The ending of ‘Lioness’ season three explained: who was behind Joe’s kidnapping?

The Lioness season three finale brought back a character from the past to answer the season’s biggest mystery. Created by Taylor Sheridan, the spy thriller series follows senior CIA officer Joe McNamara who enlists female operatives, known as Lionesses, to go undercover in the war on terror. READ MORE: ‘Nine Perfect Strangers’ review: Nicole Kidman’s wellness retreat fails to soothe the soul A synopsis for the third season reads: “Joe walks the line between duty and home as unseen forces circle her world. Guided by Kaitlyn and Westfield, Joe confronts enemies operating in the shadows, leaving her to reckon with a war that now reaches into every part of her life.” Zoe Saldaña and Nicole Kidman lead the show’s cast, alongside Morgan Freeman, Michael Kelly, Laysla De Oliveira, Dave Annable, Jill Wagner, LaMonica Garrett, James Jordan and Genesis Rodriguez. All eight episodes of Lioness season three are available on Paramount+. Who planned Joe’s kidnapping in Lioness season 3? Zoe Saldaña and Nicole Kidman in ‘Lioness’ season three. CREDIT: Paramount In the closing scene of the finale, we discover Aaliyah Amrohi (Stephanie Nur) is the one who ordered Joe’s (Zoe Saldaña) kidnapping. If ...