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Lioness

  • TV Series
  • 2023–
  • TV-MA
  • 42m
IMDb RATING
7.8/10
74K
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POPULARITY
106
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Morgan Freeman, Nicole Kidman, Michael Kelly, and Zoe Saldaña in Lioness (2023)
CIA operative Joe attempts to balance her personal and professional lives as the tip of the spear in the agency's war on terror.
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CIA operative Joe attempts to balance her personal and professional lives as the tip of the spear in the agency's war on terror.CIA operative Joe attempts to balance her personal and professional lives as the tip of the spear in the agency's war on terror.CIA operative Joe attempts to balance her personal and professional lives as the tip of the spear in the agency's war on terror.

  • Creator
    • Taylor Sheridan
  • Stars
    • Zoe Saldaña
    • Laysla De Oliveira
    • Dave Annable
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    7.8/10
    74K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    106
    13
    • Creator
      • Taylor Sheridan
    • Stars
      • Zoe Saldaña
      • Laysla De Oliveira
      • Dave Annable
    • 500User reviews
    • 31Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 5 wins & 9 nominations total

    Episodes16

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    Videos18

    Official Trailer - Season 2
    Trailer 1:36
    Official Trailer - Season 2
    Official Trailer
    Trailer 1:50
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    Official Teaser
    Trailer 1:01
    Official Teaser
    Lioness: Season 2 (UK)
    Trailer 1:39
    Lioness: Season 2 (UK)
    Lioness: I Love My Country
    Trailer 3:26
    Lioness: I Love My Country
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    Trailer 5:01
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    Zoe Saldaña
    Zoe Saldaña
    • Joe
    • 2023–2024
    Laysla De Oliveira
    Laysla De Oliveira
    • Cruz Manuelos
    • 2023–2024
    Dave Annable
    Dave Annable
    • Neal
    • 2023–2024
    Jill Wagner
    Jill Wagner
    • Bobby
    • 2023–2024
    LaMonica Garrett
    LaMonica Garrett
    • Tucker
    • 2023–2024
    James Jordan
    James Jordan
    • Two Cups
    • 2023–2024
    Austin Hébert
    Austin Hébert
    • Randy
    • 2023–2024
    Jonah Wharton
    Jonah Wharton
    • Tex
    • 2023–2024
    Hannah Love Lanier
    Hannah Love Lanier
    • Kate
    • 2023–2024
    Nicole Kidman
    Nicole Kidman
    • Kaitlyn Meade
    • 2023–2024
    Michael Kelly
    Michael Kelly
    • Byron Westfield
    • 2023–2024
    Thad Luckinbill
    Thad Luckinbill
    • Kyle
    • 2023–2024
    Morgan Freeman
    Morgan Freeman
    • Edwin Mullins
    • 2023–2024
    Celestina Harris
    Celestina Harris
    • Charlie
    • 2023–2024
    Genesis Rodriguez
    Genesis Rodriguez
    • Josephina Carrillo
    • 2024
    Stephanie Nur
    Stephanie Nur
    • Aaliyah…
    • 2023
    Martin Donovan
    Martin Donovan
    • Errol
    • 2023–2024
    Max Martini
    Max Martini
    • Tracer
    • 2024
    • Creator
      • Taylor Sheridan
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    User reviews500

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    Summary

    Reviewers say 'Lioness' is lauded for its strong female leads, compelling narratives, and high production quality. Zoe Saldana and Nicole Kidman's performances are highlighted, along with the show's exploration of espionage and covert operations. However, some criticize inconsistencies, unrealistic plot elements, and pacing issues. The family subplot and personal drama receive mixed reactions, with some finding them overly dramatic. Despite these flaws, many still find 'Lioness' enjoyable.
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    9DaneliusUK

    Recommended

    Well what can I say?

    Just binged both seasons back-to-back, and you're in for a treat! "Lioness" is a gripping blend of action, drama, and emotional depth. The storytelling is sharp, and the characters are complex, drawing you into their world of high-stakes missions and personal struggles. With incredible performances and intense pacing, it's a must-watch that keeps you on edge throughout!

    If you're a film junkie like myself then you'll appreciate the time and effort that Taylor Sheridan and everyone else put in to make this happen.

    I enjoyed it. Not my place to say where it could have been improved. It is what it is.

    Thank you.
    9gavi-48179

    Lioness is a great conspiracy action drama

    Lioness has good storylines, cinematography and action all blended into a great entertaining show. Zoe Saldana, Nicole Kidman and the rest of actors do a great job in selling the urgency and conspiracy of each plot. The military action is great and as an american I love to see the good guys win and of course the missions although difficult are accomplished.

    Taylor Sheridan has great writing expressing political realities that has caused many american to wake up to the media's news manipulation or should we say the government using the media as a weapon to keep its citizens oblivious as to the true reality. Make you wonder that even thoigh it may be fiction there is some reality mixed into the stories.

    By the end of the series it leaves the viewer wanting for more. Waiting for next season.
    9Coury85

    Gripping, beautiful, action and pain

    I was hooked episode one as the show navigates through the lives of a small few defending their personal lives and upholding the honor to their country. It's conflicting, motivating,painful, beautiful, heartbreaking and more all one episode after another with heart stopping action. It's what Yellowstone is for ranchers, it's the heartbeat to the CIA through a small window. I started initially and wasn't able to really pay attention. Round two 15 min in I knew I made the right decision to come back to it. After serving you get a small understanding of how much you really don't know but makes you proud just still knowing what's being done for you while most sleep. Highly recommend for anyone who loves a great plot, death, amazing acting and fast paced action.
    9philsuarez-1

    Gripping

    I've put off watching this for a while and after finally catching up it's been utterly brilliant. Seems that some are not so keen which I don't understand. A powerful group of woman doing an incredibly difficult job at great personal expense. Can't wait to watch Season 2 which seems to have had much better reviews. Zoe Saldana as ever is outstanding especially when balancing her work and personal life but the big reveal is Oliveira. Her rage seeps through the entire show making her such a captivating character. I can't wait to see what she does next. Hopefully this will be renewed for Season 3!
    9wallacecleary

    Slick, exciting action flick

    This has just enough personal story lines to raise it above the level of the garden variety action picture. I find Zoe Saldana's character a bit one dimensional and the uber macho overcompensation gets old, as does the constant dropping of the f bomb. I'm not a prude, but using it like punctuation gets irritating. Nicole Kidman was an interesting choice and she pulls off the American accent pretty well, although she's clearly struggling with it. And what on earth have the make-up people done with her eyebrows?! It was very distracting. Michael Kelly is always hits it out of the park and this was no exception. Definitely worth a watch both for the adrenalin fueled action and the compelling storyline.

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    • Trivia
      Real life military advisors helped in producing a more authentic execution of gun handling, house clearing, positioning, squad-based activity, etc..
    • Goofs
      There's a reason that top-tier operators look more like Tucker, Tex and Kyle (and others); and NOT like Joe and especially Cruz, barely 100lbs with toothpicks for arms. Great show, but not believable casting choices.
    • Connections
      Featured in The Project: Episode dated 28 October 2024 (2024)

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    • Release date
      • July 23, 2023 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Special Ops: Lioness
    • Filming locations
      • Mallorca, Balearic Islands, Spain
    • Production companies
      • 101 Studios
      • Blossom Films
      • K Films
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    • Runtime
      42 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 16:9 HD

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