Defiance

2013 • SYFY

4.4

137 reviews

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Season 1 episodes (12)

1 Pilot - Part 1 & 2

4/15/13

Season-only

Set in the near future, Defiance introduces an exotically transformed planet Earth, its landscapes permanently altered following the sudden -- and tumultuous -- arrival of seven unique alien races.

2 Down in the Ground Where the Dead Men Go

4/22/13

Season-only

Rafe & Nolan explore underground St. Louis while hunting for an escaped convict. Meanwhile, Irisa & Amanda clash over a violent Castithan tradition.

3 The Devil in the Dark

4/29/13

Season-only

Nolan and Irisa track down a murderer who has unleashed a plague of deadly insects on the town.

4 A Well Respected Man

5/6/13

Season-only

Kenya is abducted in the alien badlands when she sets out to amend the corrupt affairs of Tirra, a troubled NeedWant employee.

5 The Serpent's Egg

5/13/13

Season-only

Nolan and Amanda face danger outside of town, while Irisa faces her past (and kicks some serious butt).

6 Brothers in Arms

5/20/13

Season-only

An old war buddy of Nolan's comes to Defiance chasing after a bounty for a notorious weapons dealer. Meanwhile, the weapons dealer becomes a dangerous threat to the town when he runs rampant in the Hollows and forces Datak to help him evade the Earth Republic.

7 Goodbye Blue Sky

6/3/13

Season-only

When the area is hit by a deadly Razor Rain storm, the people of Defiance must run for cover and stay indoors, where they discover truths about themselves and their neighbors. Irisa's visions lead her to Sukar and the Spirit Riders. But when she arrives at their camp, she discovers that he is under the influence of strange and mysterious forces.

8 I Just Wasn't Made For These Times

6/10/13

Season-only

Gordon McClintock, a NASA hero from the pre-Arkfall days who was presumed dead, is discovered to still be alive when he is revived from an induced sleep; his struggles to adjust in the new world rattle the town.

9 If I Ever Leave This World Alive

6/17/13

Season-only

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

10 The Bride Wore Black

6/24/13

Season-only

The town of Defiance is shocked when the remains of a prominent businessman who disappeared almost six years ago, is discovered hidden in the walls of the NeedWant. Lawkeeper Nolan and his deputy Tommy spearhead an investigation that unearths the secrets of many citizens of Defiance, causing unrest on the eve of Alak and Christie's wedding.

11 Past Is Prologue

7/1/13

Season-only

Amanda's mayoral campaign is jeopardized when Nolan is involved in an accident just before the election, causing the town to question Amanda's decision to appoint him as Lawkeeper.

12 Everything Is Broken

7/8/13

Season-only

The citizens of Defiance prepare to cast their votes for mayor, while Nolan is violently confronted with his past and Irisa must decide whether or not to embrace her destiny.

About this show

The first episode of the latest season will be available for playback on June 19, 2014.

Set in the near future, Defiance introduces an exotically transformed planet earth, its landscapes permanently altered following the sudden - and tumultuous - arrival of seven unique alien races. In this somewhat unknown and unpredictable landscape, the richly diverse, newly-formed civilization of humans and aliens must learn to co-exist peacefully.

Ratings and reviews

4.4

137 reviews

Gerald “Gerry” Kichok

September 30, 2014

This show has had some very uneasy slow boring predictable moments that I have truly despised. The pilot was fantastic, I loved it, and it completely caught and held my attention. Then the twists and turns have kept me guessing and on the edge of my seat. If you like the "cowboy-scifi" genre made popular by Firefly and you're prepared for the uneasy slow boring predictable episodes, you will be rewarded with something new and different. I still do not know who the heroes are after 1½ seasons.

Adam Leach

September 14, 2017

This show appealed to me until I dropped off in the Second season. it had the makings of a fine Sci Fi series. although it was very dark and violent at times. I always look for something more uplifting and positive in my Choices.

Heroes Manufactured

September 13, 2014

The show is fun, daring and a fresh new sci-fi that follows some of the best series out there. Yes some aspects are predictable but overall the show is engaging. Season 2 so far is even better than 1st one. Gets better every episode