Defiance 2013
“New Earth. New rules.”
What is Defiance?
Defiance is a science fiction television series set in a near-future Earth transformed by the arrival of seven distinct alien races. The show centers on the town of Defiance, where humans and aliens attempt to build a new society together after a devastating interstellar conflict.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2013
- Status
- Canceled
- Episodes
- 38
- Runtime
- 43 minutes
- First aired
- Apr 15, 2013
- Last aired
- Aug 28, 2015
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- Syfy
- Genres
- Drama, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
- Updated
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Overview
Defiance is a science fiction television series set in a near-future Earth transformed by the arrival of seven distinct alien races. The show centers on the town of Defiance, where humans and aliens attempt to build a new society together after a devastating interstellar conflict. It originally aired on the Syfy cable network in the United States and was broadcast internationally beginning in April 2013. The series was created by Kevin Murphy, Rockne S. O'Bannon, and Michael Taylor, and stars Grant Bowler, Stephanie Leonidas, Julie Benz, and Tony Curran. The show explores themes of coexistence, survival, and social adaptation as its diverse characters navigate challenges in their reshaped world. Defiance ran for three seasons, with the third season consisting of thirteen episodes. The series has been made available for streaming on platforms such as Netflix, Prime Video, and Disney+.
Should you watch it?
“Humans and aliens struggle to build a shared future on a permanently transformed Earth.”
- unique world-building
- exploration of cultural coexistence
- complex premise
Watch it if you enjoy science fiction stories centered on diplomacy and cultural integration.
The series depicts a post-apocalyptic setting involving alien arrival and societal tension.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 12 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 Pilot Apr 15, 2013
- E2 Down in the Ground Where the Dead Men Go Apr 22, 2013
- E3 The Devil in the Dark Apr 29, 2013
- E4 A Well Respected Man May 6, 2013
- E5 The Serpent's Egg May 13, 2013
- E6 Brothers in Arms May 20, 2013
- E7 Goodbye Blue Sky Jun 3, 2013
- E8 I Just Wasn't Made for These Times Jun 10, 2013
- E9 If I Ever Leave This World Alive Jun 17, 2013
- E10 The Bride Wore Black Jun 24, 2013
- E11 Past Is Prologue Jul 1, 2013
- E12 Everything Is Broken Jul 8, 2013
Season 2 · 13 episodes
- E1 The Opposite of Hallelujah Jun 19, 2014
- E2 In My Secret Life Jun 26, 2014
- E3 The Cord and the Ax Jul 3, 2014
- E4 Beasts of Burden Jul 10, 2014
- E5 Put The Damage On Jul 17, 2014
- E6 This Woman's Work Jul 24, 2014
- E7 If You Could See Her Through My Eyes Jul 31, 2014
- E8 Slouching Towards Bethlehem Aug 7, 2014
- E9 Painted From Memory Aug 14, 2014
- E10 Bottom of the World Aug 21, 2014
- E11 Doll Parts Aug 21, 2014
- E12 All Things Must Pass Aug 28, 2014
- E13 I Almost Prayed Aug 28, 2014
Season 3 · 13 episodes
- E1 The World We Seize Jun 12, 2015
- E2 The Last Unicorns Jun 12, 2015
- E3 The Broken Bough Jun 19, 2015
- E4 Dead Air Jun 26, 2015
- E5 History Rhymes Jul 3, 2015
- E6 Where the Apples Fell Jul 10, 2015
- E7 The Beauty of Our Weapons Jul 17, 2015
- E8 My Name Is Datak Tarr and I Have Come to Kill You Jul 24, 2015
- E9 Ostinato in White Jul 31, 2015
- E10 When Twilight Dims the Sky Above Aug 7, 2015
- E11 Of a Demon in My View Aug 14, 2015
- E12 The Awakening Aug 21, 2015
- E13 Upon the March We Fittest Die Aug 28, 2015
Frequently asked questions
What is the premise of Defiance?
The show is set on a permanently altered Earth where seven alien races have arrived.
Where does the story take place?
The series is set in the boom-town of Defiance.
Who lives in Defiance?
The town is populated by a mix of humans and various alien species.
What is the main conflict?
The primary challenge is for humans and aliens to learn how to coexist peacefully.
Is this a science fiction series?
Yes, the show features themes of alien arrival and a transformed planetary environment.