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Lioness S1E2 — The Beating

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Lioness•Season 1•Episode 2

The Beating

7.6/10 · 3,562 votesJul 23, 202343 min

Ranked #6 of 8 in Season 1•−0.2 vs season avg

Joe continues her training with Cruz whose methods are questionable. Cruz starts to build a relationship with Aaliyah. Kate gets into a fight during her soccer game. Neal has to deliver difficult news to a patient.

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

A

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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Mallory Squeo

Second Second Assistant Director

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Episode Summary

"The Beating" is episode 2 of Lioness season 1. It scored 7.6/10 from 3,562 votes, ranking #6 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: E3 · Bruise Like a Fist Best of Season 1