When Special Ops: Lioness roared onto Paramount+ in the summer of 2023, it immediately established itself as a unique entry in Taylor Sheridan’s growing TV empire. A gritty, grounded spy thriller inspired by a real-life CIA program, the series offered a raw look at the personal and professional toll of undercover warfare through the eyes of its female operatives. After an explosive and emotionally charged finale that saw its central recruit, Cruz Manuelos, walk away from the program, fans were left wondering what was next.
One review from The Action Elite gave the season , calling it "a compelling and action-packed tale of covert missions and the shadowy badasses who carry them out, both at home and abroad" . The publication notes that Season 2 fine-tunes nearly every aspect of the show, offering up a superior slice of military fiction. Special Ops- Lioness - Season 2
For those who may need a refresher, Special Ops: Lioness follows the story of Joe (played by Michael Kelly), a CIA operative who enlists the help of a female Marine, Cruz (played by Nicole Beharie), to take down a terrorist organization. The show takes a deep dive into the world of espionage, revealing the complexities of intelligence gathering and the moral ambiguities that come with it. When Special Ops: Lioness roared onto Paramount+ in
