‘The Lioness’ takes bite out of DVD, Blu-ray world

It is a very sparse week for new DVD and Blu-ray releases, but an offering from a streaming service series deserves a look.

“Special Ops: Lioness” Grade A-: Zoe Saldaña has already shown through the big productions of “Guardians of the Galaxy” and “Avatar” that she can handle any action role thrown at her. She puts an exclamation mark on that point with her work in the Paramount+ series “Special Ops: Lioness.”

The streaming service series was inspired by an actual United States military program that trains women to work for the CIA. Their original mission was to get close to any women who are associated with terrorists. The task of collecting information has grown over the years to become a full military operation at times.

Joe (Saldaña) is trying to run the program while dealing with major problems in her own life. Her direct contact with the Lioness Program is Kaitlyn Meade (Nicole Kidman) and Donald Westfield (Michael Kelly). They often have to be the protective wall between the team and a government determined to thwart the next 9/11 at any cost.

The problems mount as Joe tries to keep her latest recruit – a rebellious member of the military – focused on the mission. No one counted on deep emotions changing the game plan.

The first season of the Taylor Sheridan (“Yellowstone”) series is now available on a three-disc set. It includes eight episodes and more than 90 minutes of bonus content, including two new featurettes and behind-the-scenes of every episode.

Also new on DVD and Blu-ray as of Jan. 23

“Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths – Part One”: The new release is based on DC’s comic book limited series “Crisis on Infinite Earths” by Marv Wolfman and George Pérez. It joins DC superheroes from across the multiverse in the first of three parts of the new animated film. The second and third parts will be available later this year.

“Your Lucky Day”: Witnesses must decide how far they are willing to go for a cut of the jackpot after a dispute over a winning lottery ticket turns deadly.

“Project Dorothy”: Two criminals pick the wrong place to hide and end up waking a monster.

“Wolf Pack”: Tactically trained physician infiltrates a mercenary group and uncovers an international conspiracy.

Available through digital platforms

“Wish”: This is the animated tale of a young woman who believes everyone should hold on to their wishes. It will be released on DVD and Blu-ray on March 12.

“Ferrari”: Enzo Ferrari is facing a crucial point in his history as a race car manufacturer with one disaster after another. The film starring Adam Driver will be released on DVD and Blu-ray on March 12.

“Night Swim”: Family discovers the bargain home they have purchased comes with a very deadly swimming pool. The film is currently still playing in theaters.“Trunk”: Original feature on Prime Video features a 28-year-old medical student who wakes up disoriented in a locked trunk and must realize with horror that she is missing more than just the memory.

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