Lioness, the gripping series starring Zoe Saldaña and Nicole Kidman, returns for its second season on Paramount+, following a record-breaking premiere in 2023. The highly anticipated new season began streaming on Sunday, October 27, 2024. which is expected to maintain the momentum of its predecessor.

What to expect from season 2

Zoe Saldaña will reprise her role as Joe, a CIA agent at the helm of the ‘Lioness’ mission. In this covert operation, selected agents are recruited to befriend the wives and close relatives of suspected terrorists in order to gather vital information about their targets.

The cast also sees the return of Laysla de Oliveira as Cruz, a resilient Marine recruit from the first season, and Nicole Kidman as Kaitlyn Meade, a seasoned and somewhat disillusioned senior supervisor.

Both Saldaña and Kidman serve as executive producers, led by show creator Taylor Sheridan, known for his work on Yellowstone.

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This season promises to deepen the story, focusing on Joe’s struggle with an identity crisis and the personal sacrifices that come with her commitment to her career and family. Morgan Freeman returns as Secretary of State Edwin Mullins, whose role is expected to be expanded this season.

Additionally, Genesis Rodriguez joins the cast as Josephine “Josie” Carillo, a helicopter pilot and newest recruit, whose perilous journey will be pivotal in the unfolding plot.

Lioness Season 2 Streaming Schedule

For viewers eager to catch every episode, Lioness Season 2 premiered with the first two episodes available on Paramount+ at midnight PT/3 AM ET on October 27. The remaining episodes will follow a weekly release schedule every Sunday, culminating on December 8. The episode release schedule is as follows, as stated in a report from Elle:

Episode 1: “Beware of the Old Soldier” – Premieres October 27

Episode 2: “I Love My Country” – Premieres October 27

Episode 3: “Along Came a Spider” – Premieres November 3

Episode 4: “Five Hundred Children” – Premieres November 10

Episode 5: “Shatter the Moon” – Premieres November 17

Episode 6: “2831” – Premieres November 24

Episode 7: “Episode 7” – Premieres December 1

Episode 8: “Episode 8” – Premieres December 8

How to access Lioness season 2

Lioness Season 2 will be available to stream exclusively on Paramount+. Subscribers to the platform can enjoy the exciting developments of Joe’s journey and the Lioness mission as new episodes are released every week.

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As the series explores the complexities of the characters, viewers can expect a mix of action, drama and intense storytelling.

Frequently asked questions:

Is Lioness season 2 out?
The eight-episode second season premiered on Paramount+ on Sunday, October 27, 2024, with two episodes available at launch. Subsequent episodes will then be released weekly.

Is Cruz in Leeuwin season 2?
Sergeant Cruz Manuelos, played by Laysla De Oliveira, does not appear in the first two episodes of Lioness Season 2. Although the events unfold in these episodes, her character is noticeably absent.