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Tia Napolitano Departs Fire Country
17 Jan
Summary
- Showrunner Tia Napolitano is leaving Fire Country after four seasons.
- Napolitano will focus on new development under a CBS Studios deal.
- Fire Country launched a successful spinoff, Sheriff Country.
Tia Napolitano will be departing as the showrunner of CBS' popular drama series Fire Country. After four successful seasons at the helm, Napolitano plans to focus on her own development projects under an overall deal with CBS Studios, the show's producer.
Napolitano joined the series, created by Max Thieriot, Tony Phelan, and Joan Rater, shortly after its pilot episode. She has guided the firefighter drama through significant milestones, including the recent writers strike and the departure of original cast members. Under her leadership, Fire Country has consistently been a top performer, launching a successful spinoff, Sheriff Country.
"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," stated CBS Entertainment President Amy Reisenbach and CBS Studios President David Stapf. Napolitano expressed her pride in the show's run, thanking the cast, crew, writers, producers, fans, and CBS.
