đ±đ±Ditch the typical spy clichĂ©sâthis 8-part thriller redefines covert operations. Imagine Homeland colliding with Yellowstone, but led by a lethal all-female military unit executing missions so daring theyâll leave you speechless. Nicole Kidman and ZoĂ« Saldaña arenât just behind the cameraâtheyâre on the front lines, and the stakes? Absolutely insane. Every episode packs more intensity, smarter twists, and heart-stopping action than anything else streaming right now. Think you can handle it? This series is about to take over your nights. READ FULLđ
If, like me, youâre a sucker for a gripping spy thriller, then you are in luck. The compelling eight-part series, Lioness, starring and executive produced by Nicole Kidman and ZoĂ« Saldaña, is currently  streaming on ITVX â and itâs climbing the streaming platformâs most-watched chart. The thriller, which comes from Yellowstone creator Taylor Sheridan and is described by ITV as âelectrifyingâ, focuses on a military unit of female operatives who carry out dangerous undercover missions to befriend the wives and girlfriends of targets in the war on terror.
HELLO!âs TV Writer Abby Allen said of the show: âYou know youâre in safe hands when Nicole Kidman is leading a project, and her performance in Lioness is not to be missed. With a cast that also includes ZoĂ« Saldaña and Morgan Freeman, itâs no surprise season two earned a 90% score on Rotten Tomatoes.â
What is Lioness about?
The series, which is inspired by a real U.S. Military program, follows the life of Joe as she attempts to âbalance her personal and professional life as the tip of the CIAâs spear in the war on terrorâ, according to the synopsis. It continues: âThe Lioness Program, overseen by Kaitlyn Meade and Donald Westfield, enlists an aggressive Marine Raider named Cruz to operate undercover alongside Joe among the power brokers of State terrorism in the CIAâs efforts to thwart the next 9/11.â
Who stars in Lioness?
Guardians of the Galaxy and Avatar star Zoe Saldaña leads the cast as Joe, alongside Babygirlâs Nicole Kidman as Kaitlyn Meade and Locke & Keyâs Laysla De Oliveira. Other cast members include Michael Kelly (Black Mirror), Morgan Freeman (A Good Person), Dave Annable (Yellowstone), Jill Wagner (Wipeout) and LaMonica Garrett (1883).
What have viewers said about Lioness?
The series has been praised as âexcellentâ and a âmust-watchâ by viewers on social media. Meanwhile, season one scored 73 per cent on Rotten Tomatoes, with season two boasting a 90 per cent rating.
One person wrote on X: âSpecial Ops: Lioness⊠havenât watched a good series in a while but this one is a 10/10 for sure, definitely a must watch,â while another added: âLioness is a brilliant series. Just finished series 2, outstanding. Get it watched.â
Season one of Lioness is available to stream on ITVX. Both seasons are available on Paramount+.