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Defiance

Defiance
★ 6.8/10•2013•43m•TV-14•Drama•Sci-Fi & Fantasy
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New Earth. New rules.

In the near future, planet Earth is permanently altered following the sudden—and tumultuous—arrival of seven unique alien races. In the boom-town of Defiance, the newly-formed civilization of humans and aliens must learn to co-exist peacefully.

StatusCanceled
Runtime43m
LanguageEN
First Air DateApr 15, 2013

Episodes

Episode 1 - PilotE186m

Pilot

Nolan and Irisa arrive in Defiance, where the town is soon divided over the death of Luke McCawley. But a bigger threat forces everyone together: An attack by the Volge.

Apr 15, 2013

Episode 2 - Down in the Ground Where the Dead Men GoE243m

Down in the Ground Where the Dead Men Go

Rafe & Nolan search underground St. Louis while looking for an escaped convict. Meanwhile, a violent Castithan tradition causes clashes amongst the residents of Defiance.

Apr 22, 2013

Episode 3 - The Devil in the DarkE343m

The Devil in the Dark

While investigating vicious Hellbug attacks, Nolan & Irisa realize they are tied to Irathient spirit raiders that have come into town. Meanwhile, Irisa starts experiencing strange visions.

Apr 29, 2013

Episode 4 - A Well Respected ManE443m

A Well Respected Man

Kenya is kidnapped. Rafe learns that Luke was involved in some mysterious goings-on at the mines and orders Quentin to get to the bottom of it.

May 6, 2013

Episode 5 - The Serpent's EggE543m

The Serpent's Egg

Amanda and Nolan take a transport across the badlands to transport a prisoner and join forces with a band of outlaws. A visitor to Defiance must make Irisa confront her traumatic past.

May 13, 2013

Episode 6 - Brothers in ArmsE643m

Brothers in Arms

An old war buddy catches up with Nolan at the same time a Castithan criminal with a history of violence enters the picture.

May 20, 2013

Episode 7 - Goodbye Blue SkyE743m

Goodbye Blue Sky

Interesting relationships develop when the residents of Defiance are forced to stay indoors as a threatening Razor Rain storm approaches. Meanwhile, visions lead Irisa to the Spirit Riders and Sukar, who has fallen under the influence of a strange and mysterious force.

Jun 3, 2013

Episode 8 - I Just Wasn't Made for These TimesE843m

I Just Wasn't Made for These Times

Following the big storm, Nolan and Tommy find an American astronaut who has been in an induced sleep for the past several decades.

Jun 10, 2013

Episode 9 - If I Ever Leave This World AliveE943m

If I Ever Leave This World Alive

A deadly plague threatens the town; racial tensions rise when the Irathients, who are immune to the virus, are quarantined.

Jun 17, 2013

Episode 10 - The Bride Wore BlackE1043m

The Bride Wore Black

The town of Defiance is shocked when the remains of a leading businessman who went missing almost six years ago, are discovered hidden in the walls of the NeedWant.

Jun 24, 2013

Episode 11 - Past Is PrologueE1143m

Past Is Prologue

Amanda’s mayoral campaign is threatened when Nolan is involved in an accident on the eve of the election, prompting the town to question Amanda’s decision to appoint him as Lawkeeper.

Jul 1, 2013

Episode 12 - Everything Is BrokenE1243m

Everything Is Broken

The citizens of Defiance prepare to cast their votes for mayor; Nolan’s past violently rears its head; Irisa must decide whether or not to embrace her destiny.

Jul 8, 2013

Actors

Grant Bowler

Grant Bowler

Joshua Nolan

Julie Benz

Julie Benz

Amanda Rosewater

Stephanie Leonidas

Stephanie Leonidas

Irisa

Tony Curran

Tony Curran

Datak Tarr

Jaime Murray

Jaime Murray

Stahma Tarr

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