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While watchingFire Country, I cannot help but wonderif the series will have a reunion between Max Thieriot and AJ Buckley.The two of them starred in the military drama seriesSEALTeamwith an extraordinary onscreen friendship. For six seasons, they took on some of the most dangerous missions together and seemed unstoppable. However, that turned out not to be the case. Clay Spenser (Thieriot) tragically and heartbreakingly dies in season 6, while Buckley’s Sonny Quinn lives on. Withseason 3 ofFire Countryreleasingsoon, there is a chance the two actors may reunite onscreen.
Max Thieriot portraysFire Country’s leading character, Bode Leone. Unlike hisSEAL Teamcharacter, Bode is a convict trying to redeem himself by volunteering with the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (Cal Fire). It has been very pleasant seeing Thieriot portraying a new character after Clay’s saddening death inSEAL Team. This experience would have been even better if Thieriot had not been the only one in the military drama making an appearance. Although Buckley will be busy withSEAL Teamseason 7, I hope to see him and Thieriot reunite inFire Country.
Fire Country Is Hitting Netflix Ahead Of Highly-Anticipated Season 3
The hit CBS drama series Fire Country will be making its debut on Netflix in less than one month in advance of the premiere of season 3,
Max Thieriot’s SEAL Team Co-Star AJ Buckley Is A Co-Producer On Fire Country
The Two Are Still Connected To One Another
SinceAJ Buckley is still highly connected to Max Thieriot as one ofFire Country’s producers, seeing him on the show is highly plausible.He could come on as a new firefighter or even a former friend of Bode’s before he became a convict. Even if Buckley does not have a recurring character, either of these roles could feature him in at least one episode.
AJ Buckley was also inCSI: NY.
Besides AJ Buckley being one of the producers, the series still has ways for him to make an appearance.Fire Country’s season 2 finaleimplies how Bode must move on from his ex-girlfriend now that she is married. One of the best ways for that to happen is to introduce a new significant character. That is when Buckley’s character comes in. Again, he does not have to be a recurring character for him to be important.Buckley could appear just long enough for Bode to move on from Gabriela(Stephanie Arcila).
Thieriot & Buckley Reuniting Onscreen In Fire Country Would Be Way More Emotional After SEAL Team Season 6’s Ending
Thieriot’s Character Dies In SEAL Team’s Season 6’s Ending
Clay’s death onSEAL Teamwas not just emotional to watch because he was such a great character, but also because of Sonny’s reaction. His scene at Clay’s grave perfectly captured the terrible feeling of losing a close friend to death. The actorsreuniting onscreen inFire Countrywould remind me of these heavy emotions fromSEAL Team.However, they will turn into more positive feelings because I would know there is a chance of the two having another heartwarming onscreen friendship.
Fire Countryseason 3 premieres October 18th, 2024 on CBS.
AJ Buckley’s potential appearance inFire Countrymight be the last chance for him to reunite with Max Thieriot onscreen. Thispossibility would make their reunion even more emotional.After all,Thieriot responded to Clay’s potential appearance inSEAL Teamseason 7by saying it is"unlikely." With that in mind, all the potential their onscreen friendship had for future seasons ofSEAL Teamcan only happen inFire Country. Since Buckley is a producer, he can make this reunion a reality and should do so for the emotional impact.
What AJ Buckley Has Said About Appearing On Fire Country
He Knows He Has The Perfect Opportunity To Do So
In aRedditpost, AJ Buckley responded to an inquiry about his potential to appear onFire Countrywith Theriot. He expressed an openness to the possibility, explaining, “We’ve talked about it and thought it would be funny for me to show up.” Knowing that he and Max Thieriot areboth considering Buckley’s appearance raises my hopes of this reunion even higher.This increased hope especially comes from how the two seem adamant about making this reunion worthwhile because of their real-life friendship. Like theirSEAL Teamcharacters, their potential onscreen friendship inFire Countrywould be effortlessly natural. They just need to make it happen now.
Indeed, their [Thieriot and Buckley’s] initial reunion would still be emotional. However, this emotional tone would transform into ironic comedy.
Even if Bode and AJ Buckley’s potentialFire Countrycharacters do not get along onscreen, it would still be hilarious to watch. Knowing the actorsare best friends could still make this ironic reunion valuable to the series.It could bring out a more comedic quality to the drama. With all ofFire Country’s challenges for inmate firefightersand the actual forest fires, some comedy feels needed once in a while. It helps alleviate the series' heavy emotions. Indeed, their initial reunion would still be emotional. However, this emotional tone would transform into ironic comedy.
AJ Buckley’s potential appearance onFire Countrycould change the trajectory of the series for good simply because of his real and onscreen friendship with Max Thieriot. Many actors often work with some of their closest friends, which always enhances the plot and the characters. I do want Buckley and Thieriot to reunite because it would be heartening to see them after watchingSEAL Team. However,I also wish for this reunion because it could benefitFire Countryfor the rest of the show’s run.
Fire Country
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Fire Country follows Bode Donovan, a young convict seeking redemption by joining a firefighting program in his Northern California hometown. Working alongside elite firefighters, Donovan and fellow inmates strive to control massive wildfires in the region while navigating personal challenges and community dynamics.
