Creators:
Taylor SheridanScreenplay:
Taylor SheridanComposer:
Andrew LockingtonCast:
Zoe Saldana, Laysla De Oliveira, Dave Annable, Nicole Kidman, Jill Wagner, LaMonica Garrett, James Jordan, Austin Hébert, Jonah Wharton, Stephanie Nur (more)VOD (2)
Seasons(2) / Episodes(16)
Plots(1)
Special Ops: Lioness inspired by an actual US Military program, follows the life of Joe while she attempts to balance her personal and professional life as the tip of the CIA's spear in the war on terror. The Lioness Program, overseen by Kaitlyn Meade and Donald Westfield, enlists an aggressive Marine Raider named Cruz to operate undercover alongside Joe among the power brokers of State terrorism in the CIA's efforts to thwart the next 9/11. (Paramount Home Entertainment)
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Sheridan! You did it again! I can't remember a time when Ty Sheridan has disappointed me, this guy was born to do his job and he's got it down pat, and here he serves up another dense, spy-action-infiltrative-political miniseries with a Sicario (!!!) vibe that takes our breath away. Zoe Saldana is the head of the operatives, and the amazing Laysla De Oliveira stars as an infiltrating agent who has to get to know the daughter of an oil boss and eventually get to him and kill him. I absolutely love the female cast, they both have something going for them and Zoe as the uncompromising badass commander is great in contrast to the sensitive Laysla, they both build their characters skilfully over time and this mix of gritty action, espionage, family drama (which also has something going for it and thankfully didn't bore me) and backstage political gamesmanship is just fantastic. It's got drive, it's got heart and emotion, the whole team of agents are likeable and each of the eight characters has their own memorable traits. It managed to keep me entertained in the dramatic parts, enthralled in the action and the final 15 minutes when we get to the grand finale and when the agent gets to her destination are possibly some of the most intense minutes in series history in recent years, I sat there with goosebumps devouring every scene. At the same time, it's also a great demonstration of how all agents in the field are just puppets of politicians and high office rats and how emotionally crushing their actions can be for them personally, Laysla delivered this in an incredible authentic fashion. I have no complaints, it might not be an original, memorable life-changing gem, but it held my attention without a problem and I got through it in one sitting. I want a second season right away and even more stealth action with target neutralization, as the authenticity literally oozed out of them here!! ()
The biggest plus of this series lies in its depiction of CIA members from a human or family perspective. That's what I enjoyed the most. The combination of a special agent and a child oncologist cannot create a warm family hearth and a stable background, children coming from such a union are to be pitied. There is no need for a series of this type to be full of action, shooting, and hand-to-hand combat; on the contrary, it can point out how the corrupt world they live in destroys people who fight for some ideals and prevents them from anything like a harmonious family life. The women carry this series; the standout among male actors is Dave Annable. I wonder how much Morgan Freeman got for his ten minutes. ()
Despite the fact that I wasn't very into it from the beginning and I only gave it three stars after the first episode, it beautifully escalated and in the second half, which I watched a few months later on SkyShowtime, I devoured it as it unfolded. Zoe Saldana fit perfectly into the cast (her husband was also excellently cast), as did the unknown to me Laysla De Oliveira, I believed everything those two ladies did. Maybe only Morgan Freeman didn't quite fit well for me in this, although I can see him almost anywhere. Sheridan scored another great success and I just hope he doesn't slack off. These old-school macho series know how to do it best. ()
Taylor Sheridan and one solid undercover special ops operation in a series dominated by female protagonists. An excellent Zoe Saldana, an even better Laysla De Oliveira, an uncompromising Nicole Kidman, and the insanely sexy Stephanie Nur, who gives you an instant boner with her gaze. It's a bit of an unconventional series where we don't get much action, it's a spy political thriller that's blends family drama, but the two levels work so well that the series gets by without action. Sheridan knows what he's doing, so the dialogue is precise, the emotions work, the political intrigue packs a punch and doesn't get boring despite the slower pace. The craftsmanship is of course top notch, the music is excellent, all the actors are spot on and the action from recruiting the main character, training, infiltration and defusing is rendered very realistically. The final episode is the highlight (the last 15 minutes are awesome!), so for me a job well done. I enjoyed a lot the military politics, which nicely pointed out that everyone is just puppets and everything is controlled by the scumbags behind the desk. There could have been more action, the plot could have been better paced and overall it could have been more intense, but it is still a decent genre piece above average. If you like these undercover operations to take down a terrorist, you won't go wrong. 7/10. ()
I was quite worried about how this would turn out, but Taylor Sheridan once again proved his quality. His signature style is evident at every turn. As the title suggests, Sheridan took on special units this time. The result is another intense drama with an excellent audiovisual presentation. Zoe Saldana as the commanding officer was perfect; she fully immersed herself in the role, delivering an outstanding performance. Michael Kelly's presence is also a plus (he was clearly born for these political roles) and Morgan Freeman’s cameo (he never disappoints) was a nice touch. It’s truly incredible how authentically Sheridan can portray stories in his works. It’s a superb viewing experience in every aspect. And the climax was so gripping that I even forgot to breathe. The only slight disappointment is the limited number of action sequences. For me, it’s a 7.5/10. ()
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