Morena Baccarin Previews New Show 'Sheriff Country' on CBS

'Sheriff Country' Series Overview

• 📺 The new series 'Sheriff Country' is set in the small town of Edgewater and follows Sheriff Mickey Fox.
• 🔍 Viewers can expect a grittier, crime-ridden side of Edgewater, with Sheriff Fox navigating her role in the community.
• 🧩 The show will feature drama and comedy as Sheriff Fox works to solve cases and understand the underlying reasons for criminal activity.

Sheriff Mickey Fox's Complex Life

• 👨‍👧 Sheriff Fox is a layered character dealing with personal complications, including an ex-con dad and a troubled teen daughter.
• ⚠️ Her daughter struggles with drug addiction, presenting a significant challenge for Sheriff Fox.
• ⚖️ Despite her capability and desire for control in her job, Sheriff Fox faces circumstances beyond her control in her personal life, including her father and ex-husband.

Preparation for the Role

• 🔫 Morena Baccarin underwent gun training to prepare for her role, focusing on control and making the actions feel natural.
• 🗺️ She also participated in a ride-along in upstate New York to understand the daily logistics and types of calls a small-town sheriff might receive.
• 💡 The training provided valuable insights that were not what she initially expected.

Where to Watch

• 🗓️ The series premiere of 'Sheriff Country' airs on Friday.
• 📺 The show can be watched on CBS and streamed on Paramount Plus.