Lioness

Taylor Sheridan's *Lioness* is a global streaming hit, with its third season, which premiered on August 2, 2026, quickly becoming the number one show on Paramount+ worldwide. The series, starring Zoe Saldaña as Joe McNamara, a CIA senior case officer, has also found significant success on Netflix internationally. The first season alone achieved a milestone as Paramount+'s most-watched worldwide series premiere, ending with 7.6 million viewers, and the second season saw a 10% increase, reaching 8.3 million households in America. Critics have lauded its evolution, with Season 2 boasting a 90% Rotten Tomatoes score, a significant jump from Season 1's 54%. This marks *Lioness* as a formidable contender, frequently appearing in the top 10 on both Paramount+ and Netflix globally.