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Seeking redemption and a shortened prison sentence, young convict Bode Donovan joins a firefighting program that returns him to his small Northern California hometown, where he and other inmates work alongside elite firefighters to extinguish massive blazes across the region.

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FIRE COUNTRY | OFFICIAL TRAILER (2022)

Cast

Kevin Alejandro

Jordan Calloway

Creator:

Tony Phelan, Joan Rater, Max Thieriot

Fist Air Date:

2022-10-07

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Production Companies:

CBS Studios, Jerry Bruckheimer Television

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convict firefighter northern california procedural troubled past wildfire

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Vote Average: 8.1/10

Vote Count: 167 Votes

Show Popularity: 20.9145

Show Status: Returning Series

Show Type: Scripted

Spoken Languages: English

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- 04 May 2026 at 1:39 pm

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⭐ Insomniacs Rating: 7/10 THE SUMMARY Bode Donovan is a young convict looking for a literal get-out-of-jail-free card. To shave time off his sentence, he joins a specialized firefighting program that pairs inmates with elite crews to tackle the massive wildfires tearing through Northern California. The catch? He’s assigned to his hometown of Edgewater—the very place he fled after a family tragedy turned him into a local pariah. Now, he’s fighting literal fires while trying to extinguish the bridges he burned years ago with his estranged parents and former friends. THE PROS This is a 7/10 because it takes a unique premise—the real-world California inmate firefighter program—and turns it into a high-stakes family saga. Max Thieriot is great as Bode; he brings a rugged, tortured energy that makes you root for his redemption even when he’s being his own worst enemy. The show shines during the action sequences; the wildfires feel like a genuine, terrifying monster, and the technical side of how these crews "cut line" to stop the blaze is fascinating. It’s a winner for fans of first-responder dramas who want something with a bit more grit and a "soapier" back-story than your standard procedural. THE CONS It misses an 8 because it often prioritizes melodrama over logic. Some of the coincidences—like Bode ending up exactly where his family lives—are a bit too "TV convenient," and the romantic subplots can occasionally feel like they belong in a different show. It settles at a 7 because, while the firefighting is epic, the dialogue can sometimes slip into cheesy territory, and the pacing occasionally drags when it focuses too much on small-town gossip instead of the life-or-death stakes on the mountain. THE VERDICT A solid 7/10. It’s a brawny, emotional, and visually impressive drama that breathes some fresh air into the firefighter genre. It isn't an 8 because the script can be a bit "run-of-the-mill" at times, but for pure Friday-night entertainment, it’s a total winner. Anticipated: Season 5 (late 2026) with a slightly shorter episode run. INSOMNIAC TRIVIA • Personal Connection: Lead actor and co-creator Max Thieriot actually grew up in Northern California in an area prone to wildfires. He used his real-life memories of the local landscapes and the heroic efforts of Cal Fire to help ground the show’s aesthetic and tone.• Boot Camp: The cast had to undergo a mini firefighting "boot camp" with actual Cal Fire professionals to learn how to handle the heavy equipment and move through rough terrain. They wanted to make sure the way they held the chainsaws and handled the hoses looked second-nature on camera.• Family Ties: Billy Burke and Diane Farr, who play Bode’s parents, were cast because of their seasoned chemistry. Burke, who many know from the *Twilight* films, intentionally brought a "Miyagi-style" sternness to his role to contrast with Bode’s impulsive nature. THE VIBE Like the smell of pine needles and smoke on a hot summer evening. It’s rugged, emotional, and very loud. It makes you want to buy a flannel shirt, respect the forest, and realize that coming home is often the hardest fire to put out.

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Season 1

22 Episodes

Air Date: 2022-10-06

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Season 2

10 Episodes

Air Date: 2024-02-15

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Season 3

20 Episodes

Air Date: 2024-10-17

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Season 4

20 Episodes

Air Date: 2025-10-16

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FIRE COUNTRY | OFFICIAL TRAILER (2022)

Fire Country | Official Trailer | CBS

Cast

Kevin Alejandro

Jordan Calloway

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Insomniacs Reviews
- 4 May 2026 at 2:39 PM

⭐ Insomniacs Rating: 7/10
THE SUMMARY
Bode Donovan is a young convict looking for a literal get-out-of-jail-free card. To shave time off his sentence, he joins a specialized firefighting program that pairs inmates with elite crews to tackle the massive wildfires tearing through Northern California. The catch? He’s assigned to his hometown of Edgewater—the very place he fled after a family tragedy turned him into a local pariah. Now, he’s fighting literal fires while trying to extinguish the bridges he burned years ago with his estranged parents and former friends.
THE PROS
This is a 7/10 because it takes a unique premise—the real-world California inmate firefighter program—and turns it into a high-stakes family saga. Max Thieriot is great as Bode; he brings a rugged, tortured energy that makes you root for his redemption even when he’s being his own worst enemy. The show shines during the action sequences; the wildfires feel like a genuine, terrifying monster, and the technical side of how these crews “cut line” to stop the blaze is fascinating. It’s a winner for fans of first-responder dramas who want something with a bit more grit and a “soapier” back-story than your standard procedural.
THE CONS
It misses an 8 because it often prioritizes melodrama over logic. Some of the coincidences—like Bode ending up exactly where his family lives—are a bit too “TV convenient,” and the romantic subplots can occasionally feel like they belong in a different show. It settles at a 7 because, while the firefighting is epic, the dialogue can sometimes slip into cheesy territory, and the pacing occasionally drags when it focuses too much on small-town gossip instead of the life-or-death stakes on the mountain.
THE VERDICT
A solid 7/10. It’s a brawny, emotional, and visually impressive drama that breathes some fresh air into the firefighter genre. It isn’t an 8 because the script can be a bit “run-of-the-mill” at times, but for pure Friday-night entertainment, it’s a total winner. Anticipated: Season 5 (late 2026) with a slightly shorter episode run.
INSOMNIAC TRIVIA
• Personal Connection: Lead actor and co-creator Max Thieriot actually grew up in Northern California in an area prone to wildfires. He used his real-life memories of the local landscapes and the heroic efforts of Cal Fire to help ground the show’s aesthetic and tone.
• Boot Camp: The cast had to undergo a mini firefighting “boot camp” with actual Cal Fire professionals to learn how to handle the heavy equipment and move through rough terrain. They wanted to make sure the way they held the chainsaws and handled the hoses looked second-nature on camera.
• Family Ties: Billy Burke and Diane Farr, who play Bode’s parents, were cast because of their seasoned chemistry. Burke, who many know from the *Twilight* films, intentionally brought a “Miyagi-style” sternness to his role to contrast with Bode’s impulsive nature.
THE VIBE
Like the smell of pine needles and smoke on a hot summer evening. It’s rugged, emotional, and very loud. It makes you want to buy a flannel shirt, respect the forest, and realize that coming home is often the hardest fire to put out.

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