New Paramount+ Drama 'Special Ops: Lioness' Follows Female Operatives In Expanded Espionage Roles

The series portrays an alternate timeline where the real-life Marine Lioness Program expands into espionage and assassination operations.
It stars Nicole Kidman as a high-ranking CIA agent overseeing the program, along with Zoe Saldaña, Morgan Freeman, and other notable cast.
The first episode introduces main characters Joe and Cruz, exploring their backgrounds in a blend of spy thriller and character-driven drama.
The premiere sets up an exploration of the moral ambiguity surrounding the team's actions.
While reviews of the opening episode are mostly positive, it remains to be seen if the themes will be examined more deeply.