Special Ops: Lioness
2023
7/10
This series debuted last summer on Paramount+. At the time I had too much shit to watch at the time and put it on hold until after all the episodes debuted. There are 8 episodes that run about 45 minutes each.
I debated about getting into it, then the Hollywood strikes happened so it’s given me some time to catch up and watch shit I put on hold.
I started watching one episode a week and finished up this morning at home.
It stars Zoe Saldana, it’s why I put it in this thread which has current active members posts in it.
The series is based on an actual program the US Military started during the Iraq War mainly due to the cultural policies of the country having Men interact with Women. Women in Iraq objected to American Men conducting body searches so American military/civilian contractors were brought in. The program was later expanded with the alphabet agencies like the CIA which this series is about.
It’s an espionage thriller. Action is minimal but when it happens it is done well and keeps you glued to the seat. It’s not cartoonish in any way. The series also deals with geo-political issues that is currently going on with the U.S. in the Middle East.
For the Gay Agenda trackers, there is Lesbian action between two attractive women. PDA and sex is shown.
For the InCells, the main characters are Women, and they do things you definitely will find offensive and disturbing if you hate women.
The series has been renewed for a season 2. I found out that it will be an anthology series and take place in different areas around the world each season. Season 2 will be in Mexico. Unknown at this time of the actors in this season will be in future seasons.
The series is put out by Taylor Sheridan who worked on the “Sicario” films and has a shit load of hit series on Paramount+ with the “Yellowstone” franchise and Sylvester Stallone series.
If you looking for something to hold you over until new TV content comes out, this will definitely do.
Synopsis
Joe attempts to balance her personal and professional life as the tip of the CIA's spear in the war on terror; the Lioness Program enlists Cruz to operate undercover alongside Joe among the power brokers of State terrorism.