Only Arcilas departurehas been confirmed.
Gabrielas dad Manny (Kevin Alejandro) came to the rescue and helped stabilize and transport Finn.
She reflected on Gabriela and Bodes relationship, the stalker storyline and what she hopes Gabriela does next.
Stephanie Arcila as Gabriela Perez on ‘Fire Country’Sergei Bachlakov/CBS
DEADLINE:When were you told that that you will no longer be a series regular onFire Country?
The producers mentioned that it happened during the filming of the finale.
ARCILA: Yeah, we were filming.
‘Fire Country’: Max Thieriot as Bode, Stephanie Arcila as GabrielaSergei Bachlakov/CBS
Not that Im dying but you know what I mean, synonymously.
I believe in fate and that were put where were supposed to be.
And this is the nature of our business, right?
This is what we all sign up for.
DEADLINE:It is.
Did the producers tell you at the time that they want you back?
ARCILA: They did.
They did tell me that this is kind of a break for Bode and Gabriela.
Hes seeing someone else right now, so it makes sense that we would take a breather.
DEADLINE:Would you go back?
Are you open to it?
ARCILA: I never say never.
It was really exciting.
DEADLINE:Did they do it for you?
Did you have input in that element of your character?
ARCILA: I did, so it was nice.
DEADLINE: Fire Countryfans love Gabriela and Bode as a couple.
So I think the fact that they have this space to grow individually is really beautiful.
DEADLINE:What would you want for Gabriela?
What do you think she should do next?
Would she stay in firefighting, would she do anything else?
Will she ever be in a healthy relationship?
ARCILA: I think she will.
I think Gabriela is someone who is forever evolving and learning.
I think she is someone that feels, if shes not evolving, she might as well be dead.
Its life, right?
We continue growing, we continue learning, and if we put the effort in individually, its magical.
Everybodys always saving her, and shes always trying to save everyone.
Have you had any personal experience hopefully not as creepy that you could draw from?
DEADLINE:Were you surprised that Gabriela was not the one who pulled the trigger?
ARCILA: I was, this is why I want her to save herself at one point.
I was, but the writers know what theyre doing.
All the stunt work also in those scenes was so great and fun to do.
And Blake, after every single take, is like, Are you okay?
Yes, okay, lets go.
With Gabriela, there was a moment of hesitation before she joined her father in saving her stalker.
ARCILA: Its her dad.
A dad is always gonna want to save their daughter and want the best for their daughter.
So I get it.
Hes just being a dad, and I think its adorable.
DEADLINE:Would you want Gabriela to pop in and check on her pops?
DEADLINE:What was your relationship with Max, Kevin and the rest of the cast like?
Did you have fun behind the scenes?
ARCILA: For the most part.
Billy as well is so incredible and also someone whose work I admire so much.
The fact how Max opened up his doors for me as well and trusted me with this character.
I know it wasnt just his decision, there was lots of people in the kitchen deciding these things.
ARCILA: I already knew when we were filming that.
I already knew which was nice.
Theyve always had my back.
Were going to the science museum with my wife and my child.
In Spanish, we say Como me apapacharon.
How they held me and held space for me.
That is a rarity, and I will forever hold that so dear to my heart.
Also, they let me learn so much.
I would have questions about the focus, cameras, everything.
They let me play with all their gadgets, they let me hold all their cameras.
I got to shadow.
This was genuinely a school, and I have so many people to thank for that.
DEADLINE:What was your last scene?
Do you remember what happened when you wrapped; did you commemorate the occasion behind the scenes?
DEADLINE:Was the cast there too?
Did you have little goodbyes with them?
ARCILA: I did at one point, but not everybody was there.
It was practically Max and I and some of the firefighters.
We have a lot of firefighters there, either retired firefighters or current firefighters, that are playing background.
Some of us want to know more about it, we want to do our jobs correctly.
So they were there as well, all of those firefighters that have been there since Day One.
I remember telling everyone and just hearing an enormous gasp.
I told them, I dont want this to be a sad moment.
I want everybody to be excited.
And you just hear an enormous gasp and feel all of their love.
So I it was really special to have known before I ended.
ARCILA: There are many, many favorite episodes.
There are many favorite moments.
There are many inspiring moments.
I want to learn about other departments.
Id like to direct one day, Id like to produce my own stuff.
Im currently working on developing something as well.
And any episode that Kevins directed, also, hes such an incredible artist.
DEADLINE:You already touched on this a bit but what is next for you?
Maybe you will come back toFire Countryas a director.
ARCILA: Yeah, Im currently in the process of developing my own project.
