Fans of the Yellowstone universe, buckle up — because the action-packed Special Ops: Lioness is roaring back for Season 3, and it’s set to deliver even more intensity, heart-pounding missions, and emotional showdowns than ever before. After months of speculation and silence from Paramount+, the network has officially confirmed that Lioness Season 3 is returning with 10 brand-new episodes, continuing the thrilling story that connects to Taylor Sheridan’s ever-expanding Yellowstone world.

For those who’ve followed the Lioness journey since the explosive debut, the wait has been excruciating. The series, led by Zoe Saldaña as Joe and Nicole Kidman as Kaitlyn Meade, has captivated fans with its raw look into the covert operations of the CIA’s Lioness program — a secret division that sends women undercover to infiltrate dangerous criminal and terrorist networks. And now, with the third season on the horizon, Sheridan promises higher stakes, shocking betrayals, and emotional consequences that will ripple through the lives of every character.

🐍 A New Mission Begins

Season 3 picks up right where Season 2 left off, with Joe reeling from the fallout of her last mission — one that blurred the line between duty and morality. After the harrowing betrayal that nearly cost her team their lives, Joe must face the chilling truth: the real threat might not be abroad, but within the very system she serves. Meanwhile, Kaitlyn Meade finds herself walking a tightrope of political manipulation in Washington, as new leadership within the CIA pushes for more aggressive global strategies.

But this season introduces an entirely new layer of danger. A mysterious network known only as “The Syndicate” begins targeting Lioness operatives across the globe. As their deadly influence spreads, Joe’s team must confront not just physical enemies, but the ghosts of their own pasts. Expect gritty action sequences, haunting emotional confessions, and the kind of moral dilemmas that have made Lioness one of Sheridan’s most talked-about creations.

💥 The Cast Returns Stronger Than Ever

Zoe Saldaña returns in top form as Joe, the unbreakable yet deeply scarred field operative who continues to wrestle with her personal demons. Nicole Kidman once again brings power and poise as Kaitlyn Meade — the political force behind the Lioness Program — whose icy exterior hides a growing crisis of conscience.

Joining them is Laysla De Oliveira as Cruz, who, after surviving the traumatic events of Season 2, must decide whether she can continue living as an operative or finally reclaim her identity. Rumors suggest a few Yellowstone-universe cameos may be in store — a hint Sheridan himself teased in a recent interview, fueling speculation that Lioness could soon cross paths with the 1883 or 1923 timelines.

🔥 Episode Schedule Breakdown

Paramount+ has officially revealed the full release schedule for Lioness Season 3 — a gift for fans eager to plan their weekly dose of adrenaline. The series will follow a weekly drop model, meaning one episode will premiere every Sunday night, keeping fans hooked from start to finish.

Here’s the full lineup:

• Episode 1: “Reckoning” – Premieres January 12, 2025

• Episode 2: “The Fire Within” – January 19, 2025

• Episode 3: “Collateral Damage” – January 26, 2025

• Episode 4: “The Ghost Protocol” – February 2, 2025

• Episode 5: “Silent Betrayal” – February 9, 2025

• Episode 6: “The Syndicate” – February 16, 2025

• Episode 7: “Burning Truth” – February 23, 2025

• Episode 8: “Undercover Lies” – March 2, 2025

• Episode 9: “Broken Command” – March 9, 2025

• Episode 10 (Finale): “Lioness Rising” – March 16, 2025

⚔️ Expect Explosive Twists and Emotional Depth

Taylor Sheridan has built his reputation on blending rugged realism with powerful emotion, and Lioness Season 3 looks to be no exception. Early teasers hint at shocking deaths, high-level conspiracies, and moral lines that even Joe may not be willing to cross. The trailer — packed with explosions, tense standoffs, and teary confrontations — promises a season that will leave fans both shaken and begging for more.

Insiders also reveal that this season may further explore the toll that undercover work takes on the personal lives of operatives. Joe’s family storyline, one of the most emotional aspects of the series, returns with new complications as her daughter begins questioning her mother’s secretive career. Meanwhile, Cruz faces an agonizing decision when her loyalties are tested between love and duty.

💣 A Bold Future for the Yellowstone Universe

With Lioness Season 3, Taylor Sheridan continues to expand the Yellowstone universe beyond the ranch and into the geopolitical arena. As fans eagerly await the final chapters of Yellowstone itself, Lioness serves as a thrilling companion piece — showing that the Sheridan world is about more than cowboys and cattle. It’s about power, loyalty, and survival, no matter the battlefield.

So, mark your calendars, Sheridan fans — the lions are ready to roar again. Ten new episodes, one explosive season, and endless twists that will keep viewers on the edge of their seats.

Because in Lioness, the war isn’t just fought overseas.
It’s fought in the shadows, within the heart — and it’s far from over.