"The Threat Is Real": 'Fire Country' May Take a Cue From '9-1-1' by Killing Off a Main Character

The reactions to 9-1-1 killing of its first main character continue to trickle in from all corners, especially from people in the same sub-genre. Firefighter dramas have become increasingly popular because of their ability to entertain by tapping into some of the most basic instincts in people. "When you’re working on shows that have such danger and high stakes, it’s, I guess, to be expected that sh*t’s gonna happen," Fire Country co-creator Joan Rater told Deadline in a conversation after the Season 3 finale of the CBS drama.