JM
Joe McNamara
The CIA officer running the Lioness programme, again pushed between field danger and her family.
ClearStory · PARAMOUNT+ · SEASON 2 · EPISODE 8
LIONESSSeason 2
The Compass Points Home
The setup
The team is preparing to strike the Chinese scientists in Iran. Joe is still recovering, and Pablo remains under CIA pressure.
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6 peopleThe only names you need
JC
Captain Josephina ‘Josie’ Carrillo
A US Army helicopter pilot recruited because of her family’s connection to the Los Tigres cartel.
CM
Cruz Manuelos
The former Lioness, now a Delta Force operator, brought back to guide and monitor Josie.
PC
Pablo Carrillo
Josie’s father, a Dallas lawyer whose work is tied to the cartel run by his brother.
CS
Cody Spears
An experienced special-operations sergeant who supports the most dangerous field missions.
B
Bobby
Leader of the Lioness QRF and the person coordinating the team’s close combat.
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Content note: Gun violence, military combat, strong language, threat and distress, aircraft crash, severe injuries, suicide preparation and graphic deaths.
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