Defiance

2013 • SYFY

4.4

186 reviews

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Season 2 episodes (13)

1 The Opposite of Hallelujah

9/17/14

Season-only

Season 2 opens in "New Chicago" as Nolan's desperate search for Irisa finally yields vital information taking him south to "Angel Arc" Los Angeles. Meanwhile, back in Defiance, we discover the Earth Republic has installed Mayor Pottinger, a charming, calculating and ambitious man who takes control.

2 In My Secret Life

9/24/14

Season-only

Irisa is arrested after returning to Defiance but Mayor Pottinger offers Nolan her release in exchange for capturing those responsible for unleashing a deadly explosion which nearly killed him. Meanwhile, Stahma plots to keep Datak behind bars in order to continue controlling the family's criminal enterprise.

3 The Cord And The Ax

10/1/14

Season-only

Irisa's terrifying black-outs escalate, driving a wedge of secrecy between her and a worried Nolan Meanwhile, the Tarr family business thrives under Stahma's self-appointed direction while an increasingly suspicious Datak remains in jail.

4 Beasts of Burden

10/8/14

Season-only

After his caravan is viscously attacked in the badlands, a badly shaken Pottinger orders Nolan to hunt down and destroy those responsible. Nolan's manhunt implicates one of Rafe's miners causing tensions to explode. Meanwhile, a vengeful Datak is determined to reclaim control over the family business.

5 Put the Damage On

10/15/14

Season-only

Amanda is terrorized by a stalker but the true reasons behind her frightening experiences have far reaching ramifications not only for her but for Pottinger and Doc Yewll as well.

6 This Woman's Work

10/22/14

Season-only

After an Arkfall crash, Pottinger recruits Nolan to lead their salvage mission but his secret agenda puts them in grave danger against an alien race they've never encountered before. Meanwhile Stahma, rebuked by church elders for her growing sense of female empowerment, makes a shocking power play, while Irisa begins confiding her dark secrets to Tommy.

7 If You Could See Her Through My Eyes

10/29/14

Season-only

Datak is framed for a bizarre murder and turns to an unlikely ally for help, while Irisa discovers more about her destiny after encountering a mysterious stranger.

8 Slouching Towards Bethlehem

11/5/14

Season-only

Nolan interrogates a suspected Votanis Collective spy in order to prevent a catastrophic terrorist attack on New York.

9 Painted From Memory

11/12/14

Season-only

The earth-shattering events of episode 208 continues to send shock waves through Defiance, particularly for as Stahma; while Doc Yewll works to keep her own dark secret hidden.

10 Bottom Of The World

11/19/14

Season-only

Nolan and Rafe race against the clock to rescue Amanda and Pottinger trapped in a deadly mine collapse.

11 Doll Parts

11/26/14

Season-only

With Nolan searching for Irisa, Amanda is forced to take on the badge as Deputy when the shocking murder of one of their own rocks Defiance.

12 All Things Must Pass

12/3/14

Season-only

Nolan races to save Tommy’s life and stop Irisa before her growing forces can put their devastating plan into motion. Meanwhile back in town, escalating tensions between Amanda and Stahma lead to a daring showdown between the two.

13 I Almost Prayed

12/10/14

Season-only

The fate of Defiance and the world hang in the balance and Irisa is enemy number one. Nolan launches into a deadly race against time, fighting both the Earth Republic and old friends to stop Irisa’s destructive plan as well as save her from the Kaziri forces that have been possessing her before his own friends kill her.

About this show

Set in the near future, this epic drama introduces a completely transformed planet Earth, inhabited by the survivors of a universal war. Forced to co-habitate, the disparate group struggles to build a new society among the devastation. At the center of this world is Lawman Jeb Nolan (Grant Bowler, True Blood), who enlists the help of deputies and occasionally some civilians in the struggle to maintain law and order in the town and region. To survive in this unforgiving landscape, it will take strength. It will take will. It will take Defiance.|DEFIANCE™ is the first multi-platform shooter MMO, that in a ground-breaking entertainment experience, interconnects with a global television program on Syfy. The game combines the intense action of a console third-person shooter, with the persistence, scale, and customization of an MMO, while its TV counterpart exudes the scope, story, and drama of a classic sci-fi epic.

Ratings and reviews

4.4

186 reviews

Andrew B

July 16, 2016

One of the best TV series to be produced this side of the melinimon fantastic, filed with emotional rides and shout out loud moments! With a protagonist to look up too doing what is rite is never easy but Joshua Nolan is a proud father who can take the hits and slugs them straight back in to the faces of the people that stride to destroy and tear apart the people of earth all species alike. A must watch if your a fan of fire fly, battlestar, and many more, also the game is a must too.

2 people found this review helpful

Rob X

February 21, 2015

I download and enjoy watching on the train to work. So much so that I prefer to work in the office than home just so I can catch an episode on my way in.

6 people found this review helpful

Nick Colosimo

February 19, 2016

A story that's really about the love of a father for his adopted daughter against a dystopian backdrop and story of racial tensions and cultural clashes. It's well made and the characters are lovable, even the rogues.

3 people found this review helpful