In “Land of Fire,” cast members and showrunners have left the project due to budget cuts, but which cast members will or will not return in season 5?
The CBS series, which first aired in 2022, introduced inmate Bode (Max Thieriot) to the town of Edgewater after he returns home and begins volunteering with the California Conservation Camp program. By season two, the backdoor pilot had built the world of Sheriff Country. This world centers around Sharon’s (Diane Farr) estranged sister Mickey (Morena Baccarin), who solves crimes in town.
Fire Country then underwent a shocking upheaval when Billy Burke and Stephanie Arcilla left the show in season 3 due to budget cuts.
“This is a fire show. Anyone can join at any time,” showrunner Tia Napolitano exclusively told Us Weekly in October 2025. “But in terms of losing people, we’re also adding a really fun guest cast. It’s a revolving door of people from Sharon’s past and new faces, and it’s exciting to bring in conflicts and secrets and twists and turns.”
Napolitano teased that the show had to balance a “fine line” between “really adding spice” and mourning the loss at the same time.
“What we’ve done is thread the needle of specifically honoring Vince. Gabriella has passed away, but she lived a happy and successful life. She’s still there. But we’re really walking this path of finding hope pretty quickly while honoring Vince,” she said. “Looking forward, this season’s theme is rising and recovering from the ashes.”
Napolitano continued, “How do you recover from something like this? And you’re really going to see everyone rise to the occasion, celebrating Vince, celebrating his life, honoring the sacrifices he made.”
Characters continued to come and go on the show until news broke that Napolitano would be leaving after four seasons. Keep scrolling to find out who’s coming back for season 5 and who’s not.
Max Thieriot
Ever since viewers were introduced to Edgewater through Thieriot’s character, Bode, Fire Country has kept him at the center of the show.
Kevin Alejandro
Manny’s release from the three-lock allowed him to become the focal point of the series.
jordan calloway
Jake, played by Jordan Calloway, learns more about his family in season 4, and will likely continue to be explored in future episodes.
Stephanie Arcilla
Stephanie Arcilla left the role of Gabriella in the Season 4 premiere, but previously told Us she would return if given the option.
Jules Latimer
Based on the midseason finale of Fire Nation, Jules Latimer’s Eve will continue to play an important role on the show.
diane furr
Sharon, played by Diane Farr, returns in season five as she continues to grieve the loss of her husband, Vine (Burke).
Fire Country spinoff Sheriff Country hasn’t even premiered yet, but there are already questions about which characters will appear in the crossover. Fans first learned about the town of Edgewater during the first season of the hit show, Fire Country, when inmate Bode (Max Thieriot) returns home to volunteer with the California Conservation Camp program. (…)
billy burke
Billy Burke has yet to address his exit from Fire Nation, but his character Vince can’t return after being killed off.
Morena Baccarin
Morena Baccarin will likely return to Edgewater, but only in a guest star capacity. The actress is currently starring in Sheriff Country, which has been renewed for a second season.
leven rambin
After Gabriella’s exit, Audrey was Bode’s only love interest, but she was removed from the show before the end of season four. Leven Rambin has expressed interest in reprising the role, but her future in Fire Country remains uncertain.
Sean Hatosy
Sean Hatosy as Brett Richards and Diane Farr as Sharon Leone.
Sergei Baklakov/CBSNapolitano hinted at plans to bring back Sean Hatosy, but details are unclear.
jelly roll
jelly roll
Sergei Baklakov/CBSThe same goes for Jelly Roll’s character Noah, who could make a return, but nothing concrete has been confirmed yet.
