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Lioness S1E3 — Bruise Like a Fist

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Lioness•Season 1•Episode 3

Bruise Like a Fist

7.6/10 · 3,214 votesJul 30, 202343 min

Ranked #7 of 8 in Season 1•−0.2 vs season avg

Cruz is invited to spend the weekend with Aaliyah and her inner-circle. Joe keeps Kaitlyn informed of Cruz's progress. Kyle comes to Joe desperate for help with an asset.

Directed byAnthony Byrne

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Season 1 Episodes8

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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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Anthony Byrne

Director

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Ishai Setton

Editor

E

Eric Koretz

Director of Photography

J

John Coniglio

Editor

Michael Friedman

Michael Friedman

Second Unit Director

A

Alison C. Rosa

Co-Producer

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Alison C. Rosa

Unit Production Manager

Jeff Dashnaw

Jeff Dashnaw

Second Unit Director

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Mallory Squeo

Second Second Assistant Director

C

Cheeba White

Second Unit First Assistant Director

G

George Billinger III

Other

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Evan Heiss

Assistant Editor

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Episode Summary

"Bruise Like a Fist" is episode 3 of Lioness season 1. It scored 7.6/10 from 3,214 votes, ranking #7 of 8 episodes this season (season average 7.8). Directed by Anthony Byrne, it aired on July 30, 2023.

Next: E4 · The Choice of Failure Best of Season 1