Taylor Sheridan’s spy thriller Lioness is refusing to slow down, and Amazon VOD’s chart is the proof. According to data from FlixPatrol, the Paramount+ series has spent over two months trending on the Amazon VOD Top 20 TV Shows chart in the United States, passing the 60-day mark and climbing to 61 days at the time of writing. The show just went up one spot, now sitting at the 8th most popular series on Amazon VOD in the US.
That is a remarkable run for a show that ended its third season less than two weeks ago. Lioness premiered its third season on August 2, and all eight episodes were penned by Sheridan himself. The finale arrived on September 20. Even with the season officially over, the show is still gaining ground on the digital chart.
The Cast That Keeps It Climbing
Lioness has a star-studded cast that helps explain its sustained popularity. Zoe Saldaña, Nicole Kidman, and Morgan Freeman head the ensemble, alongside Joe McNamara and Laysla de Oliveira Cruz Manuelos.
The show’s directors include John Hillcoat, Anthony Byrne, Paul Cameron, Stephen Kay, and Sheridan himself. Sheridan wrote all eight episodes of season 3.
The series is Sheridan’s take on the spy thriller, a genre he has explored across his career. His other work includes the Yellowstone universe, which remains his crown jewel, as well as Westerns and dramas like Landman and Tulsa King.
What the Chart Says
The Amazon VOD chart ranks shows by their digital performance. A show that stays near the top for 61 days is a notable run, especially after its final episode has aired. Typically, a show’s momentum stalls when the season ends. Not in this case.
Among the titles Lioness has surpassed on the chart are:
- The new supernatural hit Coven Academy
- Netflix’s revival Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life
- The crime series The Mentalist
- The fellow Sheridan series Landman
- The MGM+ horror sensation From
At the time of writing, the most-watched TV show on Amazon VOD in the United States is Ryan Murphy’s American Horror Story. Lioness is not far behind, and it is still climbing.
Why Streaming Spy Thrillers Are Hot
Sheridan’s Lioness is part of a broader trend. Apple TV’s Slow Horses, Netflix’s The Night Agent, and Prime Video’s Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan have all shown how spy thrillers can work as multi-season series. The genre has become quite popular on streaming, and Sheridan tapped into that with Lioness and its star-studded cast.
The show’s success on Amazon VOD suggests sustained demand. The fact that Lioness is still climbing the chart after the finale aired is a sign that viewers are still engaging with the series.
Sheridan’s Busy Slate
Sheridan remains incredibly busy even after the end of Lioness‘s latest season. His upcoming projects include F.A.S.T., his theatrical return starring Brandon Sklenar, who appeared in 1923. He is also set to write Paramount’s Call of Duty movie.
On television, Sheridan has upcoming seasons for shows like Landman, Marshals, Dutton Ranch, The Madison, Mayor of Kingstown, and Tulsa King. A spin-off of the latter, Frisco King, created by Sheridan, is also on the way.
The question of Lioness season 4 depends on whether Sheridan finds room for it amid his packed slate.
The Numbers Behind the Run
The data comes from FlixPatrol. The 61-day mark is notable because it indicates sustained demand rather than a flash-in-the-pan release. A show that trends for that length of time has proven its audience is loyal.
The climb to 8th place on the Amazon VOD chart means Lioness is outperforming many recognizable titles. That is a statement in itself. Coven Academy and The Mentalist are both established properties, and beating them on a national chart suggests Lioness has found a broad audience.
The Bottom Line
Lioness has proven it can hold its own on streaming. Over two months on the Amazon VOD chart, climbing to 8th place, is a genuine achievement. The show has beaten established properties and kept its momentum long after the finale aired.
For Sheridan, the success is a reminder that his spy thriller formula works. Lioness has the star power, the narrative drive, and the digital presence to sustain itself. Whether it returns for a fourth season remains to be seen, but the current run is notable.
The show has already made its mark. Now it is waiting on Sheridan to decide whether the story continues.
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