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Lioness

Lioness
★ 8.3/10•2023•TV-MA•Drama•War & Politics
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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.

StatusReturning Series
LanguageEN
First Air DateJul 23, 2023

Episodes

Episode 1 - Sacrificial SoldiersE142m

Sacrificial Soldiers

Things go awry for Joe and her team during a mission out in the field. Joe is left devastated. Upon her return home, Joe's family life presents it's own challenges. Cruz tries to escape a dangerous situation. Joe must choose an agent.

Jul 23, 2023

Episode 2 - The BeatingE243m

The Beating

Joe continues her training with Cruz whose methods are questionable. Cruz starts to build a relationship with Aaliyah. Kate gets into a fight during her soccer game. Neal has to deliver difficult news to a patient.

Jul 23, 2023

Episode 3 - Bruise Like a FistE343m

Bruise Like a Fist

Cruz is invited to spend the weekend with Aaliyah and her inner-circle. Joe keeps Kaitlyn informed of Cruz's progress. Kyle comes to Joe desperate for help with an asset.

Jul 30, 2023

Episode 4 - The Choice of FailureE442m

The Choice of Failure

Cruz is put in a compromising position while out with Aaliyah and friends in the Hamptons, causing Joe and Kaitlyn to doubt her. Kaitlyn and Westfield confront Kyle over what happened at the border, complicating things further for Joe and her team.

Aug 6, 2023

Episode 5 - Truth Is the Shrewdest LieE539m

Truth Is the Shrewdest Lie

Joe and Neal deal with the aftermath of Kate's accident. Westfield and Kaitlyn deploy Joe's team to subdue a terrorist threat. Cruz's cover may be in jeopardy.

Aug 13, 2023

Episode 6 - The Lie Is the TruthE642m

The Lie Is the Truth

Aaliyah bonds with Cruz over a spa day. Bobby, Tex, Two Cups, Randy and Tucker confront a threat at the Safe House. Kaitlyn and Joe are scolded for the San Antonio mission in a debrief.

Aug 20, 2023

Episode 7 - Wish the Fight AwayE748m

Wish the Fight Away

While shopping in Manhattan for the wedding, Aaliyah and Cruz get closer. Kate returns home only to say goodbye to her mom once again. Joe guides Cruz through internal struggle and doubt in completing the mission.

Aug 27, 2023

Episode 8 - Gone Is the Illusion of OrderE858m

Gone Is the Illusion of Order

Unforeseen circumstances leaves the mission in jeopardy. A suspicious Ehsan confronts Cruz before his wedding day. Joe and the team prepare for the worst.

Sep 3, 2023

Actors

Zoe Saldaña

Zoe Saldaña

Joe McNamara

Laysla De Oliveira

Laysla De Oliveira

Cruz Manuelos

Dave Annable

Dave Annable

Neal McNamara

Jill Wagner

Jill Wagner

Bobby

LaMonica Garrett

LaMonica Garrett

Tucker

James Jordan

James Jordan

Two Cups

Genesis Rodriguez

Genesis Rodriguez

Captain Josephina 'Josie' Carrillo

Michael Kelly

Michael Kelly

Byron Westfield

Austin Hébert

Austin Hébert

Randy

Jonah Wharton

Jonah Wharton

Tex

Hannah Love Lanier

Hannah Love Lanier

Kate McNamara

Nicole Kidman

Nicole Kidman

Kaitlyn Meade

Morgan Freeman

Morgan Freeman

Secretary of State Edwin Mullins

Ian Bohen

Ian Bohen

Grady

Thad Luckinbill

Thad Luckinbill

Kyle

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