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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.

2 Seasons
16 Episodes
Returning Series
Drama War & Politics
Cast & Characters
episode image Gone Is the Illusion of Order
8.4/10 (2581 votes)

#1 Gone Is the Illusion of Order

S1:E8

Unforeseen circumstances leaves the mission in jeopardy. A suspicious Ehsan confronts Cruz before his wedding day. Joe and the team prepare for the worst.

episode image Beware the Old Soldier
8.4/10 (2087 votes)

#2 Beware the Old Soldier

S2:E1

Joe, Kyle, and the QRF team embark on a timely extraction after a high-ranking government official is kidnapped by a cartel.

episode image 2831
8.4/10 (1422 votes)

#3 2831

S2:E6

Events come to a head at the Carrillo estate faster than expected. Josie makes her move.

episode image The Compass Points Home
8.2/10 (1922 votes)

#4 The Compass Points Home

S2:E8

Operation Sky Hawk is a go as Kaitlyn and Westfield pressure Pablo to side with them.

episode image I Love My Country
8.1/10 (1703 votes)

#5 I Love My Country

S2:E2

After a new Lioness is identified, Joe and her team travel to Iraq to close the asset.

episode image Five Hundred Children
8.0/10 (1407 votes)

#6 Five Hundred Children

S2:E4

Joe and Kyle make contact with a potential new source of intel. A newly expanded team conducts a hit with unanticipated results.

episode image Shatter the Moon
8.0/10 (1356 votes)

#7 Shatter the Moon

S2:E5

The warehouse discovery rattles the team. Joe is torn between two urgent missions.

episode image Wish the Fight Away
7.9/10 (2041 votes)

#8 Wish the Fight Away

S1:E7

While shopping in Manhattan for the wedding, Aaliyah and Cruz get closer. Kate returns home only to say goodbye to her mom once again. Joe guides Cruz through internal struggle and doubt in completing the mission.

episode image The Choice of Failure
7.8/10 (2104 votes)

#9 The Choice of Failure

S1:E4

Cruz is put in a compromising position while out with Aaliyah and friends in the Hamptons, causing Joe and Kaitlyn to doubt her. Kaitlyn and Westfield confront Kyle over what happened at the border, complicating things further for Joe and her team.

episode image Sacrificial Soldiers
7.7/10 (2705 votes)

#10 Sacrificial Soldiers

S1:E1

Things go awry for Joe and her team during a mission out in the field. Joe is left devastated. Upon her return home, Joe's family life presents it's own challenges. Cruz tries to escape a dangerous situation. Joe must choose an agent.

episode image The Lie Is the Truth
7.7/10 (1974 votes)

#11 The Lie Is the Truth

S1:E6

Aaliyah bonds with Cruz over a spa day. Bobby, Tex, Two Cups, Randy and Tucker confront a threat at the Safe House. Kaitlyn and Joe are scolded for the San Antonio mission in a debrief.

episode image Along Came a Spider
7.7/10 (1458 votes)

#12 Along Came a Spider

S2:E3

Kaitlyn works to drum up support for their plan. Meanwhile, Lioness training begins for Captain Josie Carrillo.

episode image The Devil Has Aces
7.7/10 (1261 votes)

#13 The Devil Has Aces

S2:E7

Despite Joe's weakened state, the team is forced back to Iraq to make a point.

episode image The Beating
7.6/10 (2402 votes)

#14 The Beating

S1:E2

Joe continues her training with Cruz whose methods are questionable. Cruz starts to build a relationship with Aaliyah. Kate gets into a fight during her soccer game. Neal has to deliver difficult news to a patient.

episode image Bruise Like a Fist
7.6/10 (2141 votes)

#15 Bruise Like a Fist

S1:E3

Cruz is invited to spend the weekend with Aaliyah and her inner-circle. Joe keeps Kaitlyn informed of Cruz's progress. Kyle comes to Joe desperate for help with an asset.

episode image Truth Is the Shrewdest Lie
7.6/10 (1986 votes)

#16 Truth Is the Shrewdest Lie

S1:E5

Joe and Neal deal with the aftermath of Kate's accident. Westfield and Kaitlyn deploy Joe's team to subdue a terrorist threat. Cruz's cover may be in jeopardy.

Cast & Chracters

character image Joe McNamara

Joe McNamara

Actor: Zoe Saldaña
character image Cruz Manuelos

Cruz Manuelos

Actor: Laysla De Oliveira
character image Neal McNamara

Neal McNamara

Actor: Dave Annable
character image Bobby

Bobby

Actor: Jill Wagner
character image Tucker

Tucker

Actor: LaMonica Garrett
character image Two Cups

Two Cups

Actor: James Jordan
character image Captain Josephina 'Josie' Carrillo

Captain Josephina 'Josie' Carrillo

Actor: Genesis Rodriguez
character image Byron Westfield

Byron Westfield

Actor: Michael Kelly
character image Randy

Randy

Actor: Austin Hébert
character image Tex

Tex

Actor: Jonah Wharton
character image Kyle McManus

Kyle McManus

Actor: Thad Luckinbill
character image Kate McNamara

Kate McNamara

Actor: Hannah Love Lanier
character image Kaitlyn Meade

Kaitlyn Meade

Actor: Nicole Kidman
character image Secretary of State Edwin Mullins

Secretary of State Edwin Mullins

Actor: Morgan Freeman

The highest rated episode of Lioness is "Gone Is the Illusion of Order" (S1E8) with a rating of 8.40.

This episode received 2,581 votes.


The lowest rated episode is "The Beating" (S1E2) with a rating of 7.60.

This episode received 2,402 votes.

The highest rated episode is "Gone Is the Illusion of Order" (S1E8) with a rating of 8.40.

This episode received 2,581 votes.


The lowest rated episode is "The Beating" (S1E2) with a rating of 7.60.

This episode received 2,402 votes.

The highest rated episode is "Beware the Old Soldier" (S2E1) with a rating of 8.40.

This episode received 2,087 votes.


The lowest rated episode is "Along Came a Spider" (S2E3) with a rating of 7.70.

This episode received 1,458 votes.

Name Department Job
Bronte Campbell Art Assistant Art Director
Dan Bishop Art Production Design
Esme Jackson Art Assistant Art Director
Gabriella Villarreal Art Set Decoration
Gina Alessi Art Graphic Designer
Glen Hall Art Supervising Art Director
Greg Gonzalez Art Property Master
James Bolenbaugh Art Set Designer
Jeff Shewbert Art Construction Coordinator
Juan Francisco Liñan Art Art Department Coordinator
Kelsey Garrett Art Set Designer
Kevin McBee Art Set Designer
Lauren E. Polizzi Art Set Designer
Linia Marie Hardy Art Art Direction
Matthew Horan Art Art Direction
Micaela Edwards Art Assistant Art Director
Michael Navarro Art Assistant Art Director
Sam Kramer Art Art Direction
Sarah Stimpson Art Graphic Designer
Christopher Glasgow Camera "B" Camera Operator
John S. Moyer Camera "A" Camera Operator
Kerry Rawlins Camera Key Grip
Lane Leagans Camera Second Company Grip
Lisa Sene Camera "C" Camera Operator
Ryan Hosking Camera Aerial Director of Photography
Cassie Russek Costume & Make-Up Hairstylist
Christy Guillermain Costume & Make-Up Costumer
Debra Schrey Costume & Make-Up Makeup Department Head
Linda Flowers Costume & Make-Up Hair Department Head
Linda Gardar Costume & Make-Up Costume Supervisor
Lynda Eichner Costume & Make-Up Makeup & Hair
Megan Guthrie-Wedemeyer Costume & Make-Up Assistant Costume Designer
Teresa Binder Westby Costume & Make-Up Costume Design
Tiffany Busche Costume & Make-Up Costumer
Vera Steimberg Costume & Make-Up Makeup Artist
Brandon Muirbrook Crew Other
Craig Hosking Crew Aerial Coordinator
Jade Peterson Crew Transportation Coordinator
Jenny Wood Crew Other
John J. Hermansen Crew Other
Matthew K. Grigsby Crew Production Controller
Robert 'Rock' Galotti Crew Armorer
Wade Allen Crew Stunt Coordinator
Danny Neely Editing Other
Mitch Paulson Editing Other
Robert Busch Editing Online Editor
Walter Volpatto Editing Additional Colorist
Jeff Niggemeyer Lighting Gaffer
Josh Taylor Lighting Assistant Chief Lighting Technician
Amber Blackman Production Second Assistant Accountant
Amelia Jane Rogers Production Executive Producer's Assistant
Ann Scott Production Executive Producer's Assistant
Beth Sepko Production Location Casting
Bob Yari Production Executive Producer
Brett Smith Production Production Accountant
Brian Rey Production Assistant Location Manager
Charity Faith Carter Production First Assistant Accountant
Chris M. Jackson Production Production Supervisor
Cristopher Sawyer Production Second Assistant Accountant
Daryle Kennedy Edwards Production Production Secretary
David C. Glasser Production Executive Producer
David Hutkin Production Executive Producer
David Lemanowicz Production Executive Producer
Deanna Veramendi Production Executive Producer's Assistant
Emma Wold Production Casting Assistant
Fabiana Arrastia Production ADR Voice Casting
Geyer Kosinski Production Executive Producer
Icelee Russell Production Executive Assistant
Jess Delgado Sawa Production Post Production Coordinator
Jill Wagner Production Executive Producer
John Papsidera Production Casting
Karen Wacker Production Unit Production Manager
Kelly Reck Production First Assistant Accountant
Kim A. Winther Production Casting Associate
Kristin Vela Production Production Supervisor
Lauren Pataky Production Executive Producer's Assistant
Lisandra Montes Production Executive Producer's Assistant
Maddie Lucas Production Executive Producer's Assistant
Maggie Levinge Production Second Assistant Accountant
Margo Kornemann Production Second Assistant Accountant
Mark Jarrett Production Other
Mary Prendergast Production Associate Producer
Megan Selden Production Production Supervisor
Michael Dorner Production Payroll Accountant
Michael Friedman Production Executive Producer
Mike Betz Production Assistant Location Manager
Monica Bousa Production Executive Producer's Assistant
Nicole Kidman Production Executive Producer
Paul Knaus Production Location Manager
Peggy Chen Production Location Coordinator
Per Saari Production Co-Executive Producer
Rajeev Malhotra Production Producer
Rami Fritz Production Executive Producer's Assistant
Roger Sterling Production Location Manager
Ron Burkle Production Executive Producer
Sara Chaisson Production Production Coordinator
Sarah Kathryn Morton Production Casting Assistant
Stacy Parker Production Travel Coordinator
Stephen Kay Production Executive Producer
Talia Leone Production Payroll Accountant
Taylor Sheridan Production Executive Producer
Trish McMiniment Production Assistant Production Coordinator
Wayne Corsa Production Finishing Producer
Zoe Saldaña Production Executive Producer
Andrea von Foerster Sound Music Supervisor
Andrew Lockington Sound Original Music Composer
Ben Zales Sound Music Editor
Brian Robinson Sound Sound Mixer
David S. Di Pietro Sound Sound Re-Recording Mixer
Glenn Young Sound Boom Operator
Stephen Fitzmaurice Sound Sound Re-Recording Mixer
Brendon O'Dell Visual Effects Special Effects Supervisor
Danny Muñoz Visual Effects Visual Effects Assistant Editor
Jon Massey Visual Effects Visual Effects Supervisor
Raymond Parra Visual Effects Visual Effects Assistant Editor
Travis Harrison Visual Effects VFX Editor
Vincent Robert Rosas Visual Effects Visual Effects Coordinator

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