Storyline
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.
Episodes
Specials
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Ark Hunter Chronicles (1): New Freedom
Feb 19, 2013
The first episode of the Ark Hunter Chronicles gives a background on two of the Ark Hunters.
Ark Hunter Chronicles (2): Born to Hunt
Feb 26, 2013
As the two Ark Hunters, Begbie and Drifter, race towards the Arkfall, they are joined by a number of other faces, all headed towards the same shared goal.
Ark Hunter Chronicles (3): Rain of Death
Mar 05, 2013
A mysterious female Ark Hunter watches over Begbie and Drifter, ensuring their safety amidst mass destruction.
Ark Hunter Chronicles (4): All in your Head
Mar 12, 2013
The mysterious female Ark Hunter takes in Begbie and Drifter and introduces them to the wonders (and trials) of the Environmental Guardian Online – aka EGO – that is so crucial to giving Ark Hunters the abilities and skills that will keep them alive in the world as they hunt for Arktech.
Ark Hunter Chronicles (5): Risk Versus Reward
Mar 19, 2013
Begbie and Drifter face a plethora of enemies, but their task isn’t a simple one.
Ark Hunter Chronicles (6): Vanishing Commodities
Mar 26, 2013
The trio of Ark Hunters set out to find new weapons for their activities.
Ark Hunter Chronicles (7): It's Never Over
Apr 03, 2013
The last episode follows the Ark Hunters onto the battlefield to show in clear and unforgiving detail how brutal the world is today.
Pilot Preview
Mar 31, 2013
In the near future, during a war with a race of invading aliens called the Votan, alien terra-forming technology is accidentally unleashed on Earth, creating a new planet dangerous to both humans and the aliens. where they eventually realise that they must learn to live together to survive.
Making Of Defiance
Apr 08, 2013
Interviews with the cast and crew are featured in this behind-the-scenes look at Defiance.
The Lost Ones (1): No Man
Mar 21, 2014
Picking up where we left Nolan after Season 1, his search for Irisa leads him to a dive bar inside the storm divide where the locals don’t take too kindly to his questions.
The Lost Ones (2): Loose Ends Unravel
Mar 21, 2014
Nolan thinks he’s found an ally on his search for Irisa but he may have jumped out of the pan and into the fire.
The Lost Ones (3): The Watchman
Mar 21, 2014
Nolan awakes to find he’s been betrayed and is forced to relive Irisa’s nightmarish past.
The Lost Ones (4): Black Eyes
Mar 21, 2014
Moruku is violently losing patience and time seems to be running out for Nolan when he refuses to cooperate with his captor.
The Lost Ones (5): The Searcher
Mar 21, 2014
It’s do or die time when Nolan attempts to escape and turn the tables on Moruku but an unexpected revelation may change everything.
Season 2 Sneak Peek
May 19, 2014
Get a first look at the action, intrigue, and epicness coming in Season 2 of Syfy's Defiance, with this special Sneak Peek.
The Defiant Few
Jun 19, 2014
A live action / motion comic chronicling one ark hunter's efforts to stop Melak, a Castithan terrorist bent on destroying San Francisco.
Season 1 Alternate Ending
Jun 28, 2026
Alternative 'Flash Forward' ending for Season 1, with intro from Kevin Murphy.
Season 2 Deleted Scenes
Jun 28, 2026
8 deleted scenes from season 2
Season 2 Gag Reel
Jun 28, 2026
Jesse Does Defiance
Jun 28, 2026
Season 1
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.
Pilot
Apr 15, 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
Apr 22, 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
Apr 29, 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
May 06, 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
May 13, 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
May 20, 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
Jun 03, 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
Jun 10, 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
Jun 17, 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
Jun 24, 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
Jul 01, 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
Jul 08, 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.
Season 2
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.
The Opposite of Hallelujah
Jun 19, 2014
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.
In My Secret Life
Jun 26, 2014
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.
The Cord and the Ax
Jul 03, 2014
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.
Beasts of Burden
Jul 10, 2014
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.
Put The Damage On
Jul 17, 2014
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.
This Woman's Work
Jul 24, 2014
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.
If You Could See Her Through My Eyes
Jul 31, 2014
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.
Slouching Towards Bethlehem
Aug 07, 2014
Nolan must stop a terrorist from destroying New York, but his biggest obstacle may be….Amanda?
Painted From Memory
Aug 14, 2014
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.
Bottom of the World
Aug 21, 2014
Nolan and Rafe race against the clock to rescue Amanda and Pottinger trapped in a deadly mine collapse.
Doll Parts
Aug 21, 2014
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.
All Things Must Pass
Aug 28, 2014
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.
I Almost Prayed
Aug 28, 2014
The fate of Defiance hangs in the balance; Nolan must fight against the republic and old friends to stop Irisa.
Season 3
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.
The World We Seize
Jun 12, 2015
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.
The Last Unicorns
Jun 12, 2015
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.
The Broken Bough
Jun 19, 2015
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.
Dead Air
Jun 26, 2015
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.
History Rhymes
Jul 03, 2015
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.
Where the Apples Fell
Jul 10, 2015
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.
The Beauty of Our Weapons
Jul 17, 2015
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.
My Name Is Datak Tarr and I Have Come to Kill You
Jul 24, 2015
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.
Ostinato in White
Jul 31, 2015
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.
When Twilight Dims the Sky Above
Aug 07, 2015
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.
Of a Demon in My View
Aug 14, 2015
Nolan is freed from custody; Amanda, Irisa and Berlin try to release Nolan from Kindzi's clutches; Datak regrets seeking help.
The Awakening
Aug 21, 2015
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.
Upon the March We Fittest Die
Aug 28, 2015
Omec hunts Defiance citizens; Nolan, Amanda, and the others undertake a potential suicide mission to end the threat once and for all.
Series Info
Status
Canceled
Seasons
3
Episodes
38
Language
en
Networks
