‘Fire Country’: Stephanie Arcila Appearing in Season 4 Premiere — Details on Bodiela
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It sounds like the Fire Country Season 4 premiere title (“Goodbye for Now”) might be referring to Gabriela, with Stephanie Arcila not returning as a series regular. However, Arcila will be back for that first episode, which airs on Friday, October 17, at 8/7c (one hour earlier than usual for this one, swapping spots with Sheriff Country, debuting right after).
After that major cliffhanger in the Season 3 finale — Bode (Max Thieriot) could only watch as a burning building collapsed with his father Vince (Billy Burke), mother Sharon (Diane Farr), and grandfather Walter (Jeff Fahey) inside — it should be no surprise that the premiere will pick up immediately for that rescue. And part of that first episode is the farewell to Gabriela.
“We’re so happy to have Stephanie back, to have Gabriela back in the premiere, and we really wrote a love letter to the character,” executive producer Tia Napolitano tells TV Insider. “We will see glimpses of Bodiela [the relationship between exes Bode and Gabriela]. It’s really a beautiful sendoff for now that’s fitting to the character that, if you’re fan, I think it’s real fan candy.”
As for what we’ll see between Bode and Gabriela, “She’ll become very significant to him, as she always has been, in support in his life in the premiere so that he wonders when she leaves how he’s going to be without her,” Napolitano teases. “We’ve only known him since she’s been in his life in different capacities over the years, so, it’ll shake things up. I think it’ll make us wanting more Gabriela in the future, which is never a bad thing.”
Bode won’t be the only one to feel Gabriela’s absence. There’s also her father, Manny (Kevin Alejandro). “With Gabriela eventually not here every episode, he’s got all of this dad advice and dad jokes with nowhere to go, so you see him being a parental figure to Jake [Jordan Calloway], to Eve [Jules Latimer], of course to Bode in ways that remind us, Manny’s got wisdom. We put him through it. Manny’s got a lot of wisdom,” says the EP.
As for seeing Arcila again, “Never say never,” according to Napolitano.
How do you think Fire Country will write out Gabriela? What are you hoping to see between her and Bode in the premiere? Let us know in the comments section below.
Fire Country, Season 4 Premiere, Friday, October 17, 8/7c, CBS
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Please do not keep Gabriela away from the show to long😞 i love the show since it first episode & Bode & Gabby are a big part of me being a huge fan. I need them to eventually get together because they need each other & they are awesome! Love the cast🙂
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mistake! I lost most my interest when Bode and Gabriella stop appearing together
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Bodiela was the reason I watched. They need to get rid of the blonde, have Gabriela go find herself and get them back together to build the show around Bode and Gabriela as a stable couple. Needs to be season 4 as tired of waiting.
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Gabriela needs to be in the show that's the main attraction is Bo & Gabriela without the two it just won't be worth watching
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Typical Tia..she will promise Bodiela moments in the premiere and make it seem the slow burn will continue throughout the season even though Gabriela is not there. This is just to get Bodiela fans to tune in. Suspect they will be there for the premiere and major drop off after the first episode. They will be back when Gabriela returns. She ruined what was and could have been a great show. They need to build on Bodiela for good!
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I want to see them together and get married.
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Not a good thing to remove Gabriela from the show. Not sure it will work with out her there in Bodes life in som e capacity. Also her father needs her. As for Vince he also needs to be there. This show is about all of them together there families and how they work together as a family
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I no longer will watch this series.
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Oh noooooooo....whatever will we do??????
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Looks like Audrey will also be gone around episode 5 or 6 thank goodness. Please get Bodiela back together second half of season 4 for good! Patience running thin
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Fingers crossed. Audrey ruined season 3 and ruined the vibe of this show.
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I agree with. A big mistake to bring Audrey on the show. She needs to go and Gabriella needs to come back and stay.
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I really enjoy Fire Country and all of the cast/characters. I will hate to see Gabriela leave but hopefully she will return for cameo appearances with her father Manny still there. I wish Ms. Arcila good luck in future endeavors. I think they will write her out as going to another state to continue working as a paramedic. Anxiously awaiting the premiere as I pray they don't kill off Bode's entire family with that cliff hanger fire at the end of season 3. Take his grandfather Walter but leave his Mom and Dad as Bode will really need them with Gabriela leaving. I love this program so much!! Hurry up Oct 17th and get here!!
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I think removing Gabriela was the worst thing ever!
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If she leaves and they aren't together I think it will ruin the show everyone watches hoping they will reunite that relationship
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Showrunner says beautiful send off? They shouldn't be giving her a send off in the first place. This is a really dumb move.
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Don't want to see Gabriela go. She needs to be with bodie......love the show
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Big mistake
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It’s sucks Gabriela leaving. I hope when she returns she has Bode baby! They good together. I hope they didn’t kill off Vince.
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I think bode and Gabby should get back together and have a baby that would be a perfect start
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Gabriella has been with most of the male cast members during the 3 seasons. She needs to go away somewhere and get herself together. ie not jumping from guy to guy.
Vince is a staple of the program. A stabilizer. I'm afraid killing him off will hurt the tone of the show. Vince and Sharon have such fabulous chemistry and present a great role model family.
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I absolutely agree with you! Gabs has moved around a the small family that is Station 42. She needs space from them to hopefully get her head on straight!! And I read that Walter dies, but I hope Vince and Sharon don’t, even though they didn’t renew their contracts for next season. Bode is going to spiral worse than ever I’m thinking. He needs a positive grounding force that’s solely on his side. Maybe Luke or the sheriff can be that support? 💜
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LOL, I've said the same thing: she has been in serious relationships with more characters in three seasons than most young women do in five or ten years. She's one reason I gave up watching Fire Country. (I want more action and less soap-opera stuff. I doubt they'll quit all the relationship drama, so I'll gladly watch something else on Friday nights.
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Body is a great person for the show he is a great actor he makes the show he needs some happiness for once.
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I think Vince should stay he is a big part of the show and it won't be the same without him.he needs to be on the show
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Honestly not sorry she’s going. Was never a fan of her character
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I can’t believe I’m the only one that found the Bode/Gabs connection a relationship of convenience with no real chemistry! Gabs had very little humor and was only intrigued by Bode because of her Dad’s history. I see more in common, more humor, and more chemistry between Audrey and Bode in a few episodes versus 3 seasons of Gabs. And many more interesting possibilities with them (Bodrey) as they learn more about each other and grow closer (if given a chance). She fits into the Leone family already. Bode has more fun with her too. And her singing talent is a nice bonus! Gabs had her run, now it’s Audrey’s turn!
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THIS!!!!!!
I was so happy to hear Gabriela was leaving, I can't stand her wishy-washy, self righteous attitude! She don't need to come back for anything, ever!! Bye B!!
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Bode and Audrey (Boredry) literally have no chemistry and their entire relationship was contrived. The writers forcing it by making her the female version of Bode was a tell tale sign that the chemistry isn't there. But saying Bode and Gabriela have no real chemistry gave me a good laugh, so thank you! A huge part of the show success was built around the incredible chemistry they have, so I always find it funny when the odd few people say it doesn't exist.
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Both Gabriella and Bode need to experience growth in their own ways apart from each other in order to come back together again.
Vince shouldn't leave. These guys are so intertwined. They all make this show what it is. They're great together.
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Bodies really needs someone to love and settle down with.audry is a good one
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Didn't like the character Gabriela at all ! They kinda ran out of men she hadn't been with anyway ! I would rather they don't bring her back .
I will be crushed if they kill off Bode's Dad ! Love him and his character !!
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Heck yeah! I'm so glad annoying Gabriela is out of there. She was just not right for Bode or any of the men she managed to convince to fall for her. Looking forward to this Gab free season!
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