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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.
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1Episode 1Pilot
86 min
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.
2Episode 2Down in the Ground Where the Dead Men Go
43 min
Rafe & Nolan search underground St. Louis while looking for an escaped convict. Meanwhile, a violent Castithan tradition causes clashes amongst the residents of Defiance.
3Episode 3The Devil in the Dark
43 min
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.
4Episode 4A Well Respected Man
43 min
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.
5Episode 5The Serpent's Egg
43 min
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.
6Episode 6Brothers in Arms
43 min
An old war buddy catches up with Nolan at the same time a Castithan criminal with a history of violence enters the picture.
7Episode 7Goodbye Blue Sky
43 min
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.
8Episode 8I Just Wasn't Made for These Times
43 min
Following the big storm, Nolan and Tommy find an American astronaut who has been in an induced sleep for the past several decades.
9Episode 9If I Ever Leave This World Alive
43 min
A deadly plague threatens the town; racial tensions rise when the Irathients, who are immune to the virus, are quarantined.
10Episode 10The Bride Wore Black
43 min
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.
11Episode 11Past Is Prologue
43 min
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.
12Episode 12Everything Is Broken
43 min
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.

Grant Bowler
Joshua Nolan

Julie Benz
Amanda Rosewater

Stephanie Leonidas
Irisa

Tony Curran
Datak Tarr

Jaime Murray
Stahma Tarr
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