Lioness (2023)

Special Ops: Lioness (2023) is a thrilling action-packed series created by Taylor Sheridan, known for his intense storytelling. The series, inspired by real U.S. military programs, follows Joe (Zoe Saldaña), a hardened and experienced CIA officer tasked with leading a secret counter-terrorism program called “Lioness.”
The “Lioness” program recruits female operatives who can infiltrate dangerous terrorist networks by forming close relationships with the wives, sisters, or daughters of high-profile targets. Joe’s latest recruit is Cruz Manuelos (Laysla De Oliveira), a young Marine with a tough background and promising potential. Together, they navigate the high-stakes world of espionage, military operations, and personal sacrifice as they try to thwart terrorist attacks on American soil.
Set against the backdrop of international terrorism, Special Ops: Lioness explores the emotional and physical toll these missions take on the operatives involved. Joe’s personal struggles, including her fractured family life, add depth to her character as she balances her career and the dangerous missions at hand.