Season 1 – Lioness

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Austin R @austinrian Nov 19 This show slaps! I don't normally go in for this amount of drama; but I thought it paired well with Saldana and Kidman feasting. Plus some kickass commando action. See more Sharang L @Scribe187 Nov 2 This is a highly effective spy action-thriller if you are good at suspending disbelief. The fight scenes are visceral. See more Jake O. @Jakeosubucks Oct 23 Just like Yellowstone is started off strong, but the character development is so boring. Who writes a scene with a parent punching a doctor? That is outrageous and glamorizing violence for the sake of it. That's small brain writing. See more Julianne C. @SloaneCelenne Oct 20 Supporting cast awesome. Laysia was awesome. Story good. Worst casting was Jo and Kaitlyn but I guess if you produce the show you can put yourself in it. Nicole Kidman was terrible. Hopefully they wise up and kill off her character. See more Matt L @Mattliptak Oct 14 “Lioness” Season 1 is a gripping and surprisingly emotional thriller that blends raw intensity with a grounded human story. Zoe Saldaña absolutely commands the screen as Joe, a CIA operative leading the Lioness program, balancing unrelenting professionalism with haunting vulnerability. Her performance anchors the entire show—fierce, layered, and deeply authentic. The series, created by Taylor Sheridan, maintains his signature tone of gritty realism and moral tension, much like Sicario or Yellowstone, but with a more personal and psychological focus. The writing is sharp and urgent, with mission sequences that feel immediate and nerve-wracking, while the quieter domestic scenes explore the personal cost of duty. What elevates Lioness above typical espionage dramas is its balance—action-packed yet character-driven. Zoe Saldaña’s chemistry with Laysla De Oliveira and Nicole Kidman adds emotional texture, and the pacing never drags. Every episode carries a pulse, culminating in a finale that leaves you wanting more. Verdict: A stellar first season. Lioness delivers an emotional and cinematic spy drama powered by Zoe Saldaña’s commanding presence and Taylor Sheridan’s uncompromising storytelling. One of the better new series in the modern espionage genre—gritty, heartfelt, and wholly engaging. See more Cyrus S. @dogwild Oct 12 AWESOME! I’m in awe of what Taylor Sheridan continues pumping out, and this is no exception. See more Read all reviews

Lioness — Season 1

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