The CBS action-drama Fire Country is undergoing a significant change as it has been confirmed that the series’ showrunner will leave after season 4, leaving future seasons uncertain.
Deadline reported that Fire Country‘s showrunner, Tia Napolitano, is stepping down after four seasons of the popular CBS drama. Napolitano will depart at the conclusion of season 4 to focus on her own development projects.
Fire Country was created and executive-produced by its star, Max Thieriot (Bates Motel), and Napolitano joined the series as executive producer and showrunner right after the pilot, alongside writers Tony Phelan and Joan Rater. The series was a major success for CBS and became the most-watched new series when it premiered in 2022.
CBS Entertainment President Amy Reisenbach and CBS Studios President David Stapf released a joint statement regarding Napolitano’s departure:
“Tia has been instrumental in helping both build and steer Fire Country, which not only became a top series but is also the foundation of a growing universe. We’re grateful for all her contributions and tireless work, and look forward to collaborating with her on future projects.”
Fire Country follows Thieriot’s character, convict Bode Donovan, as he joins a prison-release firefighting program in California to reduce his sentence. However, Bode must confront his past while helping to protect people and seeking redemption. The series also stars Kevin Alejandro, Jordan Calloway, Jules Latimer, Diane Farr, and Billy Burke.
Napolitano began her career in the TV industry as a writer’s assistant for Grey’s Anatomy showrunners Phelan and Rater before being approached about Fire Country. She has also contributed to Cruel Summer, Station 19, Scandal, Grey’s Anatomy, and Council of Dads.
Fire Country has not yet been greenlit for season 5, but it is highly likely to be renewed as CBS is actively searching for a new showrunner.
- Release Date
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October 7, 2022
- Showrunner
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Tia Napolitano
- Directors
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Bill Purple, Dermott Downs, Eagle Egilsson, Gonzalo Amat, Kevin Alejandro, Max Thieriot, Sarah Wayne Callies, Marie Jamora, Kantu Lentz, Antonio Negret, Laura Nisbet Peters, Lisa Demaine, Nicole Rubio, James Strong, Anton Cropper, Erica A. Watson, Joy T. Lane, Jacquie Gould, Chi-Yoon Chung
- Writers
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Tia Napolitano, David Gould, Natalia Fernandez, Barbara Kaye Friend, Tony Phelan, Joan Rater, Dwain Worrell, Julia Fontana, Sara Casey, Manuel Herrera, Jen Klein, Anupam Nigam, Tonya Kong
