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s03e13 · 2015-08-29
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Defiance
Syfy Scripted
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Set on a future Earth, Defiance introduces players and viewers to a world where humans and aliens live together on a planet ravaged by decades of war and transformed by alien terra-forming machines. It centers on Jeb Nolan, the law-keeper in a bustling frontier boomtown that is one of the new world's few oasis of civility and inclusion. Nolan is a former Marine who fought in the alien conflict and suffered the loss of his wife and child in the war. The trauma transformed him into a lone wanderer in the wilds of this new and dangerous world.
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12 this season · 38 totals01e01 Pilot 2013-04-16 01:00
Pilot
The arrival of the mysterious Nolan and his charge Irisa to the town of Defiance marks a threat to the fragile peace that exists between the residents in the premiere of this futuristic drama, which is set in the year 2046, more than 30 years following a war between humans and aliens that left Earth forever changed.Nolan sticks around to help Defiance defend itself from an attack; and under Mayor Amanda Rosewater's leadership, the aliens and humans of the town set their differences aside long enough to rally against a Volge threat.
s01e02 Down in the Ground Where the Dead Men Go 2013-04-23 01:00
Down in the Ground Where the Dead Men Go
A killer is pursued; at the same time, Nolan and Datak come to blows over an ancient ritual.
s01e03 The Devil in the Dark 2013-04-30 01:00
The Devil in the Dark
Irisa is forced to confront a disturbing power; at the same time, Defiance is invaded by a swarm of menacing Hellbugs.
s01e04 A Well Respected Man 2013-05-07 01:00
A Well Respected Man
Kenya is kidnapped; Rafe moves a step closer to learning the truth about his son's death.
s01e05 The Serpent's Egg 2013-05-14 01:00
The Serpent's Egg
Nolan and Amanda find themselves in danger as they attempt to transport a prisoner out of town; and Irisa's mood grows dark after a run-in with the man she believes tortured her as a child.
s01e06 Brothers in Arms 2013-05-21 01:00
Brothers in Arms
An old war buddy catches up with Nolan at the same time a Castithan criminal with a history of violence enters the picture.
s01e07 Goodbye Blue Sky 2013-06-04 01:00
Goodbye Blue Sky
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.
s01e08 I Just Wasn't Made for These Times 2013-06-11 01:00
I Just Wasn't Made for These Times
Nolan and Tommy encounter an American astronaut who has been in hypersleep for several decades.
s01e09 If I Ever Leave This World Alive 2013-06-18 01:00
If I Ever Leave This World Alive
The Irathients are quarantined in the mines after Defiance is struck by a mysterious plague; and Amanda reconnects with an old flame from the Earth Republic.
s01e10 The Bride Wore Black 2013-06-25 01:00
The Bride Wore Black
The body of a prominent businessman who disappeared nearly six years ago is discovered hidden in the walls of NeedWant, prompting an investigation by Nolan and Tommy that exposes many of the secrets held by the people of Defiance. It also causes unrest on the eve of Alak and Christie's wedding.
s01e11 Past Is Prologue 2013-07-02 01:00
Past Is Prologue
Nolan's involvement in an accident on the eve of the election has the town questioning his role as lawman and Amanda's credentials as potential mayor.
s01e12 Everything Is Broken 2013-07-09 01:00
Everything Is Broken
Amanda is locked in a bitter power struggle with Datak as the citizens of Defiance cast their votes for mayor. At the same time, Nolan is violently confronted by his past; and Irisa must decide whether or not to accept her destiny.