According to Deadline, Taylor Sheridan’s (Yellowstone, 1883) espionage thriller series Special Ops: Lioness has become Paramount+’s most-watched global series in the first 24 hours since its two-episode premiere on the streaming service on July 23. This tops the previous record, which was set by the series Halo in March of 2022.
The first two episodes also aired on Paramount Network over the last two weekends in addition to premiering on Paramount+.
Episode one of Special Ops: Lioness received a combined audience of nearly 6 million viewing on the Paramount Network in the U.S. and on Paramount+ globally.
“On one of the most competitive weeks of the year, Special Ops: Lioness scored as the #1 new scripted series of the year on cable and one of the highest performers of all time on Paramount+,” said President/CEO, Paramount Media Networks & Showtime/MTV Entertainment Studios, Chris McCarthy (Gone Country, Quite Campus), according to Deadline. “Brilliantly created by Taylor Sheridan and brought to life by our stellar cast, this heart-pounding thriller inspired by real-life events clearly struck a chord with a huge audience.”
“The strong viewer reception for Special Ops: Lioness reflects the power of Paramount across the board in creating, producing, marketing and delivering this incredible Taylor Sheridan drama with broad global appeal. We can’t wait for viewers to come along with us on this high stakes thrill ride,” added EVP and Chief Marketing Officer, Paramount Streaming, Domenic DiMeglio, also according to Deadline.
Special Ops: Lioness stars Zoe Saldaña (Guardians of the Galaxy, Avatar: The Way of Water), Nicole Kidman (Big Little Lies, Eyes Wide Shut), Laysla De Oliveira (Locke & Key, In the Tall Grass), Michael Kelly (Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan, House of Cards), LaMonica Garrett (1883, Primal), Hannah Love Lainer (Road House, A Black Lady Sketch Show), Stephanie Nur (My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3, The Quest), Dave Annable (Brothers and Sisters, Yellowstone), James Jordan (Yellowstone, 1883), Jill Wagner (Wipeout, Mystery 101), Jonah Wharton (April Rain, Cora Bora) , and Austin Hébert (The Answer, Bonnie & Clyde).