How you can watch ‘Lioness’ season 3, episode 4 for free on Paramount+

If you purchase a product through a link on our site, we may receive compensation.Taylor Sheridan’s espionage thriller “Lioness” continued its high-stakes third season with episode 4, “Murder Hornets,” today (Sunday, Aug. 23) on Paramount+. The latest chapter raises the tension even further as Joe McNamara’s disappearance pushes the CIA task force into an increasingly desperate race against time. If you’re hoping for a free or lower-cost option for watching the newest installment, the easiest way is through a streaming service that includes Paramount+ access through a free promotional trial.Watch ‘Lioness’ on DIRECTV for freeDIRECTV is one of the most convenient options for cord-cutters who want access to Paramount-owned content without paying upfront. You can sign up for a 5-day free trial, then add Paramount+ to watch episodes on demand, or live as they air.DIRECTV’s streaming packages currently include:Entertainment: $59.99/month, then 89.99/monthChoice: $64.99/month, then 94.99/monthUltimate: $94.99/month, then 124.99/monthPremier: $$129.99/month, then 169.99/monthDIRECTV is currently promoting a premium-channel offer that includes three months of free Paramount+ with SHOWTIME for new customers.What happened in episode 3? (Spoiler-heavy)Last week’s episode, “The Bear Is Infected,” focused heavily on the interrogation of Ukrainian operative Oleksandra Balakin as Joe and her team searched for answers about who exposed her identity. Oleksandra denied betraying Joe and instead warned that Russia and its allies were working to weaken America from within through an extensive intelligence network.Joe eventually devised a risky strategy to lure Russian operatives into revealing themselves. By publicly announcing the capture of a key Russian asset, she hoped to force the hostile intelligence networks into making mistakes. The episode concluded with flash-forward scenes showing Joe still being held captive by Russian operatives, leaving us with one of the season’s biggest cliffhangers.What is ‘Lioness’ season 3, episode 4 about?Episode 4, “Murder Hornets,” follows the team launching a frantic hunt for Joe as the clock continues to tick. Expect tonight’s episode to serve as a pivotal turning point in the season-long storyline involving the CIA’s efforts to expose the Russian intelligence operatives.Watch ‘Lioness’ on Walmart+ for $1Walmart+ is currently running a 30 days for $1 trial period for new members. Once you sign up, you can choose Paramount+ Essential as your included streaming benefit at no additional cost.Walmart+ then costs $12.95 per month or $98 per year. The membership includes shopping perks as well as access to either Paramount+ Essential or Peacock Premium with ads. Watch ‘Lioness’ on Paramount+Paramount+ is the series’ primary streaming home, and it offers two subscription tiers:Paramount+ Essential: $8.99/month or $89.99/yearParamount+ Premium: $13.99/month or $139.99/yearBoth plans include access to “Lioness,” while Premium adds the full Showtime library, local CBS access where available, downloads and fewer ads during on-demand viewing.Olivia Rodrigo Ticketmaster tickets: How to request recovered passes Missed Jonas Brothers ticket presale? How to get into ‘The Burning Up Tour All Over Again’ nowBruno Mars MetLife Stadium tickets: Last-minute deals for Aug. 21, 22, 25, 26Jonas Brothers MSG tickets: Last-minute deals for sold-out Aug. 20, 21, 22 showsBad Bunny Puerto Rico tickets: Best options for sold out Aug. 22-23 final showsAbby L’Bert (she/her) is an entertainment commerce writer for cleveland.com. She graduated from The University of Akron and was raised in Northeast Ohio. Abby has extensive commerce writing experience from her...This article was produced with assistance from AI tools and reviewed by Cleveland.com staff.