The first season of Sheriff Country ended with a bang that left fans stunned. Mickey Fox (played by Morena Baccarin) found out her mother, who she thought was dead for over 30 years, is actually alive. Not only that, her mom is Eva Santos, the Deputy Director of the DEA.
The show got renewed for Season 2 back in December 2025. Now, showrunner Matt Lopez is opening up about what comes next. He spoke with Us Weekly and TV Insider about the new family drama, cast changes, and whether Boone (played by Matt Lauria) will be okay after getting shot in the finale.
Two Actors Get Big Promotions for Season 2
Before we get into the spoilers, there is good news for two cast members. Amanda Arcuri and Ian Quinlan have been promoted to series regulars for Season 2.
Amanda Arcuri plays Skye Fraley, Mickey’s daughter. Ian Quinlan plays Deputy Hank Iglesias. Both actors appeared often in Season 1 but will now have even bigger roles in the upcoming season.
“Two new shows on Friday night have become instant hits with audiences quickly embracing Boston Blue and Sheriff Country across broadcast and streaming.” — Amy Reisenbach, President of CBS Entertainment
What Happened in the Season 1 Finale?
The finale was packed with action. Mickey found out her boyfriend, Alec (played by Wes Chatham), was working for the bad guys. Alec had killed Rick, the son of Miranda (played by Kelli O’Hara). During a fight, Alec got shot. But before dying, he shot Boone.
The biggest shock came at the very end. Mickey was asked to work with Eva Santos (played by Rachel Ticotin) to take down a cartel. When Mickey’s father Wes (played by W. Earl Brown) walked in, he was shocked to see Eva. That is when everyone learned the truth: Eva is Mickey’s mother, and she has been alive all this time.
Mickey’s Family Drama Takes Center Stage
Matt Lopez explained that this secret will change everything for Season 2. He said the show will explore why Eva left and why she pretended to be dead all these years.
“It resets our family dynamic that’s at the heart of this show.” — Matt Lopez, Showrunner
Lopez also said that Wes and Mickey will have very different reactions to the news. Wes feels betrayed. But Mickey might be more open to knowing her mother.
“Wes thinks he and Mickey are on the same page that they were both betrayed by this woman. Mickey isn’t as on board.” — Matt Lopez
The showrunner added that Season 2 will focus on a new question. Season 1 asked if Mickey could fix her family. Season 2 will ask a harder question.
“Can she repair herself? The surprising bombshell revelation that the mother, who for over 30 years she has thought was dead is actually alive, will force Mickey to look inward.” — Matt Lopez
Will Mickey and Boone Finally Get Together?
Fans have been waiting for Mickey and Boone to become a couple. In Season 1, Boone told Mickey he loved her. But she chose Alec instead. That turned out to be a huge mistake.
Now, Alec is dead. Boone is alive but recovering from a gunshot wound. However, there is a new woman interested in Boone. Her name is Emmy Yorke, the medical examiner.
Lopez said Mickey might feel jealous. She might realize she made the wrong choice.
“Mickey has to be asking herself, did I walk past a diamond to pick up a piece of coal?” — Matt Lopez
As for Boone’s physical and emotional health, Lopez confirmed he will survive. But the shooting will change him.
“The ripple effects of the wound he suffers will continue to impact… his relationship with Mickey.” — Matt Lopez
Lopez also said Boone will have to decide if waiting for Mickey is the right thing for his own happiness.
“Is being in love with her what is best for him, or is it time to move on?” — Matt Lopez
A Time Jump and a Possible Role for Ben McKenzie
Lopez confirmed that Season 2 will not pick up right where the finale ended. There will be a small time jump. But the show will go back to show what happened in the hours right after the big reveal.
There is also exciting news for fans of Morena Baccarin. Her real-life husband, Ben McKenzie, might join the show. Lopez said he recently had lunch with Ben and is thinking of a role for him in Season 2. He would likely appear as a guest star or in a recurring role.
Cassidy Is Not Leaving the Show
Some fans got worried when Deputy Cassidy (played by Michele Weaver) was not in several episodes. She even drove away in the finale looking unsure about her future.
But Michele Weaver cleared things up on Instagram. She said she had to leave for a while because she had a baby. She is not written off the show.
“People keep asking if I was written off. Nope .. just had to leave to have a baby. I’m back next week!” — Michele Weaver on Instagram
When Will Sheriff Country Season 2 Release?
All episodes of Sheriff Country Season 1 are streaming on Paramount+. Season 2 is expected to premiere on CBS in late 2026 as part of the 2026-2027 TV season. An exact date has not been announced yet.
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