Defiance

43min

Drama

Sci-Fi & Fantasy

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.

Production Companies

UCP

Five & Dime Productions

Episodes

Cast

Pilot

1. Pilot

1h 26min

15th Apr 2013

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.

Down in the Ground Where the Dead Men Go

2. Down in the Ground Where the Dead Men Go

43min

22nd Apr 2013

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

The Devil in the Dark

3. The Devil in the Dark

43min

29th Apr 2013

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.

A Well Respected Man

4. A Well Respected Man

43min

6th May 2013

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.

The Serpent's Egg

5. The Serpent's Egg

43min

13th May 2013

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.

Brothers in Arms

6. Brothers in Arms

43min

20th May 2013

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

Goodbye Blue Sky

7. Goodbye Blue Sky

43min

3rd Jun 2013

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.

I Just Wasn't Made for These Times

8. I Just Wasn't Made for These Times

43min

10th Jun 2013

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

If I Ever Leave This World Alive

9. If I Ever Leave This World Alive

43min

17th Jun 2013

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

The Bride Wore Black

10. The Bride Wore Black

43min

24th Jun 2013

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.

Past Is Prologue

11. Past Is Prologue

43min

1st Jul 2013

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.

Everything Is Broken

12. Everything Is Broken

43min

8th Jul 2013

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.

First air date

15th Apr 2013

Last air date

28th Aug 2015

Status

Canceled

Type

Scripted

Original language

en

Networks