{
  "id": 704472,
  "title": "5 TV Shows To Watch If You Like Sheriff Country",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/5-tv-shows-to-watch-if-you-like-sheriff-country",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-12T22:07:40.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "TVLine",
    "slug": "tvline",
    "url": "https://www.tvline.com/2235906/tv-shows-like-sheriff-country/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "If you've found yourself absolutely captivated by Sheriff Country after just one season, you're in for a treat. Below, TVLine has rounded up five shows that mirror the CBS drama, ensuring a satisfying binge of crime drama for all your cravings. Sheriff Country premiered in October 2025 and concluded its first season in May 2026. The series follows Sheriff Mickey, portrayed by Morena Baccarin, who shares roles in law enforcement and motherhood with her daughter Skye, and navigates her ex-con father Wes, an off-the-grid marijuana grower. If you're a fan of the inner workings of a small-town sheriff's office, or you're drawn to the relationship drama, both familial and romantic, among Mickey and her team, you're sure to find something you adore in the list below. Dive in and let the scrolling begin! Once you've finished, share your favorite picks in the comments, and don't let us forget any gems we may have missed. We'd be foolish not to include Fire Country, the flagship series in the franchise, on this list. With its Max Thieriot-led series focusing on the inner workings of Cal Fire's Station 42 and Three Rock, a minimum-security prison where inmates aid in fire fighting, Fire Country shares familiar dynamics with Sheriff Country such as small-town politics, life-or-death emergencies, and intricate work/family relationships. All four seasons of Fire Country are available on Paramount+. If you're a fan of watching family drama alongside the familiar beats of a procedural, and love a good hoedown, Longmire may be the perfect fit for you. This Western crime thriller, adapted from Craig Johnson's Walt Longmire Mysteries novels, centers on a Wyoming sheriff who investigates local crimes, often collaborating with the town's local Indian reservation. Longmire's character is grieving the loss of his wife, with his adult daughter coming to town for support. The parent-child relationship in Longmire is reminiscent of Mickey and Skye's bond, and the series' investigation of mysteries within small-town politics mirrors the interconnected nature of Edgewater. All six seasons of Longmire are streaming on Paramount+. The CW's Walker, Texas Ranger reboot, starring Supernatural vet Jared Padalecki as widowed law enforcement agent Cordell Walker, may resonate with fans of Sheriff Country. Following his wife's murder, Walker must face the consequences of his actions and the disordered family dynamic left behind. Much like Mickey's struggles in Sheriff Country, Walker's journey includes overcoming personal chaos and rediscovering his role as a parent. With the addition of Mickey's estranged mother Eva Santos, recently revealed on Sheriff Country Season 2, the similarities between the two shows become even more apparent. As one of the best crime dramas in TV history, fans of Sheriff Country will undoubtedly find something to love in FX's neo-Western Justified. Like Mickey, Timothy Olyphant's U.S. Marshal Raylan Givens is an unflappable hero with charm and swagger, embodying the spirit of an old-school lawman who enforces justice, even when clashing with adversaries like Boyd Crowder. While Justified is grittier and more masculine than Sheriff Country, it delivers the same thrilling experience as viewers become deeply entrenched in Kentucky's Harlan County's personalities and feuds. Although Deputy was short-lived, it deserves to be celebrated for its multi-faceted approach to storytelling. The Fox drama follows Bill, a fifth-generation lawman who finds himself unexpectedly in charge of the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department after a heart attack claims the current sheriff's life. Despite the challenges, Bill strives to prove himself worthy of the role, mirroring the by-default leadership Mickey experiences in the pilot of Sheriff Country. Fans of Sheriff Country will recall the pilot's theme of taking on new responsibilities and proving one's worth when faced with unexpected leadership opportunities.",
  "summary": "If you're already hooked on Sheriff Country after just one season, here are five other shows that might scratch your crime drama itch.",
  "key_points": [
    "Sheriff Country's season concluded in May 2026",
    "Fire Country shares small-town politics and family drama",
    "Longmire's investigation mirrors Edgewater's interconnectedness"
  ],
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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