Taylor Sheridan's high-octane drama Lioness has landed on ITVX, where it is now available to stream for free, and viewers can't stop watching.
The series follows a CIA division that recruits female operatives for secret operations as part of its War on Terror efforts. Hollywood star Zoe Saldaña leads the cast as Joe McNamara, a senior CIA case officer overseeing the Lioness initiative.
Cast and Crew
The ensemble also features Laysla De Oliveira from Locke and Key as Cruz Manuelos, Dave Annable, known from Yellowstone and Brothers and Sisters, as Dr Neal McNamara, former Wipeout presenter Jill Wagner as Bobby, and Sons of Anarchy's LaMonica Garrett as Tucker.
Furthermore, the series boasts prominent names in supporting roles, including Nicole Kidman, Morgan Freeman, and Michael Kelly from House of Cards. Beyond their on-screen roles, both Saldaña and Kidman serve as executive producers on the show.
Plot and Availability
Now in its third season, the first series of Lioness premiered on Paramount+ in July 2023 and is now available to stream on ITVX, for free.
A Paramount synopsis for the first 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."
Fan Reactions
The crime series has been hailed by audiences as a "must-watch" show, with one person writing 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!"
On Rotten Tomatoes, one viewer shared: "I like this show. It is simply entertaining and suspenseful", while another agreed: "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," teased one fan, while another echoed the sentiment: "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.
