According to Paramount+, Taylor Sheridan’s espionage thriller series “Lioness” returns for its third season today, Aug. 2, nearly two years after the second season aired. Sheridan wrote every episode of the eight-episode season, which is scheduled to release weekly through Sept. 20.
Streaming Details and Release Schedule for Lioness Season 3
The Season 3 premiere of “Lioness” debuts at 3 a.m. ET / 12 a.m. PT on Paramount+, according to Paramount+. New episodes drop weekly on Sundays at that same time. The series is a streaming exclusive and will not air on regular television.
To watch the series, viewers need a Paramount+ subscription. According to the platform, the ad-supported plan costs $8.99 per month, while the ad-free plan costs $13.99 per month. Subscribers who sign up through Amazon Prime Video add-on subscriptions can access a seven-day free trial of the ad-free plan.
The eight-episode season follows this weekly release schedule:
- Episode 1: “The Spider and the Fly” – Aug. 2
- Episode 2: “No Sorrow Like the Survivor” – Aug. 9
- Episode 3 – Aug. 16
- Episode 4 – Aug. 23
- Episode 5 – Aug. 30
- Episode 6 – Sept. 6
- Episode 7 – Sept. 13
- Episode 8 – Sept. 20
Plot and Mission Details
Paramount teases that the Lionesses face their most dangerous mission yet in the new season. According to the official synopsis, “hidden networks, foreign operatives, and personal betrayals collide” as Joe, played by Zoe Saldaña, “walks the line between duty and home as unseen forces circle her world.”
The synopsis adds that “patterns appear where they shouldn’t, names vanish, and paths rearrange.” Guided by Kaitlyn, played by Nicole Kidman, and Westfield, played by Michael Kelly, Joe confronts enemies operating in the shadows, leaving her to reckon with a war that reaches into every part of her life.
Cast and Returning Characters
Zoe Saldaña and Nicole Kidman return to lead the cast for Season 3 alongside several returning actors and new additions, according to Paramount+. The cast features:
- Zoe Saldaña as Joe McNamara
- Laysla De Oliveira as Cruz Manuelos
- Dave Annable as Dr. Neal McNamara
- Jill Wagner as Bobby
- LaMonica Garrett as Tucker
- James Jordan as Two Cups
- Austin Hébert as Randy
- Jonah Wharton as Tex
- Hannah Love Lanier as Kate McNamara
- Nicole Kidman as Kaitlyn Meade
- Morgan Freeman as U.S.
- Thad Luckinbill as Kyle McManus
- Michael Kelly as Byron Westfield
- Genesis Rodriguez as Captain Josephina Carrillo
- Ian Bohen as Grady
Pro Tip: Viewers looking to sample the platform before committing to a full membership can utilize the Amazon Prime Video add-on subscription seven-day free trial to watch the premiere episode.
Frequently Asked Questions About Lioness Season 3
What time do new episodes of Lioness come out?
New episodes release at 3 a.m. ET / 12 a.m. PT on Sundays.
Can I watch Lioness on cable television?
No, “Lioness” is a Paramount+ streaming exclusive and does not air on regular TV channels.
How many episodes are in Season 3?
Season 3 consists of eight episodes airing weekly through Sept. 20.
Did you know? Series creator Taylor Sheridan wrote every single episode of the eight-episode third season.
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