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Oct 7, 2022 · With Max Thieriot, Kevin Alejandro, Jordan Calloway, Stephanie Arcila. Five years ago, Bode burned down everything in his life, leaving town with a big secret. Now he's back, with the rap sheet of a criminal and the audacity to believe in a chance for redemption with Cal Fire.
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- 2022-10-07
Five years ago, Bode burned down everything in his life, leaving town with a big secret. Now he's back, with the rap sheet of a criminal and the audacity to believe in a chance for redemption with Cal Fire. Air Date: Oct 7, 2022.
- I Know It Feels Impossible
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- October 8, 2022
May 3, 2024 · Midway through a five-year prison stretch, he’s been trying to convince himself of it, too. He gets the chance to prove it, signing on to an unconventional prison-release program: in exchange for reduced sentences, convicts are paired with firefighters battling Northern California wildfires.
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Pilot is the first episode of the first season of the CBS original drama, Fire Country and the first episode of the series overall. It aired on October 7, 2022.
Max Thieriot stars as Bode Leone, a young convict seeking redemption and a shortened prison sentence by joining a prison release firefighting program in Northern California where he and other inmates are partnered with elite firefighters to extinguish massive, unpredictable wildfires across the region. It's a high-risk, high-reward assignment, and ...
Bode stands up before the board at his parole hearing to thank them for their time and take full responsibility for his actions in robbing a liquor store owner at gunpoint several years ago. However, his request for parole is ultimately denied. As a last resort, his lawyer recommends he enlist in the Cal Fire firefighter program in hopes of early release.
Meanwhile, in Edgewater, California, 200 miles north of San Francisco, Station 42 is called in for a vegetation fire on Bodega Highway. Before long, they arrive at the scene of the fire, with Jake and Eve taking the lead. However, as the fire begins to spread, Eve takes notice of the nearby propane tank. Fortunately, Vince has called in a water drop to extinguish the spreading flames.
Bode is seated on a transportation bus alongside a fellow inmate with ADD named Freddy, who reveals that his girlfriend Cookie is a chef and that they're planning on getting a food truck when he's released. Initially, he was reluctant to enroll in Cal Fire, but then he heard they got $5 a day just for showing up and an extra $2 an hour if they work a fire. Bode then learns that they're headed for Edgewater, despite his lawyer previously telling him that they're going to a different camp. They arrive in town just as Edgewater celebrates Gabriela coming in 14th place in the Olympics for diving by throwing her a ceremony and awarding her the key to the city.
Back on the bus, Bode informs Corey that he was told that he'd be going to the camp in Eel River, but Corey isn't concerned and instructs Bode to take a seat. They arrive at Three Rock Con Camp, where there are no fences, and while Corey doesn't intend to prevent them from leaving, he does warn them that if they do decide to run, they won't get far. And when they're apprehended, they go back to prison with an extended sentence. Bode then asks for a phone to call his lawyer, but they won't get phone privileges for another week.
Jake, Gabriela, and Eve gather at Smokey's Tavern, where Eve makes the acquaintance of the new chef Aydan. Jake encourages Eve to go and talk to her, but she instead retreats to the jukebox. Alone, Jake apologizes for missing Gabriela's ceremony, but it's not as if she saw a reason to celebrate her choking in Tokyo. Gabriela questions what she and Jake are doing; she's been in town for five months already, which is the longest break she's had from diving since she was ten years old. For the first time in a long time, Gabriela was having fun, but now she wants more than that. She's even considering staying in Edgewater, as she's no longer sure she wants to be a diver. Gabriela believes she may be at the point where she's ready for the next stage in her life, which she hopes includes Jake, expressing that she loves him, to which he replies that she shouldn't move out to Edgewater and give up her career for him. Upset that he didn't say he loved her back, Gabriela leaves abruptly.
Bode and Freddy are greeted by Manny, who informs them of the female con camp a couple miles down the road that occasionally trains at Camp Three Rock. After Manny takes off, Bode enlists in Freddy's help with making friendly with the delivery driver in hopes that he'll allow Bode to use his phone. Freddy questions why Bode is so intent on hustling his way out of camp, to which Bode reveals that he's from Edgewater and that he left for a reason.
Starring
•Max Thieriot as Bode Donovan •Kevin Alejandro as Manny Perez •Jordan Calloway as Jake Crawford •Stephanie Arcila as Gabriela Perez •Jules Latimer as Eve Edwards •Diane Farr as Sharon Leone •Billy Burke as Vince Leone
Guest starring
•W. Tre Davis as Freddy Mills •Ty Olsson as Cory Walters •Marcelo Arroyo as Julio •Josh Cerda as
Co-starring
•Kaylah Zander as Aydan Sato •Michelle Choi-Lee as Ana Koh •Aleita Northey as Lindsey •Ian Gregson as Mayor
•This episode was the most-watched series premiere of fall 2022.
1.Fire Country: Season One Ratings - TV Series Finale
2.Fire Country - Episode 1.01 - Pilot - Promotional Photos + Press Release -SpoilerTV
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Fire Country: Created by Tony Phelan, Joan Rater, Max Thieriot. With Max Thieriot, Kevin Alejandro, Jordan Calloway, Stephanie Arcila. A young convict joins a firefighting program looking for redemption and a shortened prison sentence.
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The potential series was then known as Cal Fire. In February 2022, a series pilot was green-lit. The pilot was written by Phelan and Rater, with Thieriot as co-writer, and directed by James Strong. In May 2022, CBS picked up the series, now titled Fire Country. Tia Napolitano would serve as the series showrunner.
S1.E1 ∙ Pilot. Fri, Oct 7, 2022. Five years ago, Bode burned down everything in his life, leaving town with a big secret. Now he's back, with the rap sheet of a criminal and the audacity to believe in a chance for redemption with Cal Fire. 7.7/10 (624) Rate. Watch options. S1.E2 ∙ The Fresh Prince of Edgewater. Fri, Oct 14, 2022.
