The high-stakes world of CIA covert operations returns as Special Ops: Lioness gears up for its second season on Paramount Plus this coming Sunday October 27. Inspired by a real-life military program, the series, helmed by Yellowstone creator Taylor Sheridan, takes us into the intricate and dangerous world of the Lioness program, where female operatives forge relationships with the families of high-value terrorist targets.
This season promises a heightened sense of urgency as the fight against terrorism hits closer to home. Zoe Saldaña reprises her role as Joe, the program’s leader, grappling with the personal toll of her command. Nicole Kidman’s Kaitlyn Meade, Michael Kelly’s Byron Westfield and Morgan Freeman as US Secretary of State Edwin Mullins also return .
Several new faces join the cast, including Max Martini as a Special Forces operative, Kirk Acevedo as an FBI agent, and Patricia De Leon as a Dallas socialite. These additions hint at an expanded scope and potentially new alliances.
The trailer suggests a season packed with action, difficult choices, and the ever-present threat of global conflict. The lines between duty and personal sacrifice blur as Joe and her team confront a previously unknown enemy. How will they balance the demands of their mission with the human cost of their actions?
Special Ops: Lioness is produced by MTV Entertainment Studios and 101 Studios for Paramount+. Taylor Sheridan serves as creator, writer, and executive producer.
