The anticipation is real as Fire Country gets ready to air the penultimate episode of its freshman season. Between having two massive country stars write exclusive songs for the show, Bode’s freedom being at stake, and the knowledge that Season 2 of Fire Country is a guarantee there’s a lot to look forward to with episodes 21 and 22. However, one of the most exciting elements of the May 12 episode is the fact that Max Thieriot, the co-creator, star and producer of the CBS drama, directed it. And Kanoa Goo, who plays Kyle on the show, opened up about working with Thieriot as a director.
Thieriot will be the second Fire Country cast member to take over the director's chair this season. Kevin Alejandro directed the mid-season finale of the CBS drama last winter, and now the Bode actor is taking his turn to lead a major episode. Kanoa Goo, who was introduced as Bode’s potential rival Kyle in episode 18, got to work with the series co-creator and star on episode 21, and he told CinemaBlend how much he loved the experience, saying:
