CBS chief George Cheeks is optimistic that the network's new hit show Fire Country has the scope to become the next big franchise like NCIS. The action-drama procedural – produced by Jerry Bruckheimer and stars co-creator Max Thieriot, Billy Burke, and Diane Farr – debuted on the network in October 2022. The show follows a young convict who assists the California Department of Forestry and Forest Protection in combating the fires that plague the region. The show enjoyed a strong debut and continued to put up consistent numbers throughout its 22-episode season 1. The success led to season 2 being green-lit, with Cheeks hopeful the show will become another hit franchise for them.

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