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Defiance
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.
- Created by:
- Rockne S. O'Bannon, Michael Taylor, Kevin Murphy
- Cast:
- Grant Bowler, Julie Benz, Stephanie Leonidas, Tony Curran
- Language:
- English
- Country:
- United States of America
- Network:
- Syfy
Episode guide
Seasons
Season 1
Episodes
E01
Episode 1
★ 6.8Pilot
2013-04-15 · 86mNolan 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.
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E02
Episode 2
★ 6.7Down in the Ground Where the Dead Men Go
2013-04-22 · 43mRafe & Nolan search underground St. Louis while looking for an escaped convict. Meanwhile, a violent Castithan tradition causes clashes amongst the residents of Defiance.
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E03
Episode 3
★ 6.8The Devil in the Dark
2013-04-29 · 43mWhile 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.
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E04
Episode 4
★ 7.3A Well Respected Man
2013-05-06 · 43mKenya 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.
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E05
Episode 5
★ 7.3The Serpent's Egg
2013-05-13 · 43mAmanda 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.
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E06
Episode 6
★ 6.6Brothers in Arms
2013-05-20 · 43mAn old war buddy catches up with Nolan at the same time a Castithan criminal with a history of violence enters the picture.
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E07
Episode 7
★ 6.4Goodbye Blue Sky
2013-06-03 · 43mInteresting 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.
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E08
Episode 8
★ 7.6I Just Wasn't Made for These Times
2013-06-10 · 43mFollowing the big storm, Nolan and Tommy find an American astronaut who has been in an induced sleep for the past several decades.
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E09
Episode 9
★ 7.4If I Ever Leave This World Alive
2013-06-17 · 43mA deadly plague threatens the town; racial tensions rise when the Irathients, who are immune to the virus, are quarantined.
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E10
Episode 10
★ 6.9The Bride Wore Black
2013-06-24 · 43mThe 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.
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E11
Episode 11
★ 6.7Past Is Prologue
2013-07-01 · 43mAmanda’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.
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E12
Episode 12
★ 7.8Everything Is Broken
2013-07-08 · 43mThe 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.
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Grant Bowler
Joshua Nolan
Julie Benz
Amanda Rosewater
Stephanie Leonidas
Irisa
Tony Curran
Datak Tarr
Jaime Murray
Stahma Tarr