‘Lioness’ Season 3: When to Watch the Finale on Paramount Plus

Lioness is one of the many Taylor Sheridan series on Paramount Plus. But this isn’t another Yellowstone spinoff to add to the pile. The action-packed counterterrorism-themed drama is described by the streamer as an “intense, female-led espionage thriller” and features Oscar winners Zoe Saldaña and Nicole Kidman, who star in and executive-produce it.

Season 3 continues to follow Joe McNamara (Saldaña) as she works with Lioness, the CIA’s undercover program, which serves as “the tip of the spear in the agency’s war on terror.” The series goes global, with supervisors Kaitlyn Meade (Kidman) and Byron Westfield (Michael Kelly) still guiding her missions from the Situation Room in DC.

The problem is that the war she’s fighting has now followed her home.

Joining Saldaña, Kidman and Kelly in Lioness are Oscar-winner Morgan Freeman, Laysla De Oliveira, Dave Annable, Jill Wagner, LaMonica Garrett, James Jordan, Genesis Rodriguez, Austin Hébert, Jonah Wharton, Thad Luckinbill, Hannah Love Lanier and Ian Bohen. 

Read on for more info about season 3 of Lioness and how a virtual private network can enhance your viewing experience.

How to watch Lioness Season 3

Paramount Plus is the only way to watch Lioness. In the US, the season finale episode, titled The Unraveling, will drop on Sunday, Sept. 20, on the streamer.

Here’s the complete episode release schedule for Lioness season 3:

Episode 1: The Spider and the Fly – Sunday, Aug. 2
Episode 2: No Sorrow Like the Survivor – Sunday, Aug. 9
Episode 3: The Bear Is Infected – Sunday, Aug. 16
Episode 4: Murder Hornets – Sunday, Aug. 23
Episode 5: The Idiot Army – Sunday, Aug. 30
Episode 6: Sugar Land – Sunday, Sept. 6
Episode 7: Kiss the Girls – Sunday, Sept. 13
Episode 8: The Unraveling – Sunday, Sept. 20

If you want to watch Lioness, you will need a subscription to Paramount Plus. There are two tiers to choose from: Paramount Plus Essential, which includes ads and costs $9 per month, and Paramount Plus Premium, which is mostly ad-free, includes Showtime and costs $14 per month.

How to watch Lioness Season 3 with a VPN

If you’re traveling abroad and want to keep up with your favorite shows while away from home, a VPN can help enhance your privacy and security when streaming. It encrypts your traffic and prevents your internet service provider from throttling your speeds. A VPN can also be helpful when connecting to public Wi-Fi networks while traveling, adding an extra layer of protection for your devices and logins.

VPNs are legal in many countries, including the US and Canada, and can be used for legitimate purposes, such as improving online privacy and security. However, some streaming services may have policies restricting VPN usage to access region-specific content. If you’re considering a VPN for streaming, check the platform’s terms of service to ensure compliance.

If you choose to use a VPN, follow the provider’s installation instructions, ensuring you’re connected securely and in compliance with applicable laws and service agreements. Some streaming platforms may block access when a VPN is detected, so verifying if your streaming subscription allows VPN usage is crucial.