Fire Country Showrunner Tia Napolitano Departs After Season 4
In a significant turn of events, Tia Napolitano has announced her departure as showrunner for the CBS series “Fire Country.” She has been at the helm since the show premiered, guiding it through three successful seasons. Her exit will take effect after the conclusion of Season 4.
Tia Napolitano Steps Down
This news was first reported by Deadline and later confirmed by TVLine. Currently, there is no information regarding her successor. CBS Entertainment President Amy Reisenbach and CBS Studios President David Stapf expressed their gratitude for Napolitano’s contributions in a joint statement. They praised her role in establishing “Fire Country” as a prominent series within CBS’s lineup.
What the Leaders Are Saying
“Tia has been instrumental in helping both build and steer ‘Fire Country,’ which not only became a top series, but is also the foundation of a growing universe,” they stated. Napolitano also shared her thoughts, emphasizing her pride in her work over the past four seasons. She thanked the cast, crew, and CBS for their support during her tenure.
About “Fire Country”
“Fire Country” stars Max Thieriot, who plays Bode, a convict turned firefighter. Bode volunteered for the firefighting program as a way to reduce his prison sentence. Since then, he has been released on parole and now serves as a firefighter with Cal Fire in his hometown of Edgewater.
Cast and Upcoming Episodes
The supporting cast features notable actors including:
- Kevin Alejandro
- Diane Farr
- Jordan Calloway
- Jules Latimer
Fans of the series can look forward to the return of Season 4, which is set to premiere new episodes on Friday, February 27, at 9 PM.
As the series navigates this leadership change, viewers and industry experts alike are eager to see who will step in to fill Napolitano’s substantial role.
