The series is narrated and led by Portuguese actress Alba Baptista in the role of Ava Silva, a quadriplegic orphan who discovers she now has supernatural powers. The cast also features Toya Turner, Thekla Reuten, Lorena Andrea, Kristina Tonteri-Young, Sylvia De Fanti and Tristán Ulloa. The series debuted on July 2, 2020, to generally positive reviews.
Warrior Nun revolves around the story of a 19-year-old woman who wakes up in a morgue with a divine artifact embedded in her back. She discovers she is now part of the ancient Order of the Cruciform Sword tasked with fighting demons on Earth. Powerful forces representing both heaven and hell want to find and control her.