Sheriff Country
Sheriff Country
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Sheriff Country

"Her town, her rules."

7.4
Yr 2025
Status Returning Series
Drama Crime
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Series Brief

Overview

Mickey Fox investigates criminal activity and patrols the streets of small-town Edgewater while contending with her ex-con father and a mysterious incident involving her wayward daughter.

Critical Reception

What critics are saying

Score 64 /100

Critical reception for Sheriff Country has been mixed to moderately positive. Several reviewers view the Fire Country spin-off as a crowd-pleasing addition to CBS's line-up that successfully blends family drama with police business. Ratings reports also highlight strong audience growth post-premiere across broadcast and streaming platforms.

While positive reviews praise the show's talented cast and its ability to distinguish itself from the flagship series, critics also point out initial growing pains. Early episodes received notes for heavy exposition and dialogue that can feel formulaic as the series works to balance standalone weekly cases against serialized storylines.

More critical assessments described the show as a somewhat wooden small-town cop drama, arguing that certain subplots feel generic rather than tailored to the setting. Overall, critics generally agree that the series possesses enough potential to find its footing as it progresses.

“a fine addition to CBS' block of action-dramas”

“it comes with a lot of talent and plenty of potential”

“A Wooden, Rote Small-Town Cop Show”

“Sets Itself Apart From the Flagship, but Still Needs to Find Its Legs”

Why fans love it

Sheriff Country functions as a grounded expansion of the established Edgewater universe. Unlike many crime dramas that prioritize sprawling city investigations, this series anchors itself in the narrow confines of a rural community where professional duties and private history constantly collide. The tension comes from the localized stakes and the persistent weight of the past.

Morena Baccarin leads a cast that balances the procedural demands of law enforcement with the volatility of long-standing family disputes. By focusing on a female sheriff navigating both public patrol and private turmoil, the show highlights how personal legacies complicate the simple act of maintaining order in a small town. It is a quiet study of how secrets buried in a singular location eventually force their way to the surface.

Featured Players

Cast

Credited 75
Regulars 7
Longest run 20 eps
Morena Baccarin
Morena Baccarin
as Mickey Fox
20 episodes
W. Earl Brown
W. Earl Brown
as Wes Fox
20 episodes
Christopher Gorham
Christopher Gorham
as Travis Fraley
20 episodes
Michele Weaver
Michele Weaver
as Cassidy Campbell
20 episodes
Matt Lauria
Matt Lauria
as Nathan Boone
20 episodes
Max Thieriot
Max Thieriot
as Bode Leone
2 episodes
Amanda Arcuri
Amanda Arcuri
as Skye Fraley
11 episodes
Caroline Rhea
Caroline Rhea
as Gina
14 episodes
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Joel Thomas Hynes as Paulie Harris 1 episode Trish Adams as Townsperson #2 1 episode Andria Barrett as Townsperson #1 1 episode Sean Bell as Punch Elliot 3 episodes Christopher Crabb as Vern Harris 1 episode Brett Donahue as John Gimble 1 episode Charlie Larsen as Brandon Debrauske 3 episodes Liv Nelson as Maddie 1 episode Remy Smith as Simon 1 episode Diane Farr as Sharon Leone 3 episodes Ori Alfassi as Jay 1 episode Max Amani as Lauren 1 episode Kristin Booth as Katie Wells 1 episode Marc-André Boulanger as Michael Yates 1 episode John Daniel as Ethan 1 episode Karen Espana as Coroner 1 episode Jessica Greco as Tish Debrauske 2 episodes Jonathan Kim as Deputy Ted Chang 7 episodes Jordan Kronis as Andrew Barlow 2 episodes Tony White as Jerry 3 episodes Vanessa Smythe as Carol Gimble 1 episode David Klein as Deputy Mason Mitchell 1 episode Kiley May as Amber 9 episodes Izzi Nagel as Josie 1 episode Shane Nelson as Seth 1 episode Jacob Reardon as Caden Debrauske 2 episodes Drew Tyce as Kyle Debrauske 2 episodes Emily Weir as Woman 1 episode Matt Willis as William Purdy 1 episode Kelli O'Hara as Miranda Fraley 7 episodes Aura Carcueva as Deputy 1 episode Daniel F.K. Fernandes as EMT 1 episode Stefano Furelli as Gordy 1 episode Jeremy Hutton as Jalen 1 episode Earl McLean Jr. as Male Townsperson 1 episode Andras Orioli as Domingo 1 episode Emily Richardson as Female Townsperson 1 episode Michael Rhoades as Carl Chaney 1 episode Matthew Finlan as Rick Fraley 5 episodes Mark Taylor as Ruben Massey 2 episodes Susan Misner as Nora Boone 6 episodes Brian O'Neill as Kurt 2 episodes Maria Ricossa as Bernice 'Bernie' Wambach 2 episodes Amanda Armagon as Deputy Peña 4 episodes Ian Quinlan as Hank Iglesias 8 episodes Deborah Hedwall as JoAnne 'Mama Jo' Henshaw 4 episodes Christine Spang as Luna Miller 4 episodes Robbie G.K. as Deputy Chris Whitley 4 episodes Kelly Penner as Jay Miller 2 episodes Michael Gaston as Enoch Barlow 2 episodes Jacqueline Emerson as Ruth Barlow 2 episodes Natalie Jane as Treasury Agent Mary Buckner 2 episodes Saad Siddiqui as Special Agent Kavanaugh 2 episodes Krista Jang as Emily 2 episodes Melissa Melottey as Diner Patron #2 2 episodes Ian Lake as Van Wainwright 2 episodes Bebe Nicole Simpson as Stephanie Witwer 3 episodes Michael Koras as Cantwell 2 episodes Dylan Taylor as Dale Hawkins 4 episodes Daniel Gravelle as Brownie 3 episodes Darrin Baker as Liman Ford 2 episodes Jeremy Walmsley as Tanner 3 episodes Wes Chatham as Alec Kane 6 episodes Addison Bell as Maya Miller 2 episodes Rachel Ticotin as Eva Santos 3 episodes John Thomas Gauthier as Mack Maguire 2 episodes Jenny Raven as Emmy Yorke 2 episodes
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Keywords

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Details

First Aired
October 17, 2025
Status
Returning Series
Origin
US
TMDB Votes
46