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Lioness – Season 3, Episode 1 The Spider and the Fly

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A covert strike unearths a hidden threat, drawing Joe into a shadowy chain of events.
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Lioness — Season 3, Episode 1

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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

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Lioness — Season 3, Episode 1

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Andy Andersen New York Magazine/Vulture Aug 3
3/5
Going into season three, Lioness is well-positioned to meet the time... Go to Full Review Paul Dailly TV Fanatic Aug 3
4.5/5
One thing Lioness has always done well is remind us that Joe’s most dangerous mission isn’t overseas — it’s convincing herself that her family can stay untouched by the life she’s chosen. Lioness Season 3 Episode 1 finally shattered that illusion. Go to Full Review LaNeysha Campbell But Why Tho? Aug 3
8.5/10
The season premiere is a strong return that instantly raises the stakes while also laying the groundwork for what may be the most intense season yet. Go to Full Review Pramit Chatterjee Digital Mafia Talkies Aug 2
1/5
Lioness Season 3 episode 1 has the easiest setup for a "hit the ground running" kind of episode, and the manner in which that potential is wasted is absolutely astounding. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

Episode Info

Synopsis A covert strike unearths a hidden threat, drawing Joe into a shadowy chain of events.
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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