LaMonica Garrett, who portrays Tucker in the Paramount series Lioness, is calling for a spinoff focusing on the Quick Reaction Force (QRF) team. The actor believes these supporting characters possess enough depth to carry their own action series as the show enters its third season.
The Yellowstone Blueprint and the Rise of Frisco King
The push for a QRF-centric series aligns with the established expansion strategy of creator Taylor Sheridan. As the report notes, the Yellowstone franchise has evolved into a vast collection of spinoffs, with series like Marshals and Dutton Ranch forming the core of the brand's current structure.. This pattern of extracting supporting elements to create new anchors is a hallmark of Sheridan's television archiitecture.
This ecosystem approach extends beyond the ranch. The report highlights that Tulsa King is also expanding with a spinoff titled Frisco King, which will star Samuel L. Jackson. By diversifying his narrative assets, Taylor Sheridan ensures that his television universes are not overly dependent on a single flagship show, creating a sustainable web of interconnected action dramas.
From Iran Attacks to the Search for Joe
The QRF team has already been positioned as a primary engine for high-stakes action within Lioness. According to the source, the second season concluded with the QRF at the center of a large-scale attack in Iran, a sequence that significantly elevated the visibility of the team's core members. This trajectory continues into season 3, where the plot involves Joe and her soldiers investigating individuals in the U.S. with ties to the Russian government.
The stakes for the QRF are further heightened in the current season's narrative, which follows the kidnapping of Joe six months after her initial investigation. The QRF members are now tasked with a race against time to locate her, shifting their role from supporting tactical assets to central protagonists in a rescue operation. This increased prominence provides a natural bridge toward a standalone series.
Tucker, Two Cups, and the QRF's Unique Fingerprints
In an interview with ScreenRant, LaMonica Garrett argued that characters such as Two Cups and Bobby possess distinct personalities that could anchor their own missions outside the jurisdiction of the Lioness program . Garrett believes the group's chemistry—described as a "crazy group together who mean business"—is a compelling enough hook to attract a dedicated audience.
For Garrett's own character, Tucker, season 3 represents a shift in dynamic. Rather than staying with the standard QRF unit, Tucker is working more closely with Joe, Bobby, Cruz, and Josie. This change in energy allows the actor to explore Tucker's willingness to go to extreme lengths to protect his comrades,adding a layer of emotional depth that Garrett believes warrants further exploration in a dedicated spinoff.
Will Season 3 Serve as a QRF Proof of Concept?
While LaMonica Garrett is vocal about his desires, several key details remain unconfirmed . As the report states, nothing beyond Lioness season 3 has been officially greenlit by Paramount. It remains unclear whether Taylor Sheridan has already mapped out a QRF spinoff or if the actor's public advocacy is an attempt to influence the creative direction of the franchise.
The remaining episodes of season 3 may effectively function as a pilot for a potential spin-off. if the QRF's independent operations—similar to their previous missions in Mexico and the early efforts involving Kyle in season 1—resonate with viewers,the transition to a standalone series becomes a logical business move for the network.
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