Spy thriller television series Special Ops: The Lion King aired recently, and fans are excited to finally see the much-awaited show. It was created by Taylor Sheridanwho is also Creator of Yellowstone, the war drama has captivated viewers ever since its first trailer was dropped. Here’s everything you need to know about this exciting show, including its release date, where to watch it, series description, star cast, schedule, and more.
When was Special Ops: Lioness released and what is it about?
Special Ops: Lioness started on July 23, 2023, at Winner + much to the delight of fans around the world. The description of the series reads, “Special Ops: Lion, inspired by the US military program, follows Joe’s life as he tries to balance his personal and professional life while at the tip of the CIA’s counter-terrorism mission.” It continues, “The Lioness Program enlists a Marine Raider to work undercover alongside Joe among the government’s top terrorists in an attempt to thwart the next 9/11.”
Watch the trailer for Special Ops: Lioness here:
Who is in Special Ops: Lioness?
Special Ops: Stars of the Lioness Zoe Saldana as Joe, Nicole Kidman as Kaitlyn Meade, Laysla De Oliveira as Cruz Manuelos, Michael Kelly as Byron Westfield, Morgan Freeman as Edwin Mullins, Dave Annable as Neil, Jill Wagner as Bobby, LaMonica Garrett as Tucker, James Jordan as Two Cups, Austin Hébert as Randy, Kamal and Sam.
Special Ops: The Lioness section plan
Special Ops: Lioness is an 8-episode series, and the first two episodes of the show dropped on its first day on Paramount Plus. A new episode will be released every Sunday until the end.
Episode 1: Volunteer Soldiers: July 23rd
Episode 2: Beaten: July 23rd
Episode 3: Wounding Like a Fist: July 30
Section 4: Choosing to Fail: August 6
Episode 5: The Truth Is The Smartest Lie: August 13
Episode 6: Lies and Truth: August 20
Episode 7: I wish the Fight away: August 27
Episode 8: Gone With the Fraud of the System: September 3
More about Special Ops: Lioness
Zoe Saldaña was cast in Special Ops: Lioness in February 2022, and she joined Nicole Kidman as the executive producer of the series. Filming of the show began in Mallorca in January 2023. Originally called Lioness, the series was announced to have changed its title to Special Ops: Lioness in May 2023. The first two episodes are available on Paramount Plus.