Max Thieriot's Hit CBS Drama Has Finally Arrived On Netflix, But Where's Season 2?

Summary Fire Country, starring Max Thieriot, focuses on personal redemption through firefighting in Northern California, gaining popularity on CBS.

Season 1 is available on Netflix, showcasing Bode Donovan's journey. Season 2 is only on Paramount+. Season 3 premieres October 2024.

Catch up on Fire Country before Season 3's release on CBS.

Max Thieriot's CBS drama, Fire Country, has finally found its streaming home, but the scenario is a bit different from the typical streaming situation. First released in 2022, Fire Country follows Thieriot as Bode Donovan, a young convict who finds himself joining an unconventional prison program. Donovan returns to his hometown and is partnered with an elite firefighter, who teaches him how to extinguish flames and help endangered people. Unlike other first responder series on TV right now, like the upcoming new season of 9-1-1, Fire Country explores the ideas of personal redemption and morality against the backdrop of Northern California firefighting.

In the two years that it has aired on CBS, Fire Country has done fairly well. Though its Rotten Tomatoes score is less-than-average at 44%, the show continues to maintain viewership. In fact, Fire Country's viewership is strong enough that the series was renewed for a second season three months after its premiere. Then, Fire Country season 3 was officially confirmed just one month after the season 2 premiere. Ultimately, this makes Fire Country a fairly popular network series. Therefore, its move to streaming could make the drama even more successful.

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Fire Country Season 1 Is Now Streaming On Netflix

Fire Country Faces Little First Responder Competition

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For those interested in watching Fire Country, now is the perfect time. Fire Country season 1 is streaming on Netflix. The season includes 22 episodes, which are each an hour long. The season introduces Bode and his mysterious past, along with the conflicts he faces as a convicted firefighter. Audiences see Bode mend relationships with his family, and also start new bonds. Most importantly, though, Fire Country season 1 ends with a major twist that will have audiences eager to watch the next season to see what happens.

Netflix is a particularly good streaming platform for Fire Country because it faces little competition in terms of other first responder series. Netflix's biggest first responder shows at the moment are S.W.A.T., Tacoma F.D., and Grey's Anatomy. There are also some nonfiction options, such as Fire Chasers and Emergency NYC. However, for the most part, Fire Country will have free rein over the streaming platform. It seems likely that the series could quickly catapult up into Netflix's best TV shows.

Fire Country Season 2 Is Only Available To Stream On Paramount+

Why Fire Country Season 2 Isn't On Netflix

Although Fire Country season 1 has a new home on Netflix, that does not mean that the entire show is available on the platform. As it turns out, Fire Country season 2 is only available to stream on Paramount+. So, although viewers may binge the first season of Fire Country on Netflix, they will have to switch to Paramount+ if they want to fully catch up with the series. Unlike Fire Country season 1, season 2 has a total of ten episodes. The season continues developing Bode's story with some significant events, such as a prison break and a wedding.

However, by withholding season 2, Fire Country is convincing audiences to really get dedicated to the show by switching over to Paramount+.

It seems that Fire Country's release plan has some strategic value to it. Fire Country season 3 is set to premiere in October 2024. Therefore, before the new season arrives, the show wants to gain some more visibility. By adding Fire Country season 1 to Netflix, more viewers may become invested in the firefighting TV show. However, by withholding season 2, Fire Country is convincing audiences to really get dedicated to the show by switching over to Paramount+. By that point, audiences will definitely be ready to watch Fire Country season 3 live as it premieres.

There's Still Time To Catch Up On Fire Country Before Season 3's Release

Fire Country Season 3 Is On The Way

At the end of the day, it seems that now is a perfect time to catch up on Fire Country. With two months until Fire Country season 3's release, audiences can easily binge Fire Country season 1 on Netflix and Fire Country season 2 on Paramount+. Then, when October 18th rolls around, viewers can watch the new season live on CBS, every Friday at 9 P.M. Though it may seem inconvenient to switch between streaming services, it may be worth it for those who enjoy gritty and dramatic first responder television series.

Fire Country is getting a spinoff series starring Morena Baccarin as Mickey Fox. The show is titled Sheriff Country.

Fortunately, Fire Country season 3 gives audiences plenty to look forward to. The finale of Fire Country season 2 sees Bode face a massive change that will make his life better - but also maybe worse in some ways. The next season will offer an exciting dive into Bode's new situation. Plus, there will be even more fires, conflicts, and twists to enjoy. In this way, the time to get into Fire Country is right now.