Here's How to Watch 'Special Ops: Lioness' for Free

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Here's How to Watch 'Special Ops: Lioness' Greg Lewis/Paramount+


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Taylor Sheridan seems to have the magic touch when it comes to producing must-see TV. His current lineup includes Yellowstone, 1883, 1923, Tulsa King, and Mayor of Kingstown, with many more in the works. His latest venture is a departure from what we're used to seeing from the real life cowboy. With Special Ops: Lioness, he focuses on an espionage program during the War on Terror. Here's everything you need to know about the new series.

How to Watch Special Ops: Lioness

The new series airs exclusively on Paramount+. If you don't subscribe to the streaming service, you can sign up for plans starting at $5.99 a month. Paramount+ also offers a Showtime bundle for $11.99 a month. If you're new to the service, you can try it for free for seven days. Paramount+ is home to most of Taylor Sheridan's shows, with Yellowstone being the major exception. Plus: The first episode is available to watch for free without a subscription, so you can check it out and see if you're interested.

Who Stars in Special Ops: Lioness?

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Even if you've never watched one of Taylor Sheridan's shows, you're likely intrigued by the all-star cast of this one. It includes Zoe Saldaña, Nicole Kidman, Morgan Freeman, Laysla De Oliveira, Michael Kelly, Dave Annable, Jill Wagner, LaMonica Garrett, James Jordan, Austin Hébert, Jonah Wharton, Stephanie Nur, and Hannah Love Lanier.

How Many Episodes of Special Ops: Lioness Are There?

There are a total of eight episodes in the series. The first two dropped on Paramount+ on July 23, with the remaining episodes airing on subsequent Sunday nights through September 10.

  • Episode 1: Sacrificial Soldiers (Now streaming)

  • Episode 2: The Beating (Now Streaming)

  • Episode 3: Bruise Like a Fist (July 30)

  • Episode 4: The Choice of Failure (August 6)

  • Episode 5: Truth is the Shrewdest Lie (August 13)

  • Episode 6: The Lie is the Truth (August 20)

  • Episode 7: Wish the Fight Away (August 27)

  • Episode 8: Gone Is the Illusion of Order (September 3)

Will There Be a Season 2 of Special Ops: Lioness?

It's too soon to say. Paramount+ has not released any specific information on the future of the show, but stay tuned for any updates.

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