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Fire Country has been turning up the heat ever since it blazed onto screens in 2022, and it’s showing no signs of cooling off. Co-created by Max Thieriot, Tony Phelan, and Joan Rater, the series doesn’t just chase flames in the forests—it chases the sparks, burns, and bruises in its characters’ lives, too. Front and center is Bode Donovan (played by Max Thieriot), an inmate swapping a prison cell for a fire line in California, where every blaze fought is a step closer to freedom.

Over three seasons, it’s been this perfect mix of adrenaline-pumping rescues and gut-hitting emotion, all while tipping its hat to the real-life volunteers in the California Conservation Camp Program. And with that Season 3 finale leaving viewers clutching their hearts—after Sharon, Vince, and Walter are trapped inside the care home as the roof gives way—fans are waiting for Season 4 to answer their smoldering hot questions.

Fire Country is returning for more, but it will do so without two of its original stars — Billy Burke (Vince) and Stephanie Arcila (Gabriela) — in a shocking twist after the Season 3 finale, which ended on a major cliffhanger. CBS renewed quite a few of its shows early on, with the Max Thieriot-led drama one of them, in February 2024. But that’s not all that’s coming as the Fire Country universe is expanding. And that addition is tied to a notable change for the series’ fourth season premiere, as announced in July. Read on for everything we know about Fire Country Season 4, from the premiere date to the cast, as well as the spinoff Sheriff Country, and more. What led to Fire Country‘s early renewal? “This season, our new and returning series continue to showcase CBS as the leader in launching and programming the biggest hits with mass...

Max Thieriot has been part of CBS' primetime schedule since 2017 — first on Seal Team and then on his own show, Fire Country. The former series just ended on Paramount+ after a seven-season run (Thieriot departed in season six). How long will Fire Country last? Will the series be cancelled or renewed for season four? Stay tuned.

An action drama series, the Fire Country TV show stars Max Thieriot, Billy Burke, Kevin Alejandro, Diane Farr, Stephanie Arcila, Jordan Calloway, and Jules Latimer. In the story, Bode Donovan (Thieriot) is a young convict seeking redemption and a shortened prison sentence. He joins a prison release firefighting program in Northern California, and it's a high-risk, high-reward assignment. Bode is unwittingly assigned to Three Rock Con Camp in his small hometown of Edgewater. That's where he was once a golden all-American son and where his troubles began. Five years...

As CBS’ Fire Country prepares for its much-awaited return to the network, the procedural also has fantastic news for fans. Fire Country was renewed for Season 4 earlier in February amid Season 3’s run, and, unsurprisingly, a premiere date wasn’t announced, although that should be expected in due time. As we count down till then, Netflix is giving fans in the U.S. the opportunity to revisit previous episodes of the action drama this summer, about a year after Season 1 debuted on the streamer.

What’s on Netflix can confirm that Fire Country Season 2 will be available on the streamer starting August 1, with the license to the show possibly being retained through at least August 2027. The season comprises ten episodes, the lowest of all so far, and it aired on CBS between February 16 and May 17, 2024. Max Thieriot, Kevin Alejandro, Jordan Calloway, Stephanie Arcila, Diane Farr, and Billy Burke are among...

It is always disappointing when something you’ve been looking forward to for a long time seems to be happening finally, only for everything to fall apart.

That’s how Fire Country is making me feel with the writers’ decision to write out Gabriela Perez in the upcoming season.

Just to recap, it was announced that Billy Burke and Stephanie Arcila will be demoted from their series regular duties in Fire Country Season 4.

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The Season 3 finale did not set up such exits, although we have a feeling about how Vince Leone will be written out.

These two departures could not have come at a worse time.

We explored how Billy Burke’s departure would be detrimental to the show, but most of the points made are not directly related to the character’s journey.

However, for Gabriela, it would be antithetical to the work done throughout the...

What Does The Future Look Like For Bode Leone In Fire Country Season 4? (Photo Credit – Prime Video)

Fire Country isn’t just about wildfires. It’s about the ones that rage inside Bode Leone—and Season 4 is about to stoke those flames harder than ever. When the CBS firefighter drama returns this fall, Max Thieriot’s redemption-seeking hero will navigate more than just a smoldering landscape.

With the Season 3 finale literally bringing the roof down on his family, Fire Country is setting the stage for Bode’s emotional inferno. And honestly? It’s the bold, gritty shake-up this story needs.

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Is Fire Country Season 4 About To Break Bode Leone For Good?

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Fire Country stars react to Stephanie Arcila's unexpected departure, and how this will impact Gabriela's impending exit. It has been confirmed that Arcila will unexpectedly not return for Fire Country season 4, despite her character having no exit storyline, even among season 3's cliffhanger ending. Gabriela's stalker story came to a conclusion, with crazed stalker Finn attacking her, before being shot by Audrey, but there is no indicator that she will get an exit story.

TV Line interviewed cast members Kevin Alejandro, Diane Farr, and Jules Latimer at a CBS red carpet event, and asked about why Gabriela will suddenly be missing in Fire Country season 4, and if they'd heard anything. Alejandro revealed that it is a mystery to the rest of the cast, and that the community will need to heal, stating the theme of the show is about family. Farr also revealed that Arcila will be invited back at some point.

Stephanie Arcila’s Fire Country co-stars agree: “It’s a shocker” that she is not returning as a series regular for Season 4 — especially since no exit storyline was even hinted at in last month’s otherwise cliffhanger-filled finale.

Working the red carpet at CBS’ recent schedule-reveal shindig, TVLine asked Kevin Alejandro, Diane Farr and Jules Latimer if they had heard anything — or had theories — on why Gabby will suddenly be missing from Edgewater when Season 4 arrives this fall.

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After the jaw-dropping cliffhanger in the Season 3 finale, Fire Country is bracing for seismic shifts as it heads into Season 4. The finale ended with several characters’ lives hanging in the balance, including Vince (Billy Burke), Bode’s father. In the closing moments, Bode joins his grandfather, Walter (Jeff Fahey), on the frontlines of the Zabel Ridge wildfire, but things take a tragic turn when Vince and Sharon (Diane Farr) enter the Buena Vista care center and become trapped inside after the roof collapses. Their fate remains unknown, but with reports confirming Burke’s departure from the series, fans are preparing for the worst. If Vince does not survive the ordeal, Bode will likely be left to deal with overwhelming guilt, especially since he defied his father’s direct order to stay away. Star Max Thieriot has hinted at what Bode’s emotional state might look like if Vince doesn’t make it out alive.

Fire Country star and co-creator Max Thieriot is frankly worried “how poorly” Bode will respond if his firefighter father, Vince, winds up dying in the blaze that closed out Season 3.

When last we tuned into the Friday-night CBS drama, the scene at Walter’s memory care center was mayhem. Racing to the facility after realizing it was in the path of the Zabel Ridge wildfire, Bode and Walter (Jeff Fahey) spent a lot of time hunting for Walter’s pal Otto, eventually finding him sheltered in a closet.

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Big changes are ahead for Fire Country Season 4 — some good and some bad.

As we saw during the Fire Country Season 3 finale, three main characters faced certain peril, and we already know that two cast members are done with the show.

I must admit that I have become numb to the show threatening to kill off members of the Leone family, only to have them miraculously survive — but that time may have passed.

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As has been widely reported, the Fire Country cast will move on without Billy Burke (Battalion Chief Vince Leone) and Stephanie Arcila (Firefighter Gabriela Perez).

This is where fans will have mixed reactions about where the show is heading, but I am keeping hope alive that it opens some new doors for fresh storytelling.

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The writers long ago ran out of stories to tell about Gabriela, having her bounce between Bode...

Some relationships work harmoniously like a symphony, whereas others are filled with dysfunctional secrets.

Nine Perfect Strangers Season 2 Episode 4 highlighted many problematic relationships, though Wolfie and Tina’s relationship was most on display.

However, it also dove into the control and power dynamics of several other relationships, including Victoria and Imogen.

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This was the most enjoyable episode since it combined angsty and dysfunctional relationships with entertaining antics while the guests were high.

While this was Wolfie and Tina’s backstory, this installment still featured enough of everyone else. It felt like an ensemble, while some of the previous episodes felt like they only focused on select characters.

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We’re calling it the official return of Blue Sky programming, and it can’t come too soon.

If you’ve been pining for the heyday of USA Network — when law was a little looser, characters were a little quirkier, and drama still knew how to have fun —The Rainmaker might just be the comeback you’ve been waiting for.

Today, the official trailer was released, and we admit it. It knocks our socks off.

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From the mind of John Grisham and the producers at Blumhouse and Lionsgate, The Rainmaker premieres on August 15 on USA, with episodes available on Peacock one week later.

It stars Milo Callaghan as Rudy Baylor, a scrappy new lawyer who loses one job before lunch and lands another under Lana Parilla‘s Bruiser, a no-nonsense attorney who runs her firm out of a rehabbed Taco Hut.

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Think your favorite local diner is safe? Think again.

Gordon Ramsay’s Secret Service is here to remind us why we might want to stick to cooking at home.

In this exclusive sneak peek of the upcoming “Mrs. White’s” episode, Ramsay proves that what we don’t see behind kitchen doors could ruin our appetite for good.

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The clip is stomach-turning. And not in the exaggerated TV way — in the real, “I may never eat chicken again” kind of way.

Ramsay uses tiny inspection cameras to probe under stoves and behind shelves, only to find decades of grease, grime, and biological betrayal.

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It’s like peering into a culinary crime scene.

One glance at the goop-covered mystery equipment or the vat of what used to be poultry and you’ll be rethinking your next restaurant outing.

Is Netflix Making the Right Move with a Heartstopper Movie?...

Netflix recently announced its decision to conclude Heartstopper with a movie, rather than another season.

The show premiered in 2022 and is based on a webcomic series created by Alice Oseman.

Dedicated fans widely loved the first three seasons.

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Heartstopper is known for its creative animations and storytelling style, which is similar to the comics. It’s also known for its queer representation.

Not many shows like Heartstopper exist to show young queer people and the realistic challenges they face. The range of LGBTQ+ representation in the show is also pointed out as revolutionary.

So, fans have fought to keep Heartstopper going. Unfortunately, all good things must come to an end.

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Summer horror just got a little cooler, and this time, it comes with a Spielberg twist.

Tubi is giving us a thrilling gift on June 27 with the premiere of Please Don’t Feed the Children, the directorial debut of Destry Allyn Spielberg.

Yes, that Spielberg. And yes, she’s diving headfirst into horror, which, as we all know, is the best summer genre. Campfires, slasher flicks, and now a viral dystopia with a creepy title? I’m in.

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The Tubi Original stars Michelle Dockery — Downton Abbey’s icy aristocrat — flipping the script as a woman with a seriously sinister streak.

Giancarlo Esposito joins the ride (as if this cast wasn’t already elite), and the story follows a group of orphans escaping a virus-ravaged world, only to stumble into something even darker.

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Let’s just say, surviving childhood may be the least of their problems.

Stephanie Arcila, who plays Gabriela Perez, is exiting Fire Country as a series regular ahead of season 4, leaving many fans wondering what comes next for her character's relationship with Bode Leone. Bode and Gabriela's dynamic was a focal point in the first three seasons of the CBS action drama series. It was also a source of conflict, as the two have a contentious history. However, Bode and Gabriela's chemistry and attraction towards one another couldn't be denied, which is why they were so drawn to each other. They could never get the timing right, though.

During an interview with ScreenRant's Rachel Foertsch, Arcila spoke about the state of Bode and Gabriela's relationship following the Fire Country season 3 finale. Now that Gabriela will be gone, it's unclear what comes next for her and Bode. It also doesn't help that, as Foertsch pointed out, Bode and Gabriela's story feels unfinished.

Big changes are on the horizon for Fire Country when Season 4 premieres, as the show has promised to "keep pushing the envelope." Some of those changes are expected to unravel through the show's efforts to address the departure of two key cast members — Stephanie Arcila, as Gabriela Perez, and Billy Burke, as Chief Vince Leone. Gabriela's romance with Bode (Max Thieriot) was essential to the show's emotional core. Despite their romance being fraught with setbacks, audiences constantly rooted for the pair, hoping Season 3 would reunite them as a couple. Alas, with Gabriela set to leave Edgewater, their future as a couple seems bleak. In a recent interview with ScreenRant, Arcila reflected on Gabriela and Bode’s complex connection.

Given how their attempts to move on with other people always fell apart, it seemed like the show was building towards an inevitable reunion for Gabriela and Bode. Consequently, Arcila's departure was shocking.

Stephanie Arcila has had time to ruminate on her character's shock exit from Fire Country, and now, she's thinking it might be what's best for her character, Gabriela. Soon after the Season 3 finale aired, news broke that Arcila would not be returning to the first-responder series as a series regular. The news shocked not just the fans but Arcila as well. The actress was informed of her exit on the same day the show scored a Season 4 renewal, shortly before the news was made public. "I think I was in shock because I had no idea, and at the same time, this is the industry that we're in," the actress said in a recent interview with ScreenRant, addressing the departure. Further sharing her initial reaction with the outlet, she continued:

"This is the nature of our industry. So I also understand and, at the same time, had peace with it...

When the Season 3 finale of Fire Country ended, fans believe that biggest thing they had to worry about what whether or not any of the trapped members of the Leone family would survive the fire.

However, shortly after the end of the finale, it was announce that Gabriella Perez (Stephanie Arcila) would be exiting the show along with another unconfirmed actor. Gabriella’s exit was to leave town.

Gabriella Perez Is Leaving Town

Fire Country spoilers indicate that Vince Leone (Billy Burke) seems to be the other actor who is ready to leave. Gabriella’s exit certainly makes sense for a little while.

After all, Gabriella has been through quiet a bit. Gabriella should probably seek out some professional help at the moment anyway. However, this is not the exit that Gabs deserves.

Gabriella Perez Has Been Depressed For A While

Gabriella has been through a lot since she came to town.

It’s only been a few weeks since Fire Country wrapped up its third season in a blazing finale, which was shortly followed by the news that the show was losing two series regulars heading into its fourth season. Now, leading star Max Thieriot just delivered an update on the show's future that could be concerning for those anxious for another season. Just a few days ago, it was announced that Sheriff Country Season 1, Fire Country Season 4, and Donnie Wahlberg’s new Blue Bloods spin-off, Boston Blue, will air back-to-back-to-back this fall on CBS at 8, 9, and 10 p.m. Est. Thieriot recently sat down for an interview with TV Insider, and he spoke about how the show needs to “continue pushing the envelope” in future seasons:

"There will be some pieces that need to be picked up. We’re motivated to continue pushing the show, pushing the envelope, and trying to...

This article contains spoilers for Fire Country Season 3, Episode 20, "I'd Do It Again"

After the Season 3 finale of Fire Country shook up the show's story with a major cliffhanger, series star Max Thieriot is warning fans that the ending was not a 'false alarm.' Season 3 finished airing on April 25, 2025, with a two-part final episode.

The end of Fire Country Season 3 saw a deadly blaze hit the care facility where Vince's (Billy Burke) father, Walter (Jeff Fahey), was living. As a result, several characters, including Vince and Sharon (Diane Farr), were at the care facility trying to rescue Walter. The season finale ended with Bode (Thieriot) outside as the burning building collapsed on his family. Thieriot addressed the scene in an interview with TV Insider, saying, "It's not a false alarm."

"There will be some pieces that need to be picked up," the actor explained. "We're motivated to continue pushing the show,...

Whatever the outcome of the Fire Country Season 3 finale cliffhanger, Edgewater will never be the same. Not only did a blaze take Three Rock (they can rebuild), but it also engulfed the care facility where Vince’s (Billy Burke) father Walter (Jeff Fahey) was living. First, Bode (Max Thieriot) helped his grandfather search for his missing friend, and then Vince and Sharon (Diane Farr) were the ones to stay behind to get Walter out. The finale ended with Bode outside, only able to watch as the burning building collapsed on his family. After, it was announced that Billy Burke and Stephanie Arcila (Gabriela) will not be returning for Season 4, but it has yet to be revealed how either will be written out. “It’s not a false alarm,” Max Thieriot told TV Insider at CBS’s celebration of its Fall 2025 schedule. “There will ...

Fire country spoilers suggest that in the season 3 finale, not one but two of the original stars area out. However, the finale left several unanswered Question for fans to maul over until the show returns in the fall with Season 4. At least 10 major questions were left unanswered during the Season 3 finale that need to be addressed.

The Season Three Finale Set Up Two Exits, Is There More?

It was announced that two of the original stars would be exiting after the Season 3 Finale. However, it may not be who fans believed were leaving the show.

Here are 10 biggest unanswered questions from the season finale. Who survives, who died, and who will be left at station 42 when Season 4 begins in the fall.

10. With Billy Burke exiting, will his exit be explained and will Vince’s death be appropriately dealt with on screen because it should affects every character on the show.

Fire Country spoilers suggest that Gabriella Perez (Stephanie Arcila) will be leaving Edgewater after being stalked by Finn (Blake Lee).

Of course, fans aren’t sure about Finn’s fate after being shot by Audra James (Leven Rambin). Finn was bleeding pretty badly as Manny Perez (Kevin Alejandro) rushed him to the paramedics at the assisted living facility. Will Gabi have to leave town to process her ordeal?

Gabi Perez Thought She Was Safe In Her Dad’s Home

Gabi and Audrey were together when Finn not only managed to find them, but get in the house where they were staying as well.

No matter how hard everyone tried to protect Gabi, Finn was shot right in front of her as he tried to attack her. Gabi was horrified by Finn’s actions and that she had to have someone else to protect her.

Gabi jumped into paramedic mode and...

One of the stars of Fire Country on CBS is speaking out: Stephanie Arcila will be departing this season after portraying the role since 2022.

The 35-year-old actress is opening up about her departure from the fan favorite series.

Keep reading to find out more…

She told Us Weekly, “The minute that they told me [Gabriela wouldn’t be back as a regular], I accepted it. I was like, ‘Ok, I’m going to put Gabriela in this beautiful little drawer of fulfilled dreams and let the universe take over.’ I respect every department in our industry, and I know that we all know what we’re doing and have a way with storytelling. It’s a collaborative process.”

She had no idea the exit was happening until she got the finale episode, saying, “It was a complete shock. But at the same time, I know that this is the nature...

There’s been so much chatter about the future of Fire Country after some significant departures that I forgot Sheriff Country was gearing up for its launch during the 2025-26 season.

All we knew about the spinoff was that Morena Baccarin would be at the wheel in the role of Mickey Fox.

We already met Mickey on Fire Country, with the mothership series revealing she is Cal Fire division chief Sharon Leone’s stepsister.

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It was a compelling way to connect these two universes, but beyond that, there were many questions about who else would be on Sheriff Country.

Now, we have our answer. Deadline reports that CSI: Vegas veteran Matt Lauria has scored a series regular role in the upcoming offshoot.

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While filming Fire Country Season 3, Stephanie Arcila received bittersweet news. The actress learned that the show had been renewed for Season 4, but she would not be a series regular like she'd been the past three seasons. Due to creative changes, her character would be written out in the upcoming season. "It was shocking," the actress told TV Guide about learning the news. However, like anything else, there were upsides. "But it is always nice to have these breaks. For myself personally, I'm getting to do so many things that I haven't been able to do for so long because I have the time now. I can take classes. I can audition for different things. I can see my family more," Arcila said, revealing some of the things she had the opportunity to work on. "There are so many positives, [but] at the same time, I know there's a lot of different...

CSI: Vegas vet Matt Lauria is getting a badge for his next role: The actor will star opposite Morena Baccarin in the Fire Country spinoff Sheriff Country, our sister site Deadline reports.

Lauria’s Boone is the smart and capable chief deputy and right-hand man to Baccarin’s Sheriff Mickey Fox. After being partnered for years, the pair have a great shorthand and deep respect for each other. But there is also a note of tension between them because Boone feels that he was passed over for the sheriff position.

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When Fire Country wrapped up its Season 3 finale, fans were left reeling — but not because of Gabriela’s fate. Despite heavy hints early in the two-hour episode that Gabriela (played by Stephanie Arcila) might have shot stalker Finn in self-defense, it was later revealed that ex-con Audrey (Leven Rambin) actually pulled the trigger to protect her friend. Crisis seemingly averted... until the real twist came after the credits rolled. In a total shocker, it was announced that Arcila, who had been with Fire Country since the beginning, wouldn't be back for Season 4. And there was no setup for an exit storyline. What's going on?

Speaking to TVLine, Arcila reflected on the sudden departure, admitting that she learned the news the same day Season 4 was officially ordered. As for why Gabriela won’t be around when the new season picks up, Arcila kept it diplomatic:

"I think that’s a question...

The following contains spoilers from the Season 3 finale of CBS’ Fire Country.

Though the Fire Country Season 3 finale on Friday night left viewers with a number of cliffhangers, the fate of Stephanie Arcila’s Gabriela did not figure into any of them. The first hour did hint that Gabby had shot almost-beau turned stalker Finn, which at the very least could have raised questions of “self-defense,” but soon enough it was revealed that ex-con Audrey (Leven Rambin) had instead pulled the trigger, to protect her friend.

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Fire Country fans were already reeling from the stunning season 3 finale and now the confirmation two stars won't be back next year! What does this all mean for season 4?

Caution: This article contains Spoilers for Fire Country season 3 finale

The two-part Fire Country season 3 finale had multiple plot points, all of which added up to Three Rock never being the same again!

The tale kicked off with Jake giving his two weeks' notice and ready to transfer to a new department. Meanwhile, Gabriela was still worried about Finn, her new love interest who turned out to be a twisted stalker. He was still on the run with Gabriela concerned he'd come after her.

Manny spotted Finn at a gas station with Bode joining him just as Finn took off and set a fire on the way. The rest of the Three Rock crew arrived to help stop the fire and save a teenage girl.

Changes are on the horizon as the CBS firefighter drama series Fire Country gears up for Season 4. Following an eventful third season for Gabriela Perez (Stephanie Arcila) and Vince Leone (Billy Burke), it was revealed that the characters won't return in the upcoming season, marking the first major exits in the hit series. Deadline talked to executive producers and co-creators Joan Rater and Tony Phelan about this decision that will have a huge impact on the show when it returns in the fall. "It really just comes down to what’s the best creatively," Rater said when asked if cutting costs was a motivating factor in writing out the two fan-favorites. Some shows like Chicago Fire have resorted to reducing the number of series regulars as the cost of keeping shows on the air has become a major consideration for many productions. Rater explained:

"There’s a lot of stuff...

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Gabriela Perez will not appear in Fire Country Season 4. This decision was made creatively by the show's executive producers. "We were filming. I actually got the news the day that we got renewed, so it was kind of serendipitous because I love the aspect of death and rebirth. Not that I’m dying, but you know what I mean, synonymously," series star Stephanie Arcila told Deadline about how she learned that her character was being written out. "I believe in fate and that we’re put where we’re supposed to be. And this is the nature of our business, right? This is what we all sign up for," she added. The exit was unforeseen and shocking, and the outlet asked the actress if she would consider returning to the show. Arcila shared a positive update about her future on the drama series, saying:

"I never say never. Life takes us through so many avenues,...

Following the massive cliffhanger in Fire Country Season 3, it's only natural that viewers would want to know what comes next. The good news is that this curiosity will be satisfied when Season 4 returns this fall. Details about the upcoming season are not yet out, but showrunner Tia Napolitano told Deadline that decisions will be made soon. "The writers room starts in a week and a half, so I think we will play with time," she said, revealing that the team is ready to dive into the story's next chapter. The showrunner promised viewers would get their answers, saying:

"I think the most important thing is, we’ve left huge cliffhangers, so we’re going to satisfy all of those cliffhangers and give everyone the information that they’re craving — we’re certainly never going to skip over any of that. Will we play the time deeper into the episode? Perhaps,...

Fire Country finished its third season with a two-hour finale on Friday, April 25. The show will return for Season 4 in the 2025-2026 TV season, but a report from Deadline reveals that two series regulars won't return for the upcoming season. Stephanie Arcila, who plays firefighter Gabriela Perez, was confirmed to be leaving the show after playing the character for three seasons. It was also reported that Billy Burke, who plays Chief Vince Leone, might also be leaving the show, but Fire Country's creative team refused to confirm this departure, possibly to keep the outcome of the Bella Vista fire a mystery.

These departures mark the first major exits in the hit series that has kept its main cast intact for as long as it has been on the air. "It really just comes down to what’s the best creatively," co-creator Joan Rater told the outlet when asked why these departures were happening now.

This article contains spoilers for Fire Country’s two-part Season 3 finale.

With Season 3 of CBS’s hit drama Fire Country, fans were left reeling with a major cliffhanger that’s set to shake the show up going forward. Recently, the show’s executive producers discussed the finale, as well as where the story is headed after two main characters are set to exit.

Deadline reports that original Fire Country cast members Stephanie Arcila and Billy Burke will be departing after a three-season run on the series. The two play Gabriela Perez and Vince Leone respectively. In the recent season finale of the Max Thieriot-led series, fans saw a life-or-death ending for Vince, his wife Sharon (Diane Farr) and his father Walter (Jeff Fahey), as they are trapped in a burning building as the roof begins to collapse with little hope of escape.

Fire Country co-creators and executive producers Joan Rater...

[Warning: The article below contains major spoilers for Fire Country Season 4 and for the Season 3 finale, Episode 19, “A Change in the Wind,” and Episode 20, “I’d Do It Again.”] For three seasons, the core cast of Fire Country has remained the same. But ahead of Season 4, the CBS firefighter drama is losing two of its seven series regulars. Stephanie Arcila and Billy Burke are on their way out, according to Deadline, meaning fans will be saying goodbye to firefighter Gabriela Perez and batallion chief Vince Leone. Fire Country co-creators and executive producers Joan Rater and Tony Phelan and executive producer and showrunner Tia Napolitano confirmed Arcila’s departure to Deadline. But they declined to confirm Burke’s exit, instead keeping secret the fates of Vince, wife Sharon Leone (Diane Farr), and father Walter Leone (Jeff Faley) — who were all trapped in a burning building in the finale — and Jake Crawford (Jordan Calloway) — who had put in his two-week...

The following contains spoilers from the April 25 Season 3 finale of CBS’ Fire Country.

Fire Country‘s Xl Season 3 finale was a veritable five-alarm fire, ultimately leaving the lives of no few than three characters in question.

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But as reported by our sister site Deadline, it’s looking especially bleak for one of those characters, seeing as Billy Burke, who plays Vince,...

Spoiler Alert: The story includes details about two-part Season 3 finale of CBS’ Fire Country, “A Change In the Wild” and “I’d Do It Again.”

Exclusive: The Season 3 finale of CBS’ Fire Country on Friday marked the last episode as a series regular for original cast member Stephanie Arcila, who plays firefighter and Emt Gabriela Perez. As Deadline reported based on sources, Arcila is one of two Fire Country Og actors, alongside Billy Burke, who are leaving the hit firefighter drama after three seasons. Only Arcila’s departure has been confirmed.

Gabriela’s stalker story arc was brought to a close in the finale when crazed former love interest Finn (Blake Lee) tracked her down and tried to force her to go with him until he was shot in the chest by Audrey (Leven Rambin), Gabriela’s co-worker and budding love interest of Gabriela’s ex Bode (Max Thieriot). Gabriela...

Spoiler Alert: The story includes details about the two-part Season 3 finale of CBS’ Fire Country, “A Change In the Wild” and “I’d Do It Again.”

Exclusive: CBS’ Fire Country just delivered another suspenseful, emotional finale ending in a major cliffhanger. But its impact will go way beyond any previous season closers as Bode Leone (Max Thieriot) and Station 42 will be left reeling from the departures of two main characters next fall.

According to Deadline sources, Fire Country original cast members Stephanie Arcila, who plays firefighter and Emt Gabriela Perez, and Billy Burke, who plays Cal Fire battalion chief and Bode’s dad Vince Leone, will be leaving after three seasons.

Burke’s Vince is part of the finale’s life-and-death cliffhanger involving Vince, his wife, Cal Fire Division Chief Sharon (Diane Farr), and his father, retired battalion chief Walter Leone (Jeff Fahey) trapped in burning memory care building with the roof collapsing on them.

Spoiler Alert: The story includes details about the two-part Season 3 finale of CBS’ Fire Country, “A Change In the Wild” and “I’d Do It Again.”

Exclusive: Three seasons in, CBS’ Fire Country is shaking things up. After keeping its original seven-member main cast intact since the pilot — something extremely rare these days — the firefighter drama will head into its fourth season without two of them, sources tell Deadline.

The series had been setting up a possible exit for Jordan Calloway, whose ambitious Station 42 Captain Jake Crawford had given a two-week notice in pursuit of better career opportunities elsewhere. Instead, sources tell Deadline it will be Stephanie Arcila, who plays firefighter, paramedic and Bode Leone’s (Max Thieriot) on- and off- love interest Gabriela Perez, and Billy Burke, who portrays Jake’s boss and Bode’s father, Cal Fire Battalion Chief Vince Leone, who will be leaving the series.

In an exclusive interview with Deadline,...

On Friday April 25 2025, CBS broadcasts an episode of the series Fire Country!

A Change in the Wind; I’d Do It Again Season 3 Episode 19 Episode Summary

The upcoming episode of “Fire Country,” titled “A Change in the Wind; I’d Do It Again,” promises to bring intense action and emotional moments. This episode will air on CBS and is set against the backdrop of a dangerous fire situation. With the stakes high, Bode and Manny find themselves in a critical situation when a fire breaks out at a local gas station.

As flames threaten the gas station, Bode and Manny spring into action. Their quick thinking and bravery will be put to the test as they work to protect the patrons and property from the raging fire. The scene is sure to be filled with tension as the two firefighters navigate the dangers of the fire and the chaos that ensues.

Fire Country spoilers reveal that Gabi Perez’s (Stephanie Arcila) stalker has gotten away with a scalpel even though Vince Leone (Billy Burke) prevented him from hurting Gabi. However, that doesn’t mean that Finn (Blake Lee) won’t try to get to someone else at station 42 to get his hands on Gabi. Will Sharon Leone (Diane Farr) be his unfortunate next victim?

Sharon Leone Is On Antirejection Medication

Sharon would be the ideal candidate because her life would be in danger if she were kidnapped. Sharon had to have a kidney transplant during Season 2 and has to take medication to make sure she doesn’t reject the kidney.

However, Sharon doesn’t likely keep her medication at work. If Finn were to grab her at that station, Sharon could fall ill very easily.

Finn knows that Gabi isn’t about to let someone get hurt in her name. Finn...

Fire Country spoilers reveal that Bode Leone (Max Thierot) wasn’t around when Finn (Blake Lee) jumped out of the ambulance, knocking Vince Leone (Billy Burke) down as he ran off with a scalpel. However, it seems that Bode could be the one who saves Gabriela Perez (Stephanie Arcila) from her stalker. Will Bode and Gabi realize that they belong together?

Gabi Perez Thought Finn Was Safe To Date

Gabi thought that is was safe to date Finn, at least until he began to send her messages about using him for his photos. Gabi then stopped responding to Finn and he took things even further.

Finn set his house on fire to get Gabi to come to his house to rescue him. Now Finn has shown his true colors and has escaped with a scalpel.

Chances are that Finn will try to catch Gabi alone to get his hands on her again.

For the third season's finale, Fire Country has something massive planned. First, the finale is two hours long, airing on CBS on Friday, April 25, from 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. Et. Split into two parts, the finale follows a fire emergency that worsens as the weather deteriorates. "When a fire erupts at a gas station, Bode (Max Thieriot) and Manny (Kevin Alejandro) jump into action to protect the patrons and property," reads the logline for the first part. In the second, the fire shifts across Edgewater and heads to Bode's grandfather's facility. "Extremely high winds and dangerous conditions push the Zebel Ridge fire into Edgewater, threatening Three Rock and Walter’s (Jeff Fahey) care facility," reads the logline for the second part. CBS released a sneak peek of the season finale, previewing the fire's personal turn as it threatens Bode's loved ones.

The video below puts viewers right in the...

Is Jake (Jordan Calloway) really leaving Fire Country? Episode 18 left the impression the final two episodes of season three could be Jake’s last. Hopefully, his status won’t be left hanging and fans will get the answer one way or another when the two-part season three finale airs on Friday, April 25, 2025 beginning at 9pm Et/Pt.

Series star and creator Max Thieriot directs part one of the two-parter.

Thieriot stars as Bode, Billy Burke plays Vince, Kevin Alejandro is Manny, and Diane Farr is Sharon. Stephanie Arcila plays Gabriela, Jordan Calloway is Jake, Jules Latimer is Eve, and Leven Rambin guest stars as Audrey James.

Episode 19 “A Change in the Wind” Plot: When a fire erupts at a gas station, Bode and Manny jump into action to protect the patrons and property, on part one of the two-hour season finale.

Episode 20 “I’d Do It Again” Plot: Extremely high...

The following contains spoilers from the April 18 episode of CBS’ Fire Country.

Fire Country‘s Gabriela cannot catch a break, man. (In fact, that was my original headline above.)

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This week’s episode seated Stephanie Arcila’s character on quite the roller coaster ride, as 42 responded to a house fire where Jake (Jordan Calloway...