Lioness (2023)
English · Drama / War & Politics · 18+
★ 8.0 (1264 votes)
▸ Must watch
Released 2023-07-23
The verdict
Lioness lands among the stronger English seriess on offer right now. It carries a 8.0/10 on TMDB across 1,264 ratings, which puts it comfortably above average. In Canada you can stream it on Paramount Plus, Club Illico, Paramount Plus Apple TV Channel .
Critics are split — praise for the performances and visuals, pushback on the story. Audiences disagree — viewers rate it far higher. — distilled from critics' published reviews
Story
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.
Good to know
| Watch with family? | 18+ · Adults only |
| Genre | Drama / War & Politics |
| Language | English |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Taylor Sheridan
Cast

Zoe Saldaña
Joe McNamara

Laysla De Oliveira
Cruz Manuelos

Dave Annable
Neal McNamara

Jill Wagner
Bobby

LaMonica Garrett
Tucker

James Jordan
Two Cups
Where to watch in Canada
Paramount PlusClub IllicoParamount Plus Apple TV Channel Paramount Plus Premium
Availability as of 2026-08-02 — platforms may change over time.
Trailer
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Frequently asked
Is Lioness worth watching?
Must watch. It rates 8.0/10 on audience ratings. Critics are split — praise for the performances and visuals, pushback on the story.
Where can I watch Lioness?
You can stream Lioness in Canada on Paramount Plus, Club Illico, Paramount Plus Apple TV Channel , Paramount Plus Premium.
Is Lioness family friendly?
Lioness is rated 18+ — aimed at adult audiences.
What language is Lioness in?
Lioness is an English series (Drama / War & Politics).
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