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Lioness

2023·Show
24Episodes in3Seasons·TV-MA
IMDb7.8Metacritic616.2Rotten Tomatoes77%75%
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Where to watch

fuboTVParamount+Spectrum On Demand

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Lioness fingerprint

High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Nerve-racking and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension9
  • Adrenaline8
  • Fast Pace7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Pathos6
  • Melancholy5
  • Catharsis5

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Dark Humor2
  • Situational Comedy1

World

Everyday modern life, war, and politics

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability6
  • Dialogue Centrality5

Craft

Standout performances

  • Acting8
  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPartner WatchSolo WatchBinge-FriendlyThought-Provoking

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Episode ratings

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About

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.
Feminine Espionage ThrillerPsychological WarfareGritty Military RealismHigh-Stakes TensionComplex Female LeadUndercover InfiltrationEmotional Toll of DutyProcedural DramaIntense Action SequencesMoral Ambiguity

Crew

Directed by:
Michael Friedman, Stephen Kay, John Hillcoat
Written by:
Taylor Sheridan
Produced by:
Rajeev Malhotra
Composed by:
Andrew Lockington

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Lioness

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Lioness legally?

fuboTVParamount+Spectrum On Demand

Lioness is included with a subscription to fuboTV, Paramount+, and Spectrum On Demand in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Paramount+. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Lioness worth watching?

71
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 72/100 (IMDb 7.8, Rotten Tomatoes 77%, and Metacritic 61). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Lioness rated?

TV-MAViolenceStrong languageDisturbing imagery

It's rated TV-MA in the United States. Content advisories: violence, strong language, and disturbing imagery.

How many seasons does Lioness have?

3 seasons

It has 3 seasons with 24 episodes and is still in production.

Do critics and audiences agree on Lioness?

Critics69
Audiences72

Yes. Critics average 69 and audiences 72 out of 100, so both groups see Lioness much the same way.

When did Lioness air?

It started in 2023 and is still in production.

What language is Lioness in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Lioness?

98ADAEAGALARATAUBABBBEBGBOBRBZ+84

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Lioness in 98 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Lioness use?

Statuesque StunnerSurprise PregnancyHalf-Breed DiscriminationCreate Your Own VillainBeauty Is Never TarnishedShown Their WorkConvenient MiscarriageQueer Establishing MomentBoyfriend-Blocking DadTraining from HellBratty Teenage DaughterScrew This, I'm Out of Here!and 53 more

TV Tropes lists 65 storytelling tropes for Lioness, including Statuesque Stunner, Surprise Pregnancy, Half-Breed Discrimination.