Lioness (2023)

Kernel Score: 88% · 1,133 ratings

Genres: Drama, War & Politics

First aired: 2023-07-23

Seasons: 2 · 16 episodes

Where to watch Lioness

  • Stream: Fubo, Paramount+, Spectrum On Demand
  • Free with ads: Paramount+
  • Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, Fandango At Home

US availability, updated 2026-10-23.

Overview

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.

Lioness parents' guide: ages 15+

Parents need to know that Lioness is a TV-MA military/spy thriller about a CIA program using undercover Marines against terrorists.

  • Violence & scariness: Strong — Spy thriller involving special ops, undercover missions, and terrorism-related conflict.

Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official TV-MA rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.

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Cast

  • Zoe Saldaña as Joe McNamara
  • Laysla De Oliveira as Cruz Manuelos
  • Dave Annable as Neal McNamara
  • Jill Wagner as Bobby
  • LaMonica Garrett as Tucker
  • James Jordan as Two Cups
  • Genesis Rodriguez as Captain Josephina 'Josie' Carrillo
  • Michael Kelly as Byron Westfield
  • Austin Hébert as Randy
  • Jonah Wharton as Tex

Lioness FAQ

Is Lioness good?

Lioness has an 88% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 1,133 audience ratings.

Where can I watch Lioness?

In the US you can stream Lioness on Fubo, Paramount+ and Spectrum On Demand, watch it free with ads on Paramount+ and buy it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and Fandango At Home.

Is Lioness OK for kids?

Lioness is rated TV-MA. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 15+. Parents need to know that Lioness is a TV-MA military/spy thriller about a CIA program using undercover Marines against terrorists.

What shows are like Lioness?

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