Lioness Season 1 • TV Show
seasons Season 1 
Season 2
Seasons of Lioness
Lioness currently has 2 seasons and 20 episodes. The series is currently marked as "Ended". The most recently aired episode came out in 2023.
Lioness Season 2 • TV Show
release-radar
Are there new episodes of Lioness coming?
Lioness is marked as an ended series, with its final episode airing on March 30, 2023. At this time there are no new seasons or episodes announced, so the release radar for this show is effectively closed unless a revival or spin-off is announced. When the next release does arrive, it is expected to carry the same content rating of 16 (ZA), which can influence when it airs on different providers and platforms.
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overview
What is Lioness about?
Backing down is not in her nature. A woman is wrongly convicted of fraud and in the process losses her children. She emerges from prison eight years later intending to reunite with her children and clear her name. It blends crime and drama elements. The series reflects a distinct South Africa style and perspective. The story is shaped by its creator, Ilse van Hemert.
release-timeline
Release pattern and schedule for Lioness
Lioness has been releasing episodes between January 2021 and March 2023 across 2 seasons. So far there are 20 released episodes, giving you plenty of story to catch up on before the next drop. Historically there have been longer waits of around 26 months between seasons, which can explain why some fans search early for hints about the next release.
cast
Cast and creators of Lioness
The main cast includes Shannon Esra, Natasha Sutherland and Gerald Steyn. Behind the scenes, it is created by Ilse van Hemert.
Shannon Esra
as Samantha Hugo
Natasha Sutherland
as Megan Hugo
Gerald Steyn
as Anton Marais
Nokuthula Ledwaba
as Amo Twala
Frank Rautenbach
as Jason Hugo
Jazzara Jaslyn
as Miranda Hugo
Terrence Ngwila
as Sifiso Twala
Avianah Abrahams
as Caitlyn Hugo
Fiona Ramsay
as Charlotte Lawson
Joshua Daniel Eady
as Liam Hugo
Ilana Cilliers
as Yvette Smith
Evan Hengst
as Brian Sutton
Pulane Rampoana
as Bonolo Mahlaba
Ditebogo Ledwaba
as Lesedi Twala
Carla Classen
as Bianca Curtis
Vinette Ebrahim
as Vera
Carl Beukes
as Max
Ayden Croy
as Kevin
Theo Landey
as Thomas Fletcher