Lioness fans have been asking two questions about Season 3: how many episodes are there, and will there be a Season 4. The answers are finally settling into place.
The third season of the Paramount+ thriller has eight episodes. The finale drops Sunday, September 20 at 3:01 a.m. ET. And the cast is doing everything they can to convince everyone the show is coming back.
Episode Count
Lioness Season 3 is a tight eight-episode run. The latest episode, titled “Kiss the Girls,” arrived as Episode 7, leaving one episode still to come.
If you have been watching weekly, the season has been moving along at a steady clip. Decider has been covering each episode with Johnny Loftus’ recaps and Karen Kemmerle’s interviews with actors. Those pieces have kept viewers up to speed on the plot twists and character developments as they unfolded.
For those who prefer to binge, the full season is available now on Paramount+. The platform offers two subscription tiers, Essential and Premium, and both plans include access to the show. The ad-supported Essential plan costs $8.99 per month, while the ad-free Premium plan runs $13.99 per month and includes Showtime titles.
Finale Timing
Sunday, September 20 at 3:01 a.m. ET is the moment of truth. That is when the Season 3 finale premieres on Paramount+, and it will likely confirm whether the show has a future beyond this run.
The premiere date gives fans a fixed point to watch the finale. After that, the question of Season 4 will have a clearer answer.
The Case for Season 4
There is no official renewal for Season 4 of Lioness. But the evidence pointing that way is mounting. The strongest signal came from writer Michael Idov, who posted on Instagram a few weeks ago that he and his wife have joined the series as writers and supervising producers.
Actor Jill Wagner has also been pushing the Season 4 narrative forward. During an interview with ScreenRant, she made a bold promise to viewers.
“We’re going to get a Season 4,” Wagner said. “When people see what Taylor Sheridan wrote for the finale, we are getting a Season 4, or I will pay you $100.”
Watching the Show
Lioness streams exclusively on Paramount+. The service offers two subscription plans, and both are available for new subscribers. The Essential plan is the cheaper option at $8.99 per month, but it comes with ads. The Premium plan costs $13.99 per month, removes ads, and adds Showtime titles.
Right now, you can start with a seven-day free trial on the Premium plan. That is the simplest way to test the service without committing. After the trial, the monthly cost takes effect.
There are also multi-streamer deals worth considering. You can add Paramount+ to your Prime Video or Hulu account for an additional $13.99 per month. Both streamers offer free trials, so you can try the combination before locking in.
Amazon offers both plans directly: Paramount+ Essential costs $8.99 per month with no free trial, while Premium costs $13.99 per month with a seven-day free trial. YouTube also carries Paramount+, with a discounted rate of $10.99 per month for the first three months, plus a free trial.
What Comes Next
The Season 3 finale will answer some questions and almost certainly raise others. The show’s creators have been vocal about their desire to continue the story, and the cast’s public statements suggest they expect the season to end with a clear path forward.
Whether that translates into a formal renewal is another matter. The creative team’s enthusiasm is a strong signal, and the source says all signs point to yes.
For now, the countdown to September 20 is the only certainty. The finale will drop, and the audience will see what Taylor Sheridan has planned for the ending. After that, the question of Season 4 will have a clearer answer.
The promise to pay $100 stands as a small bet on the show’s future. Whether it holds up depends on how the finale lands with viewers. Either way, the wait is nearly over.
Key Facts Box
– Season 3 episodes: 8 total
– Finale premiere: Sunday, September 20 at 3:01 a.m. ET on Paramount+
– Subscription plans:
– Essential: $8.99 per month (ad-supported)
– Premium: $13.99 per month (ad-free, includes Showtime)
– Free trial: Seven days on Premium plan
– Multi-streamer deals: Hulu and Prime Video at $13.99 per month each
– YouTube rate: $10.99 per month for the first three months
– Renewal status: No official announcement; all signs point to yes
The countdown to the finale begins now. Lioness Season 3 ends on September 20, and the question of Season 4 will follow shortly after.
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