There’s a reason why Taylor Sheridan's television empire has expanded so widely. Especially with the various spin-offs of Yellowstone, Sheridan's artistic vision has become the backbone of Paramount's entire streaming library. Regardless of political views, Sheridan has managed to touch on the American Midwest in a way that prestigious television often overlooks. One of his recent projects, Lioness, tackles a theme frequently explored in American media over the century: the war on terror. Featuring Zoe Saldaña as the head of a CIA program, Lioness initially offers a fresh perspective on government intervention in the Middle East while focusing on the intersection of drug cartels and government affairs. Sheridan's writing shows a chilling parallel with real headlines reflecting the U.S.'s actions regarding drug trafficking.

The first season of Lioness follows the story of Joe McNamara (Saldaña), who leads a secret CIA unit of women to thwart terrorist groups in the Middle East. This is a well-known concept about high-level military operations presented in a fresh and striking manner with Sheridan's typical touch. Currently preparing for its third season, Lioness will premiere on August 2 and has unexpectedly embraced a new genre of drama thanks to its timing. The second season revolves around international drug trafficking, with the Lioness team infiltrating cartels to rescue a kidnapped high-ranking government official.

The second season is set to premiere on October 27, 2024, a year before the U.S. launched a military attack in Venezuela, capturing President Nicolás Maduro on drug trafficking charges. This event stands out as one of many political controversies dividing the country. For those watching Lioness before the third season, it can be said that the second season appears to be a dramatic reinterpretation inspired by the headlines, but Sheridan seems to have pre-designed these events, leaving the political cycle behind.