Lioness The Beating (Season 1, Episode 2)
TV-MA
TV Episode | 43 min | Action, Drama, Thriller

Lioness

The Beating (Season 1, Episode 2)

TV-MA

TV Episode | 43 min | Action, Drama, Thriller

Joe continues her training with Cruz; her 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.

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 22, 2023

Release date

Jul 23, 2023 (United States)

Awards

Series awards

5 wins & 10 nominations

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Cast	+ Add Cast
33 cast members

Name	Known for
Zoe Saldaña Joe Joe 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 Amrohi (voice) Aaliyah Amrohi (voice) 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)
Matt Gerald Cody Cody See fewer	Daredevil (2015)
America Olivo Dr. Elsa Ramirez Dr. Elsa Ramirez See fewer	Friday the 13th (2009)
Michael Park Dr. Gary Brown Dr. Gary Brown See fewer	As the World Turns (1956)
Josh Crotty Delta Captain Delta Captain See fewer	Point Defiance (2018)
Gigi Grace Soccer Girl Soccer Girl See fewer	The Better Sister
Nora Winer Maddie Rawlins Maddie Rawlins See fewer	Waitress: The Musical (2023)
Alex Podulke Mike Rawlins Mike Rawlins See fewer	Lioness (2023)
Marguerite Stimpson Vickie Rawlins Vickie Rawlins See fewer	FBI: International (2021)
Imani Love Nurse Jenny Nurse Jenny See fewer	Jackpot! (2024)
Jared Shaw Delta Cruz Interrogator Delta Cruz Interrogator See fewer	The Terminal List (2022)
Joshua Graverholt Ranger QRT Residence Ranger QRT Residence See fewer	Lioness (2023)
Michael Jibrin Delta Operator Delta Operator See fewer	Don't Look Up (2021)
Sean Avery SF Operator SF Operator See fewer	Tenet (2020)
Rain Ali'i'Kai Marine Recruiter (uncredited) Marine Recruiter (uncredited) See fewer	Yellowstone (2018)
Ericka Boston Parent (uncredited) Parent (uncredited) See fewer	The Trying Times
Richard Ricky D Evans Secret Service (uncredited) Secret Service (uncredited) See fewer	Charm City Kings (2020)
Jobie James Police Officer (uncredited) Police Officer (uncredited) See fewer	In the Cards (2025)
Nicholas Josey Bartender (uncredited) Bartender (uncredited) See fewer	Mayor of Kingstown (2021)
Kristi Kelly Politician (uncredited) Politician (uncredited) See fewer	Evil Twins (2012)
Jeff Lukeski Sgt. Mosier (uncredited) Sgt. Mosier (uncredited) See fewer	Legends of Burkittsville: 3 Days Before Heather Left (2021)
Scott Swope Bouncer (uncredited) Bouncer (uncredited) See fewer	Wonder Woman 1984 (2020)
Emmanuel Taye Restaurant Patron (uncredited) Restaurant Patron (uncredited) See fewer	Tena