Fire Country is a hit on Netflix – here are 3 more small town dramas to answer all your Virgin River prayers
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Fire Countryhas become a Netflix hit after the first season of the CBS series found an additional home on theworld’s best streaming servicein the US on August 1. The series debuted on CBS back in 2022 and the two series have since captured the attention of a wider audience on Netflix in a bid to give the show more exposure ahead of its season three premiere on October 18 on CBS.
Fire Countryis a firefighter drama co-created by the main star Max Thieriot, whose first two seasons are also available to watch on Paramount Plus. Thieriot plays Bode Donovan, an ex-convict who signs up for the Cal Fire prison release firefighting program in hopes to redeem himself and shorten his prison sentence. He gets sent to his hometown, where he must make amends with his family and friends, all while working alongside other inmates to put out huge fires in the Northern California region.
Combining soapy small town drama with thrilling action,Fire Countrycould be the answer to all ourVirgin Riverseason sixprayers while we wait for the new series of one of thebest Netflix showstoarrive in late 2024.But if you’re wanting more small town drama afterFire Country,here are three more to watch on Netflix – and one has 91% on Rotten Tomatoes.
Northern Rescue
Northern Rescuetells the story of search and rescue commander John West (William Baldwin) who moves his three children from Boston to his rural hometown of Turtle Island Bay after his wife’s death. As the family struggle to cope with the loss, John faces tough situations both personally and professionally, while his kids grapple with the everyday struggles of growing up.
Much likeFire Country,each of the individual characters have their own internal struggles they battle with everyday and come from all walks of life, which we start to see inNorthern Rescuewhen the grieving family meet many colorful characters living in the community. There’s also someheart-pounding action sequences similar toFire Country, as John is tasked with saving people from a forest fire and a plane crash.
Unfortunately, there has been no word on whetherNorthern Rescuewill be renewed for a second season since its production hiatus during the pandemic, but if you want explosive drama with a scenic backdrop, thenNorthern Rescueis still worth the watch.
Available to stream globally on Netflix.
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Virgin River
Virgin Riveris probably the most similar show toFire Countryin this list, not only because each show uses British Columbia to portray a picturesque Northern Californian town, but due to the soapy drama and well-rounded characters that you can easily fall in love with.
The hit Netflix drama follows nurse practitioner Mel Monroe (Alexandra Breckenridge), who moves from Los Angeles for a fresh start in the rural town of Virgin River. There, she meets bar owner and former Marine Jack Sheridan (Martin Henderson) and other interesting residents in the close-knit town. It has everything you could want from a typical small town drama with shocking health woes, fractured relationships, dark secrets, and jaw-dropping cliff-hangers. So while it echoes the setting and tone ofFire Country,it also matches the gripping drama and character development.
If you can’t wait forVirgin Riverseason six check out thesefive powerful dramas to watchin the meantime.
Available to stream globally on Netflix.
Wildfire
Fire Country’sBode Donovan andWildfire’sKris Furillo (Genevieve Padalecki) are much alike as they are both ex-convicts who are given the opportunity to start a new life. After serving time at a teen detention center, troubled Kris is offered a chance at responsibility when her talent for horses is spotted by a volunteer and local trainer Pablo.
He arranges a job for her at the Ritter’s family horse ranch, where she must contend with the challenges of fitting in, adjusting to a new environment and forming relationships as she tries her best to not disappoint the family who gave her a chance. All the while, the Ritters are experiencing hardships of their own as the ranch faces financial ruin.
Bode and Kris' road to redemption serves as the main plot for both the series, but while there isn’t as much action inWildfire(Wildfire is actually the name of a horse),it still serves up a perfect blend of exciting drama, compelling characters and trials and tribulations. Oh, and if you love horses this noughties series would also be one to watch.
Available to stream on Netflix in the US, Plex in the UK, and Stan in Australia.
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After graduating with a degree in Writing and Film Studies, Grace dived into the world of entertainment where she started writing all about the must-watch shows and movies at What To Watch. Now Grace is on her next writing adventure at TechRadar, where she uses her expertise to help readers keep up to date on the biggest TV shows and movies in the ever-changing world of streaming. If she’s not writing about her passion for entertainment, you’ll find her watching reality shows while feasting on chocolate.
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