to reduce his prison sentence. However, Bode's time with Cal Fire in Fire Country results in him confronting his past and his hometown in Northern California.

Fire Country season 3 (which will likely consist of around 22 episodes) premieres on Friday, October 18, 2024, at 9 p.m. Et on CBS.

Throughout Fire Country, Bode has undergone a lot of changes, both good and bad. In particular, his tumultuous romance with Gabriela Perez has been a major source of heartbreak. Bode and Gabriela connected the moment they met.

A Grey's Anatomy casting update has revealed that a new arrival in the cast has been promoted for the upcoming season. The long-running medical drama has followed the personal and professional lives of the staff at Seattle's Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital (formerly the Seattle Grace Hospital) since it premiered on ABC in 2005. The upcoming Grey's Anatomy season 21 will feature the return of longtime main cast members Chandra Wilson and James Pickens Jr., as well a recurring appearance from Ellen Pompeo's Meredith Grey, who left the series in season 19 though she remains on board as producer and narrator.

Per Variety, Natalie Morales has been upgraded from a guest star to a recurring cast member for Grey's Anatomy season 21. Her character, pediatric surgeon Dr. Monica Beltran, originally made her debut in season 20 and has so far appeared in six episodes. At the time of writing, it is unknown how many episodes...

The possibility of Station 19 cameos in Grey's Anatomy season 21 gets addressed by showrunner Meg Marinis. Even though the ABC firefighter drama signed off with its series finale earlier this year, the upcoming episodes of the hospital soap will include a major character from the spinoff. Jason George will continue the role of Dr. Ben Warren, joining Grey's Anatomy season 21 as a series regular. It has sparked speculation about whether other Station 19 cast members might be able to make an appearance.

Ahead of the premiere of Grey's Anatomy season 21, which returns Thursday, September 26 at 10 Pm Et on ABC, the latest update from TVLine provides some insight into whether Carina DeLuca Bishop (Stefania Spampinato) and Taryn Helm (Jaicy Elliot) might appear. Marinis, an executive producer who took over as showrunner as of season 20, seemingly indicated that Carina could make an appearance. Read the showrunner's comments below:

Carina exists in our world,...

Morena Baccarin will soon be starring in Sheriff Country, a spinoff of the hit series Fire Country. Ahead of the show's arrival, Baccarin has shared some new details about her character.

Per Collider, Baccarin commented on Sheriff Country during a panel hosted by Maggie Lovitt at Fan Expo Canada. She shared how she's not sure just yet where the story will go, as the series is still in the midst of having its pilot episode written. With that said, Baccarain was able so share some new details about the background of her character, Mickey Fox, who previously appeared in in Fire Country to help set up the spinoff.

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Fire Country features a talented cast playing various characters, with Max Thieriot leading as Bode Leone. The series focuses on the drama and character relationships in addition to fire and rescue situations. Other cast members include Jordan Calloway, Kevin Alejandro, Diane Farr, and Billy Burke.

Fire Country features a talented cast playing a wide variety of characters, from convicts to firefighters and everything in between. The action drama TV series, created by Max Thieriot, Tony Phelan, and Joan Rater, debuted on CBS in October 2022 and was a quick hit among audiences, partly thanks to the performance of Thieriot himself. CBS has produced and released two seasons and 32 episodes of Thieriot's hit drama (as of the writing of this article), with a third season on the way, which will feature even more exciting stars.

Thieriot leads the cast of Fire Country seasons 1 and 2 as Bode Leone, a convict who volunteers for...

Fans of Fire Country can rest assured that showrunner Tia Napolitano has confirmed that Season 3 will pick up right where the dramatic Season 2 finale ended. One of the most popular shows on CBS, known for its extreme storylines and emotional character arcs, comes back without any time jump on Friday, October 18, so that viewers could get immediate answers to all the burning questions left from the previous season.

"We are doing a direct pickup," Napolitano revealed to TVLine. "So everyone's going to get all the answers that they were itching for at the end of our Season 2 finale." So, that means all the cliffhangers from the Season 2 finale -- everybody at the edge of their seat -- are picked up right off the bat, like Gabriela and Diego's wedding. As viewers may recall, Season 2 ended with the couple standing at the altar, begging the question for all to wonder if...

Supernatural actor Jared Padalecki has found a new television series. Amid the cancelation of his series, Walker, Padalecki joined CBS's Fire Country and his character will be a game-changer.

Speaking to TVLine, Fire Country showrunner Tia Napolitano teased why Jared Padalecki's arrival is exciting for the series and its future. The news of his casting broke out recently, with the Supernatural star set to play a character named Camden Casey, who is described as "SoCal firefighter and a maverick with a surfer swagger who is a force to be reckoned with and immediately recognizes Bodes (Max Thieriot) raw talent." Now, Napolitano also teased what's exciting about his arrival in Edgewater.

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Speaking about Padalecki's new character, Napolitano teased that, We launch Camden Casey in a really dynamic way.

Fans of Supernatural star Jared Padalecki are ecstatic with his inclusion in Fire Country. The CBS hit fire-fighting drama created by Max Thieriot, Tony Phelan and Joan Rater is among the top TV shows currently and is already developing a universe with spin-offs. The Walker alum has signed up for a three-episode arc in the upcoming third season. In a recent conversation with TVLine, showrunner Tia Napolitano gave an update about Padaleckis dynamic debut in Season 3.

Fire Country, a CBS TV series inspired by Cal Fire, receives divisive reviews, with predictable storylines and a lack of focus on firefighting. Real-world controversy surrounds Cal Fire's connection to Fire Country, negatively impacting the show's reception. Poor CGI, bad dialogue, and lack of urgency in emergencies contribute to the negative reviews of Fire Country.

CBS has aired two seasons of Fire Country with a third one coming in the fall of 2024, but despite decent ratings, the TV series hasn't received the best reviews from viewers and critics alike. The CBS action drama, created by Max Thieriot, Tony Phelan, and Joan Rater, depicts the California Conservation Camp Program, which features prisoners volunteering for the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, aka Cal Fire. Fire Country focuses on Thieriot's Bode Leone and his journey of redemption with Cal Fire once he is assigned to his hometown while serving a prison sentence for armed robbery.

Supernatural star Jared Padalecki has landed his next television series role. Following his Walker series getting canceled, Padalecki is set for a multi-episode role in the upcoming third season of the hit series Fire Country.

Per Deadline, Padalecki's role in Fire Country will include a three-episode arc. He'll be playing a character named Camden, described as a "SoCal firefighter and maverick with a surfer swagger who is a force to be reckoned with and immediately recognizes Bodes (Max Thieriot) raw talent." While Padalecki's deal with CBS Studios is for three episodes, it's reported that his character could possibly be branched out as the star of a spinoff series. If that idea comes to fruition, it would be the second Fire Country spinoff following the Morena Baccarin-led series Sheriff Country, which will premiere in 2025.

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Jared Padalecki has been cast in the upcoming third season of “Fire Country” at CBS, Variety has confirmed.

Padalecki will appear in three episodes in a recurring role. He will play Camden, who is described as “a SoCal firefighter and maverick with a surfer swagger who is a force to be reckoned with and immediately recognizes Bode’s (Max Thieriot) raw talent.”

The role keeps Padalecki in business with CBS Studios, which produces “Fire Country.” Padalecki recently starred in the studio’s series “Walker,” which aired for four seasons at The CW with Padalecki in the lead role and executive producing. He was also an executive producer on the prequel series “Walker: Independence,” which aired for one season.

Padalecki is of course best known for starring in the long-running series “Supernatural” at The CW/The WB. The series aired for 15 seasons with Padalecki leading the show alongside Jensen Ackles. There...

Exclusive: Jared Padalecki is returning to series television. The former Supernatural star, coming off a four-season run as the lead of Walker, has been tapped for a three-episode arc on the upcoming third season of CBS’ hit drama series Fire Country, headlined and executive produced by Max Thieriot.

He will play Camden, a SoCal firefighter and maverick with a surfer swagger who is a force to be reckoned with and immediately recognizes Bode’s (Thieriot) raw talent.

The deal with Fire Country producer CBS Studios is strictly for the recurring role, sources said. Given Padalecki’s status as a popular leading man with two hit series under his belt, I hear there is a possibility for the guest stint to lead to a new spinoff headlined by him that would join the upcoming Sheriff Country.

Sources stress that the idea is still in its nascent stages. And similarly to the NCIS franchise,...

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If they haven't already, fans of Max Thieriot in Fire Country should take a chance on a critically-received 2013 horror series that features him in a major role. More than just Fire Country's lead character, Bode Donavan, Thieriot is a co-creator of the trending procedural drama. The series debuted on CBS in 2022 and has since captured the hearts of audiences, especially on Netflix, following Bode's journey to overcome his troubled past through volunteer work with the fictionalized California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection. The department partners with convicts like Bode to fight...

Fire Country season 3 adds an ex-con character named Audrey, played by Grey's Anatomy alum Leven Rambin. Audrey is described as an empathetic person with a musical passion, as well as a former fire camp member. Audrey could be someone helping to defend the camp from getting shut down, a potential love interest for Bode, or even a character who ties into the upcoming Sheriff Country spinoff.

Fire Country season 3 has added a new ex-convict to its cast of characters, with a Grey's Anatomy alum portraying the newcomer to Edgewater. Fire Country season 2 ended with characters making plenty of big decisions, such as Bode deciding to let Gabriela and Diego go through with their wedding. Despite all the painful moments characters have gone through in recent episodes, season 3 is likely to continue bringing both good and bad changes to their lives and the town they live in.

Now, TVLine has...

Season 1 of CBS' popular, yet controversial drama Fire Country will be available on Netflix in the US beginning August 1, thanks to a deal made by series producer CBS Studios. This move provides an additional domestic streaming window for Fire Country, co-created by and starring Max Thieriot, whose first two seasons are available on Paramount+. The strategy aims to give the show more exposure ahead of its October 18 Season 3 premiere on CBS.

Fire Country revolves around a group of prisoners assisting the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, known as Cal Fire, through the California Conservation Camp Program. Cal Fire is a real-life fire department on the West Coast that protects millions of acres of forests. However, members of Cal Fire have publicly denounced the CBS drama series' interpretation of their program, stating that the show is not an authentic depiction of how the group operates in California.

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“Loot” Renewed at Apple TV+

Apple TV+’s “Loot” is in the money: the comedy series, starring and executive produced by Maya Rudolph, has been renewed for a third season at the streamer.

Created by Alan Yang and Matt Hubbard, “Loot” stars Rudolph as Molly Wells, who, after divorcing her tech billionaire husband (Adam Scott) after 20 years, must figure out what to do with her $87 billion settlement and turns her attention to running the charitable foundation she forgot she started to connect with the real world.

Watch the trailer for “Loot” Season 2 below:

The series also stars Michaela Jaé Rodriguez, Nat Faxon, Ron Funches, Joel Kim Booster, Meagen Fay, and Stephanie Styles, with Season 2 guest stars including O-t Fagbenle, Benjamin Bratt, Ana Gasteyer, Hayley Magnus, John Lutz, Pam Murphy, Jim Rash, and Allan Harvey among the guest stars in Season 2.

The second season of “Loot” debuted this past April and...

CBS hit “Fire Country” is coming to Netflix. The first season of the firefighter procedural will be available to stream on Netflix in the U.S. beginning August 1. Both Seasons 1 and 2 are currently available to stream on Paramount+, with the third season debuting on CBS on Oct. 18.

The world of “Fire Country” is also expanding, with a police-focused spinoff “Sheriff Country,” led by Morena Baccarin, coming in the 2025-2026 TV season.

“Our intention was always to show more of Edgewater, more of this town and more of the people in this town and how they relate to our characters. It feels like we really are expanding our scope a little bit,” executive producer and co-creator Tony Phelan recently told Variety.

While not originally planned as a franchise, it’s no secret that procedural franchises are extremely successful.

“Because people respond to this small town and the people who are there,...

Fire Country is coming to Netflix. Season 1 of CBS’ popular drama will be available on Netflix in the US beginning August 1 in a deal made by series producer CBS Studios. This is an additional domestic streaming window for Fire Country, co-created and starring Max Thieriot, whose first two seasons are on Paramount+. It is designed to give the show additional exposure ahead of its Oct. 18 Season 3 premiere on CBS.

Paramount Global has been the most open to content windowing among the vertically integrated traditional media companies, with CBS Studios at the forefront of that, opening non-exclusive streaming windows for some of its current series on Netflix in the US after selling the shows internationally.

In a similar move, the studio in September 2020 licensed the first seasons of its CBS series Evil and The Unicorn to Netflix in advance of the shows’ second seasons on CBS that had been delayed by the pandemic.

Humanitas has announced nominations for the 2024 Humanitas Prize in nine juried categories, including TV, film and documentary fields. Noms in the comedy field include “Hacks,” “The Simpsons,” “Girls5eva” and “Act Your Age,” while drama entrants include “The Crown,” “The Morning Show,” “Station 19” and “Black Cake.”

“For fifty years, The Humanitas Prizes have recognized writers who explore the human condition in a nuanced, meaningful way, with stories that entertain and uplift audiences,” said Humanitas executive director Michelle Franke. “The Humanitas Prizes champion work that enhances the lives of viewers, even if these projects are not always rewarded by the marketplace.”

Humanitas has tapped actors/writers June Diane Raphael and Paul Scheer as host of this year’s Humanitas Prizes event, which will take place on Thursday, September 12 (three days before the Emmy Awards) at Avalon Hollywood. The 2024 New Voices Fellowship, David and Lynn Angell College Comedy Award and Carol Mendelsohn...

Eric Dane discusses his departure from Grey's Anatomy, attributing it to being "let go" and growing struggles with substance abuse. McSteamy's exit from the show had a significant impact on the Grey's Anatomy universe, with lasting effects on characters and storylines. Despite personal challenges, Dane's character Mark Sloan had a meaningful closing arc, leaving a lasting impression on fans and the show's interconnected universe.

Just over a decade after his departure from the show, Eric Dane candidly reflects on why he was written out of Grey's Anatomy. After a guest appearance in season 2, Dane became a series regular in season 3 of the Shonda Rhimes-created medical drama, starring as plastic surgeon Mark Sloan, who became better known by the nickname McSteamy as the show progressed. Following five well-received seasons as the character, McSteamy was written out of the show in season 9, with the first two episodes showing his death following...

If there is one thing you can count on from CBS, it's that they know when they have a golden goose on their hands, and it isn't long before they start dishing out those priceless eggs.

As a network that loves a good spinoff, it was only a matter of time before Fire Country, which saw success as wild as the fires it fights in the series, received its own interconnected show to branch out its stories and characters further.

However, unlike its parent show, Sheriff Country will focus on fighting criminal activity rather than renegade wildfires that the chiseled Max Theriot has to put on a shirt to put out.

There is not much information about the series at the moment, but that won't stop us at TV Fanatic from sharing everything we know so far about Sheriff Country Season 1!

What Is Sheriff Country About?

Sheriff Country stars Morena Baccarin...

Exclusive: Promised Land creator Matt Lopez has joined CBS’ recently picked up drama series Sheriff Country as executive producer and showrunner. The Fire Country spinoff, headlined by Morena Baccarin, is slated to debut during the 2025-26 season, with a writers room expected to open in late summer.

Sheriff Country was introduced when Baccarin guest starred in an April episode of the mothership series. Like the Fire Country pilot, the planted spinoff was written by Joan Rater and Tony Phelan from a story the duo co-wrote with series’ star Max Thieriot, whose real-life experiences inspired Fire Country. (Thieriot also directed the backdoor pilot episode.)

The offshoot also is following Fire Country‘s leadership pattern. While Grey’s Anatomy alums Rater and Phelan are executive producers and a writers room fixtures on the mothership series, Tia Napolitano was brought in as day-to-day showrunner. Lopez is taking on the duties for Sheriff Country. He...

Bode missed his chance to confess his love to Gabriela at her wedding during the Fire Country season 2 finale. Gabriela married Diego, and Bode's acceptance sets the stage for his new storyline in season 3. Bode's season 3 journey involves moving on from Gabriela and pursuing firefighting.

The Fire Country season 2 finale ended on a somber, yet hopeful note for Max Thieriot's Bode, as the show planted the seeds for his season 3 plot (which is shaping up to be his best season yet). CBS's action drama television series, created by Thieriot, Tony Phelan, and Joan Rater, chronicles the California Conservation Camp Program, which features prisoners, like Bode, assisting the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (aka Cal Fire). Over the course of Fire Country's two seasons, Bode endured several hardships as he strove to complete his prison sentence and achieve his freedom.

Fire Country season 3 is set...

Kim Raver confirms that Ellen Pompeo will return as Meredith for the finale two episodes of Grey's Anatomy season 20. Raver teases "full circle" moments and a "cliffhanger" ending. Meredith has remained an important character in the show despite Pompeo no longer being a series regular.

Grey's Anatomy star Kim Raver teases Ellen Pompeo's return in the final episodes of season 20. Created by Shonda Rhimes, the hit medical drama returned earlier this spring for season 20, which picks up after the intense Grey's Anatomy season 19 finale. Now, the show is gearing up for its final two episodes, which will feature more of Pompeo's Meredith Grey, who is no longer a series regular.

In a recent interview on The Kelly Clarkson Show, Raver, who plays Dr. Teddy Altman, teases what's to come from the Grey's Anatomy season 20 finale and penultimate episode.

According to the star, viewers can expect a number of "full circle" moments,...

Updated: The network upfronts are once again front-and-center for the television industry as major players gather in New York May 13-16 for the springtime ritual of courting advertisers and media buyers and presenting programming plans for the upcoming TV season.

The industry is looking forward to a return to form after the disruption of last year’s writers and actors strikes. As content chiefs outline their schedules for the 2024-2025 television season, here is a running list of new comedy, drama and unscripted series orders handed out by ABC, Disney, CBS, Netflix, Warner Bros. Discovery, NBC, Fox, the CW and other major players. This post will be updated throughout upfront week.

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Logline: Bobbi inherits her father’s bar and is less than thrilled to discover that she has a new business partner in the half-sister she never knew she had.

Freddy's return in the Fire Country season 2 finale could offer closure for Bode and the chaotic situation. The friendship between Bode and Freddy is a key thread that started in season 1. The new images from the finale show Bode, Freddy, and Sharon with cake.

New images from Fire Country season 2 reveal the return of an original character. Debuting on CBS in October 2022 with the trio of Max Thieriot, Tony Phelan, and Joan Rater as creators, the story centers on Bode Donovan (Thieriot), a convict with a troubled past. After a very turbulent second installment for Bode, including Fire Country's loss of Cara, the hit firefighter saga is set to conclude with the wedding of Gabriela (Stephanie Arcila) and her new beau Diego (Rafael de la Fuente). This comes after Gabriela and Bode ended their relationship in the wake of the Fire Country season 1 finale.

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The world of Fire Country is about to get a lot bigger. It's been revealed that a new spinoff series has been put into development, though it will be a bit of a wait for the new series to arrive on CBS.

Per THR, CBS has ordered the Fire Country spinoff series for the 2024-25 season. Dubbed Sheriff Country, the new series will star Morena Baccarin in the lead role following her appearance in Fire Country in April. Giving the series a lengthy development time is to ensure that Sheriff Country doesn't take a hit with its quality due to a rushed production.

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We do long-term development at CBS now, CBS boss Amy Reisenbach said of the spinoff. [The extra year] gives us plenty of time to cast...