Zoe Saldaña's spy thriller "Lioness" has become the number one show in the world on Paramount Plus as its third season captures widespread attention. The Taylor Sheridan-produced series, which combines the tension of "Reacher" with the geopolitical intrigue of "Homeland", follows CIA operative Joe (Saldaña) and her elite team through high-stakes global espionage missions, marking a strong return after a lengthy gap between seasons.

Lioness's second season aired in 2024, meaning fans waited roughly two years for new episodes—an unusually long gap for Sheridan, who typically produces content on a rapid schedule. The show's success comes amid a broader expansion of Sheridan's television output at Paramount, which includes Yellowstone spin-offs such as Marshals and Dutton Ranch, the oil drama Landman (renewed for a third season, expected in 2027), and Tulsa King, which is spawning its own spin-off, Frisco King, starring Samuel L. Jackson and set for release in 2027.