Fans of Virgin River have been quick to label the new CBS drama Fire Country as a "knock-off" of their beloved Netflix show.
The narrative of Virgin River centres on Mel Monroe (played by Alexandra Breckenridge) and Jack Sheridan (Martin Henderson), who navigate their relationship while addressing various issues in their quaint town.
Fire Country, on the other hand, ups the ante by introducing Bode Donovan (Max Thieriot), a convict turned firefighter, who combats blazes and responds to emergencies across Northern California.
Set in the fictional town of Edgewater, some viewers feel it bears a striking resemblance to the picturesque setting of Virgin River.
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