Land of Fire isn’t the only CBS show currently going through a surprise showrunner change.
The news appeared in January 2026 that runner Tia Napolitano it was going after a lot of going through the screen.
“Tia has been instrumental in helping to both create and direct Fire Country, which has not only become a top-rated series, but also the foundation of a growing universe,” CBS Entertainment President Amy Reisenbach and CBS Studios President David Stapf said in a joint statement. “We are very grateful for his contributions and tireless work, and we look forward to working with him on future projects.”
Napolitano has had the show since it premiered in 2022 on CBS. Before he left, Napolitano spoke only to him Us Weekly about what fans can expect from the rest of season four.
“[You should] you are worried. We have Bode and Tyler in a fire shelter in the middle of a raging fire. Those things are built for one, there are two lives there,” Napolitano shared in December 2025. “And we have Jake and his brother on the side of the cliff. You can see how many times that car repeats. We see heads hitting hard places.”
Napolitano joked that “those are not easy to come back from,” adding, “We’re going to watch our people fight to get out of there.” He also hinted that there are “big changes” coming in the midseason opener.
The runner-up change happened after budget cuts Billy Burke again Stephanie Arcilahe goes out. Elsewhere on the network, NCIS‘ prequel series NCIS: The Origins again The FBI a spinoff The CIA he also experienced tremors after the scene.
Keep scrolling for a breakdown of the changes:
‘Land of Fire’
Napolitano released a statement in January 2026, which read, “I’m proud of the past four seasons of Fire Country. All thanks to our cast, crew, writers, producers, fans, and CBS and CBS Studios. It’s been a great ride!”
Many shops including Deadline reported that Napolitano’s successor has yet to be found.
Efforts to cut costs affect scripted TV, with more shows reducing screen time for premium members for budgetary reasons. NBC’s Law & Order and One Chicago franchises have been known for different cast members throughout the franchise over the years. As Chicago Fire, Chicago Med and Chicago PD lose fan-favorite characters, NBC’s […]
‘NCIS: Origins’
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Erik Voake/CBSConfirmed in January 2026 partner Gina Lucita Monreal is leaving the show at the end of season 2. David J. North will remain and will act as a single runner in his absence.
“Gina has been an important member of the ‘NCIS’ family for many years,” CBS Entertainment President Amy Reisenbach and CBS Studios President David Stapf said in a joint statement. “We are incredibly grateful to him for helping launch and direct NCIS: Origins, and bringing these amazing characters and stories to life. We look forward to working with him again in the future on new projects, and know that the creative foundation he helped build will continue to thrive.”
Monreal issued his own statement about the sudden exit. “It’s been a huge honor in my career to write ‘NCIS: Origin’ alongside my amazing showrunner and friend David North,” he wrote. “I want to thank Amy Reisenbach, David Stapf, and everyone at CBS Network and Studio for their support.”
He continued: “To have this opportunity to work with Mark Harmon, Sean Harmon, our writers, and the best actors in the business – how lucky am I? I can’t wait to see what this extraordinary team cooks up for Season 3.”
‘CIA’
In April 2025, CBS offered The CIA direct order in the starred series Tom Ellis again Nick Gehlfuss. Originally slated for a fall 2025 premiere, The CIA it was pushed mid-season back Warren Leight replaced FBI: Most Wanted‘s David Hudgins as a showman.
Changes kept coming when Michael Michele, one of the main characters of the series, left in November 2025. Days later, Eriq La Salle he left the series as executive producer. He was attached The CIA from its launch and guided the driver before his departure.
