Season 2 – Lioness

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Matt L After a powerhouse first season that balanced emotional depth with thrilling espionage, Lioness Season 2 unfortunately loses much of the momentum that made the original so compelling. While Zoe Saldaña remains the show’s greatest asset—her commanding screen presence and emotional control continue to carry even the weakest scenes—the overall storytelling this season feels subdued and, frankly, flat. The pacing is noticeably slower, with the tension and urgency that once defined the series largely absent. Only one episode truly delivers on the kind of high-stakes action and intensity that viewers came to expect, leaving much of the rest bogged down in drawn-out dialogue and underdeveloped subplots. Taylor Sheridan’s trademark grit and realism are still present, but the spark of unpredictability is missing. Character development also stalls this time around. What was once a tight exploration of loyalty, sacrifice, and moral ambiguity now feels diluted by repetitive scenes and uneven writing. Even the cinematography—once sharp and cinematic—feels more restrained, almost as if the production itself is going through the motions. Verdict: Lioness Season 2 suffers from a significant sophomore slump. Despite Zoe Saldaña’s best efforts, the show loses its sense of urgency and emotional edge. With only one standout action episode, much of the season feels like filler rather than evolution. Rated 2/5 Stars •  Rated 2 out of 5 stars 10/14/25 Full Review Cyrus S. The greatness continues. Bring on Season 3 please and hurry. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/12/25 Full Review Danyel H Season 2 outweighed season 1 by a longshot. Season 2 is more complex and assumes the viewer is intelligent. I appreciate a show that thinks I'm smart enough to follow the plot. I also enjoyed the complex way that the season finished. It left me wanting for more. If I hadn't watched season 1 and season 2 at the same time, I'm not 100% sure I would have kept watching. However, I do like exploring the character of Cruz and definitely think that she deserves someone who treats her right. Rated 4.5/5 Stars •  Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 10/03/25 Full Review Audience Member Really, really great show. Season one was great and this one continued on that path. The cast is very good. Sheridan is a heck of a show creator/writer and here he is also a great character. Hope this gets at least a couple more seasons. Super interesting and thought provoking. Rated 4.5/5 Stars •  Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 09/16/25 Full Review Robert P. Season 1 was better. Season 2 is ok, but the plot is all over the place. Saldana’s character and the work/family tension of s1 is less developed here, and she’s over the top with the shouting. There’s a relationship that is forced and out of place. First season was much more raw and focused. Still, a decent continuation with good action and some strong moments. Rated 3/5 Stars •  Rated 3 out of 5 stars 09/12/25 Full Review C H Jumped the shark. Very attractive women that are really tough that cry a lot. Completely ridiculous. Oh, and let's not forget, they are exploring lesbians. Rated 1/5 Stars •  Rated 1 out of 5 stars 09/08/25 Full Review Read all reviews

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