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Season 3 – Lioness

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Joe attempts to balance her personal and professional life as the tip of the CIA's spear in the war on terror.
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Lioness — Season 3

Critics Reviews

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Richard Roeper RogerEbert.com Jul 31
[It] amps up the action and increases the personal risk factor, reflecting the real-life chaos of today’s geopolitical landscape while telling fictional—if mostly plausible—stories. Go to Full Review Matt Webb Mitovich TV Line Aug 3
Of the Season 3 performances, Saldaña once again shines — not because of Joe’s explosive ferocity, which was well-displayed in Season 2, but because of the greater but quiet consideration she must give every move made in Season 3. Go to Full Review Joel Keller Decider Aug 3
We’re on board for Joe’s inner conflict reaching new levels in Season 3 of Lioness. We just wish that Taylor Sheridan wouldn’t waste so much time with bloody shoot ’em ups and leave time for more character exploration. Go to Full Review Rodrigo Perez The Playlist Aug 3
B
Sheridan fills rooms with people who refuse to yield and gives them life-or-death reasons to argue. It can be absurd, but it’s enormously entertaining. Go to Full Review Jeanine T. Abraham VisAbleBlackwoman (Medium) Aug 2
0/0
The show wants credit for centering tough, complicated women, then can't resist undercutting them with nudity that serves no purpose except reminding you they're still there to be looked at. Go to Full Review Brittany Frederick TVBrittanyF.com Jul 31
C-
The Taylor Sheridan action drama returns to Paramount+ with plenty of shooting, swearing and excitement, but it continues to lack the depth of Sheridan’s other shows. There’s not much to hold onto after the weekly burst of adrenaline wears off. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Yanged Y @RT64105000 16h One of the best shows I’ve watched! Lioness is intense, full of action, and has such a smart storyline. The whole cast is phenomenal! Can’t wait for Episode 3 of Season 3! See more Eric S @RT61707549 1d The 1st 2 episodes clearly are not a fully justified position; the momentum, considering that it is Taylor Sheridan with Nicole Kidman, does not bode well. I just get the feeling, based on the script so far, that someone infiltrated Mr Sheridan's mind to deliver an action drama, which in places is laughable, as when Joe's boss says to the Director, referring to the supposed Russian infiltration, paraphrasing - Well, we should make them face war crimes investigations in International Law. Who the hell wrote that absurdity? Plot timeline sequencing is also a red flag, as confusion for me began when playing plot sequences that did not add up. Overall, for the moment it just fits the American propaganda narrative with the archetypal rubric: oh, hey, look at us, we are so exceptional, and the Russians are so dumb, which in reality is the opposite. I wish that this evolves into a great dramatic shift towards truth and not just the Kellogs cornflakes drama destined for the bin See more Richard B @Richard-BH 1d The best season yet. Gives a quick view into how cheaply built weapons are affecting battle outcomes. See more Ray L @Ray3333 1d This show is poorly acted...killing seems to be the star here. AND, I counted references to over a dozen agencies and military procedures in the first two episodes...with no explanation. Do the producers all think we are Special Ops veterans?? See more Tom T @RT78695404 2d After two episodes this season is on pace to be the best yet See more Trenton S @RT08953582 2d Wow. The first two episodes of season 3 have been incredible. The storylines and action have been perfectly put together. If you haven't been watching this show, you owe it to yourself to tune in! See more Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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Zoe Saldaña

Joe

Laysla De Oliveira

Cruz Manuelos

Michael Kelly

Byron Westfield

Genesis Rodriguez

Josephina Carrillo

Morgan Freeman

Edwin Mullins

Nicole Kidman

Kaitlyn Meade

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Aug 2, 2026 The Spider and the Fly A covert strike unearths a hidden threat, drawing Joe into a shadowy chain of events. Details Episode 2 Aired Aug 9, 2026 No Sorrow Like the Survivor Kaitlyn races to contain a crisis spiraling across agencies; Neal tries to steady rising fear at home. Details Episode 3 Airs Aug 16 The Bear Is Infected Joe confronts a breach, driving the team into a risky play to root out infiltrators. Details Episode 4 Airs Aug 23 Murder Hornets A frantic hunt is launched as the team races against time; at home, Neal struggles with growing fears. Details Episode 5 Airs Aug 30 The Idiot Army Joe leads the hunt as her team exposes a hidden network operating through covert handlers, while Kaitlyn and Westfield hustle to assess the threat. Details Episode 6 Airs Sep 6 Joe attempts to balance her personal and professional life as the tip of the CIA's spear in the war on terror. Details Episode 7 Airs Sep 13 Joe attempts to balance her personal and professional life as the tip of the CIA's spear in the war on terror. Details Episode 8 Airs Sep 20 Joe attempts to balance her personal and professional life as the tip of the CIA's spear in the war on terror. Details Episode 9 Airs undefined Episode 309 Joe attempts to balance her personal and professional life as the tip of the CIA's spear in the war on terror. Details Episode 10 Airs undefined Episode 310 Joe attempts to balance her personal and professional life as the tip of the CIA's spear in the war on terror. Details

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Lioness — Season 3

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Season Info

Director
Michael Friedman
Executive Producer
Taylor Sheridan, David Glasser, Zoe Saldaña, Nicole Kidman, Ron Burkle, Bob Yari, David Hutkin, Jill Wagner, J. Geyer Kosinski, Michael Friedman, Keith Cox
Network
Paramount+
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Action, Crime, Drama, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date
Aug 2, 2026
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