Taylor Sheridan's adrenaline-fuelled drama Lioness has arrived on ITVX, leaving viewers hooked. The CIA thriller, now streaming free on the platform, follows a covert unit that enlists female agents for missions as part of its War on Terror strategy.
Hollywood heavyweight Zoe Saldaña heads up the cast as Joe McNamara, a senior CIA case officer managing the Lioness programme. The lineup also features Laysla De Oliveira from Locke and Key as Cruz Manuelos, Dave Annable, recognised from Yellowstone and Brothers and Sisters, as Dr Neal McNamara, former Wipeout host Jill Wagner as Bobby, and Sons of Anarchy's LaMonica Garrett as Tucker.
Star-Studded Supporting Cast
Additionally, the series features major stars in supporting capacities, including Nicole Kidman, Morgan Freeman, and Michael Kelly from House of Cards. Beyond their performances, both Saldaña and Kidman hold executive producer roles on the production.
Now in its third season, the debut series of Lioness launched on Paramount+ in July 2023 and is currently available to watch on ITVX, at no cost.
Plot Synopsis
A Paramount synopsis for the opening season reads: "CIA officer Joe chooses a recruit to join the Lioness team. The new member, Cruz, goes undercover to get close to Aaliyah (Stephanie Nur), the daughter of a billionaire with ties to terrorism."
"As Cruz grows closer to her mark, the rest of the Lioness team gets pulled into another mission that goes sideways, and an accident at home causes more problems for Joe."
"The undercover assignment takes an emotional turn, but Cruz delivers and scores an invite to Aaliyah's wedding, the prime place and time to take out their mark."
Viewer Praise
The crime drama has been praised by viewers as a "must-watch" show, with one fan posting on IMDb: "Recommended. 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!"
Over on Rotten Tomatoes, one audience member remarked: "I like this show. It is simply entertaining and suspenseful", while another concurred: "Excellent series and incredible cast, intriguing story with a military intelligence plot that captivates the viewer."
"Incredible show. Fast-paced, interesting plot line, great acting," enthused one admirer, as another shared similar praise: "Fantastic show. One of the best series I've seen of this genre in a very long time. Great acting and story."
Lioness season one is available to stream on ITVX.
