Defiance

In the year 2046, it's a new Earth - with new rules. Over thirty years after various alien races arrived on Earth, the landscape is completely altered, terraformed nearly beyond recognition. To the town of Defiance, on what used to be St. Louis, comes the mysterious Nolan and his charge, Irisa.

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1. E12

   12. Everything Is Broken

   Finale 13 years ago

   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.

2. E11

   11. Past Is Prologue

   13 years ago

   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.

3. E10

   10. The Bride Wore Black

   13 years ago

   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.

4. E9

   9. If I Ever Leave This World Alive

   13 years ago

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

5. E8

   8. I Just Wasn't Made for These Times

   13 years ago

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

6. E7

   7. Goodbye Blue Sky

   13 years ago

   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.

7. E6

   6. Brothers in Arms

   13 years ago

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

8. E5

   5. The Serpent's Egg

   13 years ago

   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.

9. E4

   4. A Well Respected Man

   13 years ago

   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.

10. E3

    3. The Devil in the Dark

    13 years ago

    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.

11. E2

    2. Down in the Ground Where the Dead Men Go

    13 years ago

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

12. E1

    1. Pilot

    13 years ago

    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.

As the story of Defiance resumes, the lives of the townspeople are in drastic turmoil. The Earth Republic has assumed control of the town, with far-reaching consequences including a new mayor. Nolan traverses the badlands to find a lost Irisa, Amanda has an unexpected new role in the town as she searches for Kenya and the Tarr family desperately tries to keep control of their criminal empire in the midst of dramatic changes.

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1. E13

   13. I Almost Prayed

   Finale 12 years ago

   The fate of Defiance hangs in the balance; Nolan must fight against the republic and old friends to stop Irisa.

2. E12

   12. All Things Must Pass

   12 years ago

   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, Amanda learns the heart-breaking truth about her sister’s murder leading to a daring showdown between Amanda and Stahma.

3. E11

   11. Doll Parts

   12 years ago

   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.

4. E10

   10. Bottom of the World

   12 years ago

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

5. E9

   9. Painted From Memory

   12 years ago

   Kenya’s earth-shattering return continues sending shock waves through Defiance as Stahma tries to reconcile Kenya’s reappearance, while Doc Yewll works to keep her own dark secret hidden.

6. E8

   8. Slouching Towards Bethlehem

   12 years ago

   Nolan must stop a terrorist from destroying New York, but his biggest obstacle may be….Amanda?

7. E7

   7. If You Could See Her Through My Eyes

   12 years ago

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

8. E6

   6. This Woman's Work

   12 years ago

   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.

9. E5

   5. Put The Damage On

   12 years ago

   Amanda is terrorised 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.

10. E4

    4. Beasts of Burden

    12 years ago

    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.

11. E3

    3. The Cord and the Ax

    12 years ago

    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.

12. E2

    2. In My Secret Life

    12 years ago

    Irisa returns to Defiance and is arrested; Mayor Pottinger offers Nolan her release in exchange for capturing those responsible for nearly killing him; Stahma plots to keep Datak behind bars.

13. E1

    1. The Opposite of Hallelujah

    12 years ago

    Nolan's desperate search for Irisa yields vital information which takes him south; back in Defiance, the Earth Republic has installed Mayor Pottinger, a charming, calculating and ambitious man who takes control.

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.

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1. E13

   13. Upon the March We Fittest Die

   Finale 11 years ago

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

2. E12

   12. The Awakening

   11 years ago

   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.

3. E11

   11. Of a Demon in My View

   11 years ago

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

4. E10

   10. When Twilight Dims the Sky Above

   11 years ago

   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.

5. E9

   9. Ostinato in White

   11 years ago

   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.

6. E8

   8. My Name Is Datak Tarr and I Have Come to Kill You

   11 years ago

   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.

7. E7

   7. The Beauty of Our Weapons

   11 years ago

   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.

8. E6

   6. Where the Apples Fell

   11 years ago

   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.

9. E5

   5. History Rhymes

   11 years ago

   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.

10. E4

    4. Dead Air

    11 years ago

    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.

11. E3

    3. The Broken Bough

    11 years ago

    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.

12. E2

    2. The Last Unicorns

    11 years ago

    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.

13. E1

    1. The World We Seize

    11 years ago

    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.