Lioness (2023)

Synopsis

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.

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Streaming availability via JustWatch

Cast

• Zoe Saldaña as Joe McNamara
• Laysla De Oliveira as Cruz Manuelos
• Dave Annable as Neal McNamara
• Jill Wagner as Bobby
• LaMonica Garrett as Tucker
• James Jordan as Two Cups
• Austin Hébert as Randy
• Jonah Wharton as Tex
• Hannah Love Lanier as Kate McNamara
• Nicole Kidman as Kaitlyn Meade

If you liked Lioness, try

• 24
• Homeland
• The Night Agent
• The Agency
• 21 Jump Street
• Chuck
• The Equalizer
• Paradise

BingeNext's take

If you’re into gripping dramas that mix war and politics with intense undercover missions, Lioness is definitely worth your time. The show follows Cruz Manuelos, a tough but passionate Marine who gets pulled into the CIA’s Lioness Engagement Team to infiltrate a terrorist group. Zoe Saldaña leads a strong cast, bringing a lot of heart and grit to the story. With three seasons and 24 episodes, it’s perfect if you want a series that keeps you hooked without feeling like a huge time commitment. The show feels tense and personal, focusing on the challenges of secret missions and the bonds between the operatives. If you’ve enjoyed series like Homeland or 24, Lioness will hit that same sweet spot of suspense and emotional depth. It’s a solid pick for anyone who likes their thrillers with a strong female lead and a real sense of urgency.