How many seasons and episodes does Defiance have?

Defiance has 3 seasons and 38 total episodes, spanning from its premiere on April 15, 2013 to August 28, 2015.

Is Defiance renewed, ended, or canceled?

Defiance has been officially canceled and will not return for additional seasons.

How long does it take to binge watch Defiance?

It takes 27h 57m (1677 minutes) to watch the complete run of Defiance. At a standard pace of 2 hours per day, you will finish the entire series in approximately 14 days. Not realistic for a 48-hour weekend. At 28 total hours, watching at a healthy 2 hours per day will take approximately 14 days.

Where can you stream or watch Defiance?

Defiance is available for streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Peacock Premium, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Peacock Premium Plus. Availability may vary by regional territory, subscription tier, and digital purchase availability.

What is the official age rating for Defiance?

Defiance has an official content rating of TV-14.

Who are the lead actors in Defiance?

The primary ensemble cast includes Grant Bowler as Joshua Nolan (age 58), Julie Benz as Amanda Rosewater (age 54), Stephanie Leonidas as Irisa (age 42), Tony Curran as Datak Tarr (age 56).

Binge-Watching Time Guide

How Long Does It Take to Watch Defiance?

2013 · 3 Seasons · 38 Episodes · Total Runtime: 27h 57m (1,677 mins)

Total Watch Time

27h 57m

1,677 minutes of non-stop content across all 38 episodes.

Weekend Binge Verdict

Multi-Week Commitment

Not realistic for a 48-hour weekend. At 28 total hours, watching at a healthy 2 hours per day will take approximately 14 days.

Average Episode Length

44 mins

Typical episode runtime excluding ad breaks and credit sequences.

Standard Pace (2 hrs/day)

14 days

Finish by approximately Oct 9, 2026 if starting today.

Viewing Pace & Completion Dates

Estimate when you will complete the series based on your daily viewing commitment starting today (September 25, 2026):

Casual (1 hr/day)

28 days

Estimated completion:
Oct 23, 2026

Recommended Pace

Standard (2 hrs/day)

14 days

Estimated completion:
Oct 9, 2026

Dedicated (4 hrs/day)

7 days

Estimated completion:
Oct 2, 2026

Weekend Marathon (8 hrs/day)

4 days

Estimated completion:
Sep 29, 2026

Watch Time at Higher Playback Speeds

If you listen to commentary or watch at accelerated speeds on streaming apps:

1.00× (Normal): 27h 57m 1.25× Speed: 22h 22m (saves 5.6h) 1.50× Speed: 18h 38m (saves 9.3h)

Season-by-Season Runtime Breakdown

Season	Episodes	Total Runtime	Avg Length	Share of Series
Season 1 Longest Season	12 episodes	9h 19m (559 mins)	47 mins/ep	33.3%
Season 2	13 episodes	9h 19m (559 mins)	43 mins/ep	33.3%
Season 3 Shortest Season	13 episodes	9h 19m (559 mins)	43 mins/ep	33.3%

Frequently Asked Questions About Binge-Watching Defiance

Can I binge-watch Defiance in a single weekend?

Not realistic for a 48-hour weekend. At 28 total hours, watching at a healthy 2 hours per day will take approximately 14 days. A 48-hour weekend provides about 16 to 24 waking hours; Defiance contains 27h 57m of episodes.

How long does it take to watch all seasons of Defiance at 2 hours a day?

At a steady rate of 2 hours per day, it will take approximately 14 days to finish the complete series. If you begin today, your projected finish date is Oct 9, 2026.

Which season of Defiance is the longest?

Season 1 is the longest season with a total runtime of 9h 19m across 12 episodes.

How many total hours and episodes are in Defiance?

The series consists of 38 episodes across 3 seasons, totaling 27h 57m (1,677 minutes) of screen time.