Lioness(2023)
This wasn't the mission.
Cruz Manuelos, a rough-around-the-edges but passionate young Marine, is recruited to join the CIA's Lioness Engagement Team to help bring down a terrorist organization from within. Joe, the station chief of the Lioness program, is tasked with training, managing and leading her female undercover operatives.
- Created by:
- Taylor Sheridan
- First aired:
- 2023-07-23
- Country:
- US
- Network:
- Paramount+
Episodes
1. Sacrificial Soldiers
★ 7.92023-07-23 · 42m
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. The Beating
★ 7.52023-07-23 · 43m
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. Bruise Like a Fist
★ 7.92023-07-30 · 43m
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. The Choice of Failure
★ 8.02023-08-06 · 42m
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. Truth Is the Shrewdest Lie
★ 7.62023-08-13 · 39m
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. The Lie Is the Truth
★ 7.02023-08-20 · 42m
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. Wish the Fight Away
★ 7.82023-08-27 · 48m
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. Gone Is the Illusion of Order
★ 8.32023-09-03 · 58m
Unforeseen circumstances leaves the mission in jeopardy. A suspicious Ehsan confronts Cruz before his wedding day. Joe and the team prepare for the worst.
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Cast
Zoe Saldaña
Joe McNamara
Laysla De Oliveira
Cruz Manuelos
Dave Annable
Neal McNamara
Jill Wagner
Bobby
LaMonica Garrett
Tucker
James Jordan
Two Cups
Genesis Rodriguez
Captain Josephina 'Josie' Carrillo
Michael Kelly
Byron Westfield
Austin Hébert
Randy
Jonah Wharton
Tex
Hannah Love Lanier
Kate McNamara
Nicole Kidman
Kaitlyn Meade
