Special Ops: Lioness season 2 premiered on October 27, 2024, much to the excitement of fans of the action-packed spy thriller series. Created by Taylor Sheridan of the Yellowstone fame, the show delves into the intense world of undercover CIA operations led by Joe (played by Zoe Saldaña).
In Season 2, the stakes are even higher as the CIA's fight against terrorism shifts closer to home. Joe, alongside high-ranking officials like Kaitlyn (Nicole Kidman) and Byron (Michael Kelly), must navigate new challenges as they recruit a fresh operative for the Lioness program.
Special Ops: Lioness season 2 has eight episodes, with the first two released on October 27, 2024, and the rest dropping weekly on Paramount+ until December 8, 2024.
Complete release schedule of Special Ops: Lioness season 2
Season 2 of Special Ops: Lioness consists of eight episodes, with the first two getting released on October 27, 2024.
Each episode will air weekly on Paramount+, continuing to build the suspense and drama as the Lioness team takes on new missions. Here’s the full release schedule for the season:
- Episode 1: Beware the Old Soldier – October 27, 2024
- In the season opener, Joe and her QRF team rush to save a high-ranking government official kidnapped by a cartel, setting the tone for an intense and dangerous season ahead.
- Episode 2: I Love My Country– October 27, 2024
- The CIA identifies a new Lioness operative, leading Joe and her team to travel to Iraq to eliminate a high-value target.
- Episode 3: Along Came a Spider – November 3, 2024
- The Lioness training program for Captain Josie Carrillo begins, while Kaitlyn (Nicole Kidman) works to gather political support for the mission.
- Episode 4: Five Hundred Children – November 10, 2024
- Joe and Kyle contact a potential new source of intelligence, but the results are not as expected, leading to unforeseen complications.
- Episode 5 – November 17, 2024
- The team makes a shocking discovery at a warehouse, causing tension within the group. Joe is forced to choose between two critical missions.
- Episode 6 – November 24, 2024
- Events at the Carrillo estate take a surprising turn, and Josie takes a decisive step in her mission that will have major consequences.
- Episode 7 – December 1, 2024
- Episode 8 – December 8, 2024
- The season finale will bring all the tension and character arcs to a dramatic conclusion, leaving fans eagerly awaiting what comes next.
What is Special Ops: Lioness season 2 about?
Special Ops: Lioness season 2 is a spy drama that follows the Lioness program, an elite group of undercover female operatives deployed by the CIA to infiltrate and bring down terrorist organizations from within.
Led by Joe, played by Zoe Saldaña, the Lioness program recruits specially trained women to embed themselves in dangerous situations and act as the CIA’s eyes and ears in hostile environments.
The show’s second season picks up with Joe continuing her covert operations, but now the stakes are even higher as the fight against terrorism moves closer to home. Joe, along with her superiors Kaitlyn (Nicole Kidman) and Byron Westfield (Michael Kelly), must work against mounting pressure to stop a previously unknown threat.
Meanwhile, the personal sacrifices Joe has made as the leader of the Lioness program weigh heavily on her, particularly her strained relationship with her family.
Cast details of Special Ops: Lioness season 2
Special Ops: Lioness season 2 features Zoe Saldaña as Joe, a seasoned CIA officer leading the Lioness program. Her portrayal of Joe captures the complexity of a woman balancing her duty to her country with the personal costs of a high-stakes career.
Nicole Kidman returns as Kaitlyn Meade, a senior CIA official overseeing the Lioness program, and Joe’s boss. Her character is both powerful and calculating as she navigates the political landscape of intelligence work while making tough decisions that affect the lives of her operatives.
Morgan Freeman joins the cast in season 2 as U.S. Secretary of State Edwin Mullins, adding gravitas to the show’s political and military strategy exploration. Freeman’s character serves as a key figure in the CIA’s operations, further complicating Joe’s missions.
Other important cast members include:
- Laysla De Oliveira as Sergeant Cruz Manuelos, a Force Recon Marine who is a key operative in the Lioness program.
- Dave Annable as Neal, Joe’s husband, who struggles with the dangers of her career and their family dynamic.
- Jill Wagner as Bobby, the team leader for the Lioness program's QRF.
- LaMonica Garrett as Tucker, a crucial member of the QRF team.
- Thad Luckinbill as Kyle, Joe’s CIA colleague and close ally in the field.
- Michael Kelly as Byron Westfield, the Deputy Director of the CIA, who plays a significant role in the missions Joe leads.
Interested viewers can watch all the episodes of Special Ops: Lioness season 2 on Paramount+.