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Lioness S1E1 — Sacrificial Soldiers

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Lioness•Season 1•Episode 1

Sacrificial Soldiers

7.7/10 · 4,335 votesJul 23, 202342 min

Ranked #4 of 8 in Season 1•−0.1 vs season avg

Things go awry for Joe and her team during a mission out in the field. Joe is left devastated. Upon her return home, Joe's family life presents it's own challenges. Cruz tries to escape a dangerous situation. Joe must choose an agent.

Directed byJohn Hillcoat

Written byTaylor Sheridan

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Cast11

Zoe Saldaña

Zoe Saldaña

Joe McNamara

Laysla De Oliveira

Laysla De Oliveira

Cruz Manuelos

Dave Annable

Dave Annable

Neal McNamara

Jill Wagner

Jill Wagner

Bobby

LaMonica Garrett

LaMonica Garrett

Tucker

James Jordan

James Jordan

Two Cups

Austin Hébert

Austin Hébert

Randy

Stephanie Nur

Stephanie Nur

Aaliyah Amrohi

Jonah Wharton

Jonah Wharton

Tex

Hannah Love Lanier

Hannah Love Lanier

Kate McNamara

Nicole Kidman

Nicole Kidman

Kaitlyn Meade

Crew12

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Chad Galster

Editor

Paul Cameron

Paul Cameron

Director of Photography

John Hillcoat

John Hillcoat

Director

Taylor Sheridan

Taylor Sheridan

Writer

C

Conor O'Neill

Editor

Michael Friedman

Michael Friedman

Second Unit Director

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Alison C. Rosa

Co-Producer

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Alison C. Rosa

Unit Production Manager

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Edward Brett

First Assistant Director

K

Kaylee Johnson

Second Assistant Director

J

Jeff Taylor

Second Assistant Director

Jeff Dashnaw

Jeff Dashnaw

Second Unit Director

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Episode Summary

"Sacrificial Soldiers" is episode 1 of Lioness season 1. It scored 7.7/10 from 4,335 votes, ranking #4 of 8 episodes this season (season average 7.8). Directed by John Hillcoat and written by Taylor Sheridan, it aired on July 23, 2023.

Next: E2 · The Beating Best of Season 1