Lioness Sacrificial Soldiers (Season 1, Episode 1)
TV-MA
TV Episode | 42 min | Action, Drama, Thriller

Lioness

Sacrificial Soldiers (Season 1, Episode 1)

TV-MA

TV Episode | 42 min | Action, Drama, Thriller

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 a new recruit.

Showrunner

Taylor Sheridan

Director

John Hillcoat

Writer

Taylor Sheridan (created by) (written by)

Composer

Andrew Lockington

Cinematographer

Paul Cameron

Editors

Chad Galster | Conor O'Neill

Casting Director

John Papsidera

Production Designer

Charisse Cardenas

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Edit Released

Updated Jul 23, 2023

Release date

Jul 23, 2023 (United States)

Awards

Series awards

5 wins & 9 nominations

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Cast	+ Add Cast
38 cast members

Name	Known for
Zoe Saldana Joe (as Zoe Saldaña) Joe (as Zoe Saldaña) See fewer	Avatar (2009)
Laysla De Oliveira Cruz Manuelos Cruz Manuelos See fewer	Lioness (2023)
Dave Annable Neal Neal See fewer	Yellowstone (2018)
Jill Wagner Bobby Bobby See fewer	Splinter (I) (2008)
LaMonica Garrett Tucker Tucker See fewer	1883 (2021)
James Jordan Two Cups Two Cups See fewer	Lioness (2023)
Austin Hébert Randy Randy See fewer	Jack Reacher: Never Go Back (2016)
Jonah Wharton Tex Tex See fewer	The Requiem Boogie (2024)
Stephanie Nur Aaliyah Aaliyah See fewer	Lioness (2023)
Hannah Love Lanier Kate Kate See fewer	Road House (2024)
Nicole Kidman Kaitlyn Meade Kaitlyn Meade See fewer	Moulin Rouge! (2001)
Michael Kelly Byron Westfield Byron Westfield See fewer	Chronicle (2012)
Celestina Harris Charlie Charlie See fewer	Lioness (2023)
Graham Shiels Drill Sergeant Drill Sergeant See fewer	Truth Be Told (2019)
Ariella Ezekiel Isabel Isabel See fewer	Lioness (2023)
Ethan Jones Romero Edgar Edgar See fewer	Nyad (2023)
Stevie Ray Dallimore Colonel Dirves Colonel Dirves See fewer	Need for Speed (2014)
Daniel Abeles Captain Hansmuth Captain Hansmuth See fewer	Outer Range (2022)
Ramon Nuñez Cherub's Boyfriend Cherub's Boyfriend See fewer	First Reformed (2017)
Mikaela Nina Secada Cherub (as Mikaela Secada) Cherub (as Mikaela Secada) See fewer	Lioness (2023)
Pascal Arquimedes Punk Punk See fewer	Lioness (2023)
Anthony Ruiz Manager of Tast E Burger Manager of Tast E Burger See fewer	The Changeling (2023)
Martin Fisher Recruiting Marine Recruiting Marine See fewer	A Complete Unknown (2024)
Gabe Bowling Police Officer Police Officer See fewer	FBI (2018)
Aaron Matthews Sergeant Hastings Sergeant Hastings See fewer	Logan (2017)
Colt Bauder Guard Guard See fewer	Lioness (2023)
Travis Roberts Driver Driver See fewer	Lioness (2023)
Deirdre Campbell Battered Woman / Jogger / Nightclub Patron (uncredited) Battered Woman / Jogger / Nightclub Patron (uncredited) See fewer	Untitled Kathryn Bigelow White House thriller (2025)
David Neil Cohen Homeless Man (uncredited) Homeless Man (uncredited) See fewer	Copycat Killers (2016)
Scottie DiGiacomo Patient (uncredited) Patient (uncredited) See fewer	WeCrashed (2022)
Joseph Giambrone Homeless Man (uncredited) Homeless Man (uncredited) See fewer	The Last Thing He Wanted (2020)
Jeff Lukeski Sgt. Mosier (uncredited) Sgt. Mosier (uncredited) See fewer	Legends of Burkittsville: 3 Days Before Heather Left (2021)
Sharondra Mealey Marine Recruiter (uncredited) Marine Recruiter (uncredited) See fewer	Deadly Obsession (2024)
Anita Moore Police Officer (uncredited) Police Officer (uncredited) See fewer	Wonder Woman 1984 (2020)
Zoryah Nomak Pit Soldier (uncredited) Pit Soldier (uncredited) See fewer	Safewords (2023)
Scott Swope SWAT (uncredited) SWAT (uncredited) See fewer	Wonder Woman 1984 (2020)
Scot Teller Neighbor (uncredited) Neighbor (uncredited) See fewer	Creed II (2018)
Dan Verkman Hamburger Joint Patron (uncredited) Hamburger Joint Patron (uncredited) See fewer	Leaf Me Alone (2021)