Lioness third season draws mixed reviews despite star‑studded cast

Paramount+ launched the third season of the action‑drama series Lioness, starring Zoe Saldaña as CIA operative Joe McNamara. The season returns the original ensemble, including Nicole Kidman, Morgan Freeman and Michael Kelly, and continues creator Taylor Sheridan’s focus on women agents in high‑risk missions.

Critical response has been mixed. Rotten Tomatoes reports a 75 % approval rating, down from 90 % for the previous season, and Collider described the new episodes as “messy and chaotic.” Other outlets such as ScreenRant and CBR noted that the series finds a better balance between action and drama. Viewer enthusiasm remains strong, and cast members have hinted at the possibility of a fourth season, though Paramount+ has not confirmed it.