When Does Lioness<\/em> Season 4 Begin?<\/h3>\nLioness<\/em> Season 4 has not yet been confirmed. In fact Paramount+ hasn’t even hinted that it’s a given, and stars like Nicole Kidman are signaling for viewers to put a little pressure on executives<\/a> to lock in.<\/p>\nRelated<\/em><\/strong>: Lioness<\/em> Aaliyah Actress Stephanie Nur Talks About Her Return<\/a><\/p>\nRatings are strong, the writing is terrific and there’s plenty of room to create an exciting new adventure that lines up with real-life American politics. TL;DR: there is money to be made\u00a0in bringing this show back so I’d bet a paycheck it happens before Sheridan leaves Paramount+ for Peacock in 2029.<\/p>\n
This is important. He can’t write\u00a0Lioness<\/em> after that date, so the new season would need to be created prior to his departure. Two years is enough time to make it happen. That’s about the pace the show is on anyways.<\/p>\nSeason 2 of Lioness<\/em> wasn’t announced until eight months after the Season 1 finale and it debuted five months after that.<\/p>\nSeason 3’s renewal wasn’t revealed until 10 months after the Season 2 finale, and it arrived 10 months after that. Don’t worry if we don’t hear about Season 4 until mid-2027. That’s still plenty of time to film, which is necessary because wrangling Kidman, Salda\u00f1a etc… has to be a chore. These are very busy actors.<\/p>\n
Lioness<\/em> Season 4 Cast Details<\/h3>\nLioness<\/em> won’t work without Salda\u00f1a, and Kidman seems very eager to return. Secondary stars like\u00a0Laysla De Oliveira (Cruz), James Jordan (Two Cups), LaMonica Garrett (Tucker) and Genesis Rodriguez (Josie) are pretty loyal to the show and Sheridan and aren’t big enough stars yet to drop it. So, assume they’re all in.<\/p>\nMorgan Freeman as Secretary of State Mullins and Michael Kelly as CIA Director Byron Westfield are question marks. Freeman is 89 years old, so health is always a worry. Kelly just signed on for a recurring role in Landman<\/em><\/a>, so he’s got another gig.<\/p>\nFrom a plot perspective it may make sense to scrap both characters. Assume four actual years pass between Season 1 (2023) and Season 4 (2027). In the fictional world, a new president could have taken office and appointed new people to those positions. I’m just saying there is a way to freshen up the White House war room within the context of the show, if Sheridan \/ Paramount want to.<\/p>\n
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<\/div>Ryan Green, Paramount+<\/figcaption>Ryan Green, Paramount+<\/span><\/figure>\n<\/div>\nLioness<\/em> Season 4, Key Plot Points<\/h3>\nSeason 3’s ending makes Season 4’s plot obvious. This should be the Aaliyah revenge season.<\/p>\n
Expect another kidnapping attempt and the Lioness team to figure out who did it. If Aaliyah is coming back, there needs to be an epic Cruz confrontation as well. It’ll make for great television, especially if Cruz’s current love interest is nearby.<\/p>\n
Yep, it’s all pretty clear except for one tiny truth about Lioness<\/em>: Nothing is certain. Season 3 started out with Joe’s team abducting a Russian named Yurimov, an act that led them (and viewers) on a wild goose chase. This show pivots more than Allen Iverson, so even if Aaliyah is involved we can’t say for certain her role will be essential, or even that she’ll be the main villain.<\/p>\nA Lioness<\/em> Spinoff – Why It Makes Sense<\/h3>\nCredit Forbes<\/em><\/a> and Paul Tassi for shining a light on a Lioness<\/em> spin-off theory. The scene at the cafe led to Kyle’s (Thad Lucinbill) harsh rebuke and Westfield’s promise that he’ll be the one sent to Africa to clean up that mess.<\/p>\nIf there’s a character who could carry a spin-off, it’s Kyle. He’s something of a lone wolf on the show but he’s become a likable stick of dynamite. He’s also the most recognizable of the secondary cast members, having played J.T. Hellstorm in the Young and the Restless<\/em> for over two decades (nearly 1,000 episodes).<\/p>\nIn theory, a spinoff is the only way the franchise could continue after Sheridan leaves Paramount. Right now, this is\u00a0only\u00a0<\/em>a theory, so we won’t put too much stock into it, but it’s worth watching for clues that something else is cooking offstage.<\/p>\n\nLioness Season 3 Episode 8 Pictures Reveal Tragedy + Heartbreak<\/h2>\n\nSeason 3 of Lioness<\/em><\/a> ended with tragedy, heartbreak and one major cliffhanger. Pictures shared after Episode 8 dropped on Paramount+ spoils some of the drama, but certainly not all. <\/div>\n<\/div>\nGallery Credit: Billy Dukes<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\nLioness Season 3 Episode 8 Pictures Reveal Tragedy + Heartbreak<\/h2>\n
Related<\/em><\/strong>: Lioness<\/em> Aaliyah Actress Stephanie Nur Talks About Her Return<\/a><\/p>\n Ratings are strong, the writing is terrific and there’s plenty of room to create an exciting new adventure that lines up with real-life American politics. TL;DR: there is money to be made\u00a0in bringing this show back so I’d bet a paycheck it happens before Sheridan leaves Paramount+ for Peacock in 2029.<\/p>\n This is important. He can’t write\u00a0Lioness<\/em> after that date, so the new season would need to be created prior to his departure. Two years is enough time to make it happen. That’s about the pace the show is on anyways.<\/p>\n Season 2 of Lioness<\/em> wasn’t announced until eight months after the Season 1 finale and it debuted five months after that.<\/p>\n Season 3’s renewal wasn’t revealed until 10 months after the Season 2 finale, and it arrived 10 months after that. Don’t worry if we don’t hear about Season 4 until mid-2027. That’s still plenty of time to film, which is necessary because wrangling Kidman, Salda\u00f1a etc… has to be a chore. These are very busy actors.<\/p>\n Lioness<\/em> won’t work without Salda\u00f1a, and Kidman seems very eager to return. Secondary stars like\u00a0Laysla De Oliveira (Cruz), James Jordan (Two Cups), LaMonica Garrett (Tucker) and Genesis Rodriguez (Josie) are pretty loyal to the show and Sheridan and aren’t big enough stars yet to drop it. So, assume they’re all in.<\/p>\n Morgan Freeman as Secretary of State Mullins and Michael Kelly as CIA Director Byron Westfield are question marks. Freeman is 89 years old, so health is always a worry. Kelly just signed on for a recurring role in Landman<\/em><\/a>, so he’s got another gig.<\/p>\n From a plot perspective it may make sense to scrap both characters. Assume four actual years pass between Season 1 (2023) and Season 4 (2027). In the fictional world, a new president could have taken office and appointed new people to those positions. I’m just saying there is a way to freshen up the White House war room within the context of the show, if Sheridan \/ Paramount want to.<\/p>\n Season 3’s ending makes Season 4’s plot obvious. This should be the Aaliyah revenge season.<\/p>\n Expect another kidnapping attempt and the Lioness team to figure out who did it. If Aaliyah is coming back, there needs to be an epic Cruz confrontation as well. It’ll make for great television, especially if Cruz’s current love interest is nearby.<\/p>\n Yep, it’s all pretty clear except for one tiny truth about Lioness<\/em>: Nothing is certain. Season 3 started out with Joe’s team abducting a Russian named Yurimov, an act that led them (and viewers) on a wild goose chase. This show pivots more than Allen Iverson, so even if Aaliyah is involved we can’t say for certain her role will be essential, or even that she’ll be the main villain.<\/p>\n Credit Forbes<\/em><\/a> and Paul Tassi for shining a light on a Lioness<\/em> spin-off theory. The scene at the cafe led to Kyle’s (Thad Lucinbill) harsh rebuke and Westfield’s promise that he’ll be the one sent to Africa to clean up that mess.<\/p>\n If there’s a character who could carry a spin-off, it’s Kyle. He’s something of a lone wolf on the show but he’s become a likable stick of dynamite. He’s also the most recognizable of the secondary cast members, having played J.T. Hellstorm in the Young and the Restless<\/em> for over two decades (nearly 1,000 episodes).<\/p>\n In theory, a spinoff is the only way the franchise could continue after Sheridan leaves Paramount. Right now, this is\u00a0only\u00a0<\/em>a theory, so we won’t put too much stock into it, but it’s worth watching for clues that something else is cooking offstage.<\/p>\n Gallery Credit: Billy Dukes<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\nLioness<\/em> Season 4 Cast Details<\/h3>\n
<\/div>Lioness<\/em> Season 4, Key Plot Points<\/h3>\n
A Lioness<\/em> Spinoff – Why It Makes Sense<\/h3>\n
Lioness Season 3 Episode 8 Pictures Reveal Tragedy + Heartbreak<\/h2>\n
Lioness Season 3 Episode 8 Pictures Reveal Tragedy + Heartbreak<\/h2>\n