The CBS drama Sheriff Country has quickly become a standout on Paramount+, with its second season currently ranking as the second most-watched show on the platform in the United States. The series, a spin-off of the popular Fire Country, returned on October 9, and viewers have been flocking to see what Sheriff Mickey Fox (Morena Baccarin) is up to next.
This season has already delivered a major twist: Mickey learns that DEA Deputy Director Eva Santos (Rachel Ticotin) is actually her mother, a woman she believed to be dead. That revelation has set the stage for a season full of personal and professional challenges for the sheriff of Edgewater.
While the audience is clearly engaged, critics have been a bit more cautious. Collider's Jeffrey Harris gave Season 2 a 5/10, noting that it "can't escape its biggest plot holes" and that an early scene felt "neither organic nor well written." This is a shift from the first season, which earned generally positive reviews. In a review of the debut season, Collider's Megan Vick praised the show for being "at its best when it doubles down on being a relatable family drama with crime elements."
Despite the mixed critical reception, Sheriff Country is outperforming many of its Paramount+ siblings, including heavyweights like South Park, NCIS, and Guy Ritchie's MobLand. The show's success is a testament to its compelling characters and the strong fanbase built by Fire Country, which itself has been a consistent presence on the platform's top ten for over 200 days.
Looking ahead, the next episode, titled "Ulysses," is set to air on October 23. Directed by Sarah Wayne Callies and written by Heather F. Robb, the episode will see Mickey dealing with a dangerous new drug spreading through Edgewater's college community. The logline promises a race against time to stop a growing crisis before more lives are at risk.
For fans of crime dramas and family sagas, Sheriff Country is a must-watch. If you're in the mood for more gripping TV, check out our list of fast-paced Netflix thrillers or explore why Tulsa King beats MobLand as Taylor Sheridan's best crime show. And if you're curious about other streaming hits, The Goonies is finding new life on Tubi this October.
Stay tuned to Collider for all the latest streaming news and updates on Sheriff Country and more.
