Fire Country has experienced cast — and showrunner — departures amid budget cuts, so which cast members are and aren’t returning for season 5?
The CBS series, which premiered in 2022, introduced Us to the town of Edgewater after inmate Bode (Max Thieriot) returned home and began volunteering for the California Conservation Camp Program. By season 2, a backdoor pilot set up the world of Sheriff Country, which is centered around Sharon’s (Diane Farr) estranged sister, Mickey (Morenna Baccarin), as she solves crimes in town.
Fire Country later went through shocking shakeups when budget cuts led to Billy Burke and Stephanie Arcila‘s exits in season 3.
“It’s a fire show. Anyone can go at any time,” showrunner Tia Napolitano exclusively told Us Weekly in October 2025. “But in terms of losing people, we’re also adding some really fun guest cast. It’s a revolving door of people from Sharon’s past and new faces that are exciting to bring conflict and secrets and twists and turns.”
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Napolitano teased how the show will have to balance “really spicing it up” while still walking a “fine line” of paying tribute to the loss.
“What we’ve done is really thread the needle of honoring — especially Vince — because Gabriella is gone, but she’s gone to a happy and successful life. She’s still out there. But we really walk this line of honoring Vince while also finding hope rather quickly,” she noted. “Looking forward, the theme of the season is rising from the ashes and recovery.”
Napolitano continued: “How do you recover from something like this? And we’re really going to see everybody rise to the occasion, in celebration of Vince, of his life and in honoring the sacrifice that he made.”
The show continued to have characters come and go before news broke that Napolitano was departing after four seasons. Keep scrolling to see who is and isn’t coming back in season 5:
Max Thieriot
After viewers were introduced to Edgewater through Thieriot’s character, Bode, Fire Country has kept him the focus of the show.
Kevin Alejandro
Manny’s release from Three Rock allowed him to be front and center on the series.
Jordan Calloway
Jordan Calloway’s Jake learned more about his family in season 4, which presumably will keep being explored in future episodes.
Stephanie Arcila
Stephanie Arcila exited as Gabriela in the season 4 premiere but she previously told Us she would return if given the option.
Jules Latimer
Based on the midseason finale of Fire Country, Jules Latimer’s Eve will keep playing an important role on the show.
Diane Farr
Diane Farr’s Sharon will return in season 5 as she continues to grieve the loss of her husband, Vine (Burke).
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Billy Burke
Billy Burke has yet to address his exit from Fire Country, but his character, Vince, can’t return after being killed off.
Morena Baccarin
Morena Baccarin will likely find her way back to Edgewater but only in guest star capacities. The actress is currently leading Sheriff Country, which has been renewed for season 2.
Leven Rambin
After Gabriela’s exit, Audrey was Bode’s one and only love interest — only to be written off the show before season 4 came to an end. Leven Rambin has shown interest in reprising the role but her future on Fire Country remains unclear.
Shawn Hatosy
Napolitano hinted at plans to bring Shawn Hatosy back but details remain unclear.
Jelly Roll
The same goes for Jelly Roll’s character Noah, who could return but nothing concrete has been confirmed yet.
