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Lioness

  • TV Series
  • 2021–
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7.6/10
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Shannon Esra in Lioness (2021)
A woman loses her children, her lover and her freedom when she is framed for fraud committed by her husband before his death.
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A woman loses her children, her lover and her freedom when she is framed for fraud committed by her husband before his death.A woman loses her children, her lover and her freedom when she is framed for fraud committed by her husband before his death.A woman loses her children, her lover and her freedom when she is framed for fraud committed by her husband before his death.

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    • Shannon Esra
    • Evan Hengst
    • Carla Classen
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.6/10
    617
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    • Stars
      • Shannon Esra
      • Evan Hengst
      • Carla Classen
    • 12User reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 8 nominations total

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    Shannon Esra
    Shannon Esra
    • Sam
    • 2021–2023
    Evan Hengst
    Evan Hengst
    • Brian Sutton
    • 2021–2023
    Carla Classen
    Carla Classen
    • Bianca Curtis
    • 2021–2023
    Jazzara Jaslyn
    Jazzara Jaslyn
    • Miranda Hugo…
    • 2021–2023
    Joshua Daniel Eady
    • Liam
    • 2021
    Terrence Ngwila
    • Sifiso
    • 2021
    Ilana Cilliers
    Ilana Cilliers
    • Yvette Rudolph
    • 2021
    Carl Beukes
    Carl Beukes
    • Max
    • 2023
    Ayden Croy
    • Kevin Lucas
    • 2023
    Craig Hosking
    Craig Hosking
    • Pilot
    • 2021
    Jacques Bessenger
    Jacques Bessenger
    • Adrian
    • 2021
    Natasha Sutherland
    Natasha Sutherland
    • Megan
    • 2021
    Gerald Steyn
    • Anton
    • 2021
    Tongai Sammy T. Mundawarara
    • Abe
    • 2021
    Clayton Boyd
    Clayton Boyd
    • Priest
    • 2021
    Shanna Bess
    Shanna Bess
    • Trauma Nurse
    • 2021
    Melissa Chick
    Melissa Chick
    • CIA Aide
    • 2023
    Aidan-Jon Cullinan
    • Jeremy
    • 2023
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    10cremer-933-41909

    Suspense!

    The writing is great and performances are amazing - especially Shannon Esra and Natasha Sutherland. The series is a time-hopping whodunnit set in contemporary South Africa. Really proud of this one.
    kristyfivaz

    And that's why she is the LIONESS

    She took the title of the series to a whole real level.. so proud to know and have a South African actor Casted to show her pure talent in this cut throat industry... I would like to also thank the directors and team for choosing the PERFECT LIONESS.
    7aghouse-69038

    Interesting but

    I admit to getting hooked on the show, however, if anybody is looking for someone to write characters who have personality disorders, look up the writer for this series. Seriously, I found it difficult to find anyone in the cast of characters to feel sympathy for or to relate to. Later, in the first season, the eldest daughter Was one who -upon hearing more of her backstory- I did feel empathy... And sympathy towards. Also Liam.

    The effects of the trauma upon the children, especially was exceptionally captured. Mom, while I felt and suspected all along her to have really been framed, was so obnoxious, selfish, and self-destructive I found myself almost hoping things would not go her way.

    I have yet to finish the series - very close - hoping something will change that may alter my no doubt harsh sounding thoughts about the characteristics of most of the characters.
    10Frerejac

    Wow

    Absolutely loving this. Hooked from episode 1. Great plot, great acting, great directing. I will recommend this to everyone!!!
    9joggieenmela

    Lioness

    Lovely show. Cant wait for the last 3 episodes. And I love it that the actors are not chosen for their looks but for their talent

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      • January 28, 2021 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • South Africa
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    • Language
      • English
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      • Ochre Moving Pictures
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