Lioness (2023)
Special Ops: Lioness (2023) is an action-packed spy thriller centered on the CIA’s covert “Lioness” program. This series follows Cruz Manuelos (Laysla De Oliveira), a young Marine who is recruited into the program to infiltrate a terrorist group.
Her mission involves befriending the daughter of a powerful terrorist financier to bring down the organization from the inside. Under the mentorship of seasoned CIA operative Joe (Zoe Saldaña), Cruz is thrust into a high-stakes world of espionage and undercover operations.
The show explores themes of identity, personal sacrifice, and the moral complexities of working in covert intelligence. It highlights the challenges faced by female operatives in a male-dominated field, bringing a fresh perspective to espionage dramas.
With thrilling action sequences and character-driven storytelling, Lioness also delves into the emotional toll of espionage on those who live in the shadows.
