The latest Taylor Sheridan series Special Ops: Lioness wrapped its exciting first season, but will there be more of the explosive new show?

Summary

• Special Ops: Lioness season 2 is not yet confirmed, but its successful ratings could lead to its renewal.
• The show's debut on Paramount+ set a viewership record, increasing the chances of a second season.
• The cast for season 2 is uncertain, and the story could either continue with the Lioness program or explore new characters and missions.

With the first season proving to be another big television hit for Taylor Sheridan, people are already beginning to wonder about Special Ops: Lioness season 2. The spy thriller stars Zoe Saldaña as a handler in a special CIA program that uses a female agent to go undercover and befriend the daughter of a suspected terrorist weapons supplier. The show looks at the behind-the-scenes decision-making within the operation as well as the intense danger it presents.

First debuting on July 23, 2023, on Paramount+, the 8-episode first season concluded on September 3, 2023. Like Tulsa King, Special Ops: Lioness is one of the few television programs Taylor Sheridan has created that isn't part of his expansive Yellowstone universe of shows. However, that is not to say that the show could not kick off its own universe. The title seems to suggest the possibility of other stories being told under the Special Ops umbrella. Whatever direction the possible Special Ops: Lioness season 2 takes will be a good indicator of the show's future — and there's definitely demand for the high-octane thriller to continue.

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Special Ops: Lioness Season 2 Latest News

The latest Special Ops: Lioness season 2 news offers encouraging signs of the show's continuation. It has been reported that the show's debut scored a viewership record for Paramount+, becoming the most-watched series premiere on the streaming site in its first 24 hours, topping the record set by Halo. It is true that the critical reception of Special Ops: Lioness has been mixed, but the ratings for the show could be enough to warrant a season 2 on its own.

Special Ops: Lioness Season 2 Is Not Confirmed

There has been no official confirmation yet about whether Special Ops: Lioness is renewed for season 2. Even with the success the first season has had in terms of its ratings, it is not surprising that Paramount+ is taking its time in making any renewal decisions. The first season of Lioness premiered amid the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes, and though they have been resolved, it might take a while for the show to get rolling again.

The WGA strike was resolved on September 27th, 2023, and the SAG/AFTRA strike was concluded on November 9th, 2023.

Special Ops: Lioness - Cast

The Special Ops: Lioness season 2 cast is not yet confirmed, and it will likely depend on how the show approaches it's future. Taylor Sheridan recruited some big names for season 1, including Zoe Saldaña as Joe, Nicole Kidman as Kaitlyn Meade, and Morgan Freeman as Edwin Mullins, and the series could bring them all back for season two. Another key member of the cast is Laysla De Oliveira as Cruz, the undercover operative at the center of the mission. Considering her rather dour ending, it's highly unlikely she would return to the Lioness program, meaning it's unclear if De Oliveira would reprise her role.

Special Ops: Lioness Season 2 Story Details

The Special Ops: Lioness season 2 story will largely depend on the approach to the future of the series. It is possible the second season could continue on with the Lioness program as it deals with the fallout of Cruz's harrowing ordeal. On the other hand, it could abandon the Lioness program entirely and tell a brand-new story of a different Special Ops story with new characters as well. Only time will tell if Special Ops: Lioness season 2 actually arrives.

• Special Ops: Lioness

  Cast:

  Zoe Saldana, Nicole Kidman, Morgan Freeman, Laysla De Oliveira, Michael Kelly, Dave Annable, Jill Wagner, LaMonica Garrett, James Jordan, Austin Hébert

  Seasons:

  1

  Genres:

  Action, Crime

  Story By:

  Taylor Sheridan, Jill Wagner

  Writers:

  Taylor Sheridan, Jill Wagner

  Streaming Service(s):

  Paramount+

  Showrunner:

  Taylor Sheridan

  Directors:

  Anthony Byrne, Paul Cameron

  Release Date:

  2023-07-23