Lioness 2021
“Backing down is not in her nature.”
What is Lioness?
Lioness is a 2021 television series classified in the crime and drama genres. The narrative follows a woman who is wrongly convicted of fraud, an event that results in the loss of custody of her children.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2021
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 20
- First aired
- Jan 28, 2021
- Last aired
- Mar 30, 2023
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- ZA
- Networks
- M-Net
- Genres
- Crime, Drama
- Updated
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Lioness is a 2021 television series classified in the crime and drama genres. The narrative follows a woman who is wrongly convicted of fraud, an event that results in the loss of custody of her children. After serving an eight‑year prison term, she is released and resolves to rebuild her life by reuniting with her children and proving her innocence. The series emphasizes the protagonist’s determination, underscored by a thematic suggestion that “backing down is not in her nature.” The premise positions the story within a framework of legal injustice and personal redemption, exploring the challenges of re‑entering society after a wrongful conviction. By focusing on the protagonist’s quest to clear her name while navigating the emotional complexities of family separation, Lioness presents a character‑driven drama that blends elements of suspense with an examination of the impact of the criminal justice system on individual lives. The series is listed on The Movie Database under the title Lioness (2021) and is described as a crime‑drama production.
Should you watch it?
“A wrongfully convicted mother fights to reunite with her children and clear her name.”
- Powerful redemption narrative
- Deep emotional stakes
- Focus on injustice and family
- The series contains heavy emotional material
Watch it if you appreciate gritty dramas about wrongful conviction and a mother's determination.
The series contains intense emotional scenes about loss and injustice, best suited for mature audiences.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 10 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 Spy Jan 28, 2021
- E2 Betrayal Feb 4, 2021
- E3 Liam Feb 11, 2021
- E4 Olive Branch Feb 18, 2021
- E5 The Wedding Feb 25, 2021
- E6 Lost and Found Mar 4, 2021
- E7 Witnessess Mar 11, 2021
- E8 Crossing Lines Mar 18, 2021
- E9 Left Field Attack Mar 25, 2021
- E10 Funeral at Dawn Apr 1, 2021
Frequently asked questions
What is the central storyline of Lioness?
It follows a woman who, after being wrongly convicted of fraud and losing her children, is released from prison and seeks to reunite with her family and prove her innocence.
How long does the protagonist spend in prison?
She serves eight years before being released.
What crime was she accused of?
She was wrongly convicted of fraud.
Does the series focus on family reunification?
Yes, her primary goal after release is to reunite with her children.
What genre does Lioness belong to?
It is categorized as a crime and drama series.