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Lioness

«This wasn't the mission.»

Year
2023
Age rating
TV-MA
Seasons
3 seasons · 24 episodes
Countries
United States of America
Production
Director
Taylor Sheridan
Starring
Zoe Saldaña, Laysla De Oliveira, Dave Annable, Jill Wagner, LaMonica Garrett, James Jordan

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About the series

A tense espionage thriller about a covert CIA program that recruits female operatives for high-risk undercover missions. Young Marine Joe is assigned to infiltrate the inner circle of a powerful terrorist by befriending his daughter, gaining access to the family from within and helping prevent a potentially devastating attack. As Joe struggles to maintain her cover and earn the trust of those around her, her handler Kaitlyn leads the operation from behind the scenes, making difficult decisions that could determine whether the mission succeeds or ends in tragedy. The series combines military action, intelligence operations, personal conflicts, and psychological tension, revealing the dangerous reality of life undercover.

Seasons & episodes

Season 1

2023 · 8 episodes

Joe attempts to balance her personal and professional life as the tip of the CIA's spear in the war on terror; the Lioness Program enlists Cruz to operate undercover alongside Joe among the power brokers of State terrorism.

  1. Still from episode 1
    E01

    Sacrificial Soldiers

    23 Jul 2023 42 min

    Things go awry for Joe and her team during a mission out in the field. Joe is left devastated. Upon her return home, Joe's family life presents it's own challenges. Cruz tries to escape a dangerous situation. Joe must choose an agent.

  2. Still from episode 2
    E02

    The Beating

    23 Jul 2023 43 min

    Joe continues her training with Cruz whose methods are questionable. Cruz starts to build a relationship with Aaliyah. Kate gets into a fight during her soccer game. Neal has to deliver difficult news to a patient.

  3. Still from episode 3
    E03

    Bruise Like a Fist

    30 Jul 2023 43 min

    Cruz is invited to spend the weekend with Aaliyah and her inner-circle. Joe keeps Kaitlyn informed of Cruz's progress. Kyle comes to Joe desperate for help with an asset.

  4. Still from episode 4
    E04

    The Choice of Failure

    06 Aug 2023 42 min

    Cruz is put in a compromising position while out with Aaliyah and friends in the Hamptons, causing Joe and Kaitlyn to doubt her. Kaitlyn and Westfield confront Kyle over what happened at the border, complicating things further for Joe and her team.

  5. Still from episode 5
    E05

    Truth Is the Shrewdest Lie

    13 Aug 2023 39 min

    Joe and Neal deal with the aftermath of Kate's accident. Westfield and Kaitlyn deploy Joe's team to subdue a terrorist threat. Cruz's cover may be in jeopardy.

  6. Still from episode 6
    E06

    The Lie Is the Truth

    20 Aug 2023 42 min

    Aaliyah bonds with Cruz over a spa day. Bobby, Tex, Two Cups, Randy and Tucker confront a threat at the Safe House. Kaitlyn and Joe are scolded for the San Antonio mission in a debrief.

  7. Still from episode 7
    E07

    Wish the Fight Away

    27 Aug 2023 48 min

    While shopping in Manhattan for the wedding, Aaliyah and Cruz get closer. Kate returns home only to say goodbye to her mom once again. Joe guides Cruz through internal struggle and doubt in completing the mission.

  8. Still from episode 8
    E08

    Gone Is the Illusion of Order

    03 Sep 2023 58 min

    Unforeseen circumstances leaves the mission in jeopardy. A suspicious Ehsan confronts Cruz before his wedding day. Joe and the team prepare for the worst.

Season 2

2024 · 8 episodes

In Season 2, as the CIA's fight against terror moves closer to home, Joe, Kaitlyn, and Byron enlist a new Lioness operative to infiltrate a previously unknown threat. With pressure mounting from all sides, Joe is forced to confront the profound personal sacrifices she has made as the leader of the Lioness program.

  1. Still from episode 1
    E01

    Beware the Old Soldier

    27 Oct 2024 44 min

    Joe, Kyle, and the QRF team embark on a timely extraction after a high-ranking government official is kidnapped by a cartel.

  2. Still from episode 2
    E02

    I Love My Country

    27 Oct 2024 47 min

    After a new Lioness is identified, Joe and her team travel to Iraq to close the asset.

  3. Still from episode 3
    E03

    Along Came a Spider

    03 Nov 2024 52 min

    Kaitlyn works to drum up support for their plan. Meanwhile, Lioness training begins for Captain Josie Carrillo.

  4. Still from episode 4
    E04

    Five Hundred Children

    10 Nov 2024 47 min

    Joe and Kyle make contact with a potential new source of intel. A newly expanded team conducts a hit with unanticipated results.

  5. Still from episode 5
    E05

    Shatter the Moon

    17 Nov 2024 46 min

    The warehouse discovery rattles the team. Joe is torn between two urgent missions.

  6. Still from episode 6
    E06

    2381

    24 Nov 2024 50 min

    Events come to a head at the Carrillo estate faster than expected. Josie makes her move.

  7. Still from episode 7
    E07

    The Devil Has Aces

    01 Dec 2024 57 min

    Despite Joe's weakened state, the team is forced back to Iraq to make a point.

  8. Still from episode 8
    E08

    The Compass Points Home

    08 Dec 2024 52 min

    Operation Sky Hawk is a go as Kaitlyn and Westfield pressure Pablo to side with them.

Season 3

2026 · 8 episodes

In Season Three, hidden networks, foreign operatives, and personal betrayals collide. Joe walks the line between duty and home as unseen forces circle her world. Patterns appear where they shouldn't, names vanish, and paths rearrange. Guided by Kaitlyn and Westfield, Joe confronts enemies operating in the shadows, leaving her to reckon with a war that now reaches into every part of her life.

  1. Still from episode 1
    E01

    The Spider and the Fly

    02 Aug 2026 49 min

    A covert strike draws Joe into a chain of events.

  2. Still from episode 2
    E02

    No Sorrow Like the Survivor

    09 Aug 2026 53 min

    Kaitlyn races to contain a crisis spiraling across agencies.

  3. Still from episode 3
    E03

    The Bear Is Infected

    16 Aug 2026 52 min

    Joe confronts a breach, driving the team into a risky play.

  4. Still from episode 4
    E04

    Murder Hornets

    23 Aug 2026 58 min

    A frantic hunt is launched as the team races against time; at home, Neal struggles with growing fears.

  5. E05

    The Idiot Army

    30 Aug 2026

    Joe leads the hunt as her team exposes a hidden network operating through covert handlers, while Kaitlyn and Westfield hustle to assess the threat.

  6. E06

    Sugar Land

    06 Sep 2026

  7. E07

    Episode 7

    13 Sep 2026

  8. E08

    Episode 8

    20 Sep 2026

Questions and answers

How many seasons and episodes does “Lioness” have?

3 seasons, 24 episodes.

When did “Lioness” premiere?

Premiere: 23 July 2023.

Who stars in “Lioness”?

Starring: Zoe Saldaña, Laysla De Oliveira, Dave Annable, Jill Wagner and others.

What age rating does “Lioness” have?

Age rating: TV-MA.

Who directed “Lioness”?

Director: Taylor Sheridan.

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