Defiance

Name: Defiance
Genre: Drama, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Released: 2013-04-15
Rating: 6.8
Cast: Grant Bowler, Julie Benz, Stephanie Leonidas, Tony Curran, Jaime Murray

CANCELED3 Seasons38 Episodes★ 6.8

Defiance is a drama series on Syfy that ran from 2013 to 2015. It was canceled after 3 seasons and 38 episodes.

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NetworkSyfy

First AiredApr 15, 2013

Last AiredAug 28, 2015

GenreDrama, Sci-Fi & Fantasy

Runtime43 min

Created ByRockne S. O'Bannon, Michael Taylor, Kevin Murphy

LanguageEnglish

CountryUnited States

ProductionUCP, Five & Dime Productions

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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Cast

Grant Bowler

Joshua Nolan

Julie Benz

Amanda Rosewater

Stephanie Leonidas

Irisa

Tony Curran

Datak Tarr

Jaime Murray

Stahma Tarr

Seasons & Episodes3 seasons · 38 episodes

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Following the events of the season two cliffhanger finale, season three of Defiance opens on the eve of an impending military siege upon the town, which has fallen on hard times following the collapse of its lucrative mines.

E1The World We Seize

Jun 12, 201543m★ 7.8

Nolan and Irisa are mysteriously rescued from their underground confinement just in time to discover that enemy forces are marching on the town of Defiance, which has fallen on hard times following the collapse of the gulanite mines. Meanwhile, Datak, Stahma and Rafe run into deadly complications on their quest to reunite their family; and Alak comes to realize just how unstable her mother-in-law is during their journey through the woods.

E2The Last Unicorns

Jun 12, 201543m★ 7.9

T'evgin comes to Defiance seeking his daughter, who Nolan and Amanda offer to release in exchange for some gulanite; at the same time, Alak and Pilar head off alone to protect the baby; and Datak and Stahma are threatened into helping Gen. Tak's assault.

E3The Broken Bough

Jun 19, 201543m★ 7.6

Amanda negotiates with the Omec, a new alien race, for the future of Defiance; and the Tarrs return to find much changed and their loyalties tested between the humans, the Omec, and the Votanis Collective. Meanwhile, Nolan and Irisa encounter a survivor of Votanis Collective atrocities that can aid their first strike against Gen. Rahm Tak's oncoming army.

E4Dead Air

Jun 26, 201543m★ 6.8

Nolan and Amanda are captured while excavating a buried weapons cache; Berlin investigates a Votanis Collective bombing in the heart of Defiance and sees an opportunity to get revenge on Irisa; Stahma's clandestine relationship with the mysterious Omec leader T'evgin takes a turn.

E5History Rhymes

Jul 3, 201543m★ 7.7

Amanda and Doc Yewll must enlist the Omec for help rescuing Nolan and Irisa, who have fallen into an unexpected and potentially fatal tour of their own past. Meanwhile, Datak and Stahma prepare a decisive move against Gen. Rahm Tak, leader of the Votanis Collective.

E6Where the Apples Fell

Jul 10, 201543m★ 7.9

Nolan and Berlin pursue the Tarrs after their connection to the Votanis Collective is exposed; at the same time, Alak comes to grips with his future as a father.

E7The Beauty of Our Weapons

Jul 17, 201543m★ 8.4

A visiting arms dealer divides Amanda, Nolan, and Berlin. Nolan recruits a militia, but the people need convincing. Datak and Alak have a reckoning. Stahma's presence causes strife.

E8My Name Is Datak Tarr and I Have Come to Kill You

Jul 24, 201543m★ 8.9

Defiance is under siege. As Nolan, Amanda, Irisa and the militia defend the town against the Votanis Collective, Datak recalls his father's chilling lessons and makes a pivotal decision, while Stahma takes an unexpected trip.

E9Ostinato in White

Jul 31, 201543m★ 8.0

A gruesome murder is committed by an unusual beast that's on the loose and being hunted down by Nolan and Irisa, while Doc Yewll delves into the surprising victim. Elsewhere, Amanda resists welcoming back Stahma; and T'evgin learns an unsettling truth about his daughter.

E10When Twilight Dims the Sky Above

Aug 7, 201543m★ 8.1

Amanda decides to ignore Nolan's skepticism and welcome an encouraging Votanis Collective delegation to Defiance. Meanwhile, Stahma's loyalties are tested by an unexpected arrival; and T'evgin takes another step towards acclimating to life on Earth.

E11Of a Demon in My View

Aug 14, 201543m★ 8.0

Nolan is freed from custody; Amanda, Irisa and Berlin try to release Nolan from Kindzi's clutches; Datak regrets seeking help.

E12The Awakening

Aug 21, 201543m★ 8.1

Nolan, Amanda and Irisa search for a way to stop Kindzi from transporting more Omec to Earth; Datak tries to escape from an Omec compound; Stahma asks for forgiveness.

E13Upon the March We Fittest Die

Aug 28, 201543m★ 8.5

Omec hunts Defiance citizens; Nolan, Amanda, and the others undertake a potential suicide mission to end the threat once and for all.

About Defiance

Defiance is a drama, sci-fi & fantasy series on Syfy. The show first aired on Apr 15, 2013 and currently has 3 seasons and 38 episodes. Defiance has been canceled. It has a rating of 6.8/10 based on 580 votes. The cast includes Grant Bowler, Julie Benz, Stephanie Leonidas, Tony Curran, Jaime Murray. Created by Rockne S. O'Bannon and Michael Taylor and Kevin Murphy.