How many seasons and episodes does The Defence have?

The Defence has 5 seasons and 32 total episodes, spanning from its premiere on December 26, 2018 to January 4, 2022.

Is The Defence renewed, ended, or canceled?

The Defence has concluded its run and is officially ended.

How long does it take to binge watch The Defence?

It takes 24h 0m (1440 minutes) to watch the complete run of The Defence. At a standard pace of 2 hours per day, you will finish the entire series in approximately 12 days. Not realistic for a 48-hour weekend. At 24 total hours, watching at a healthy 2 hours per day will take approximately 12 days.

Where can you stream or watch The Defence?

The Defence is available for streaming on PBS Masterpiece Amazon Channel. Availability may vary by regional territory, subscription tier, and digital purchase availability.

What is the official age rating for The Defence?

The Defence has an official content rating of TV-MA. It is intended for mature adult audiences and may contain explicit language, intense violence, or sexual themes.

Who are the lead actors in The Defence?

The primary ensemble cast includes Magdalena Cielecka as Joanna Chyłka (age 54), Filip Pławiak as Kordian 'Zordon' Oryński (age 36), Piotr Żurawski as 'Kormak' (age 40), Jakub Gierszał as Piotr Langer jr (age 38).

Binge-Watching Time Guide

How Long Does It Take to Watch The Defence?

2018 · 5 Seasons · 32 Episodes · Total Runtime: 24h 0m (1,440 mins)

Total Watch Time

24h 0m

1,440 minutes of non-stop content across all 32 episodes.

Weekend Binge Verdict

Multi-Week Commitment

Not realistic for a 48-hour weekend. At 24 total hours, watching at a healthy 2 hours per day will take approximately 12 days.

Average Episode Length

45 mins

Typical episode runtime excluding ad breaks and credit sequences.

Standard Pace (2 hrs/day)

12 days

Finish by approximately Oct 7, 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)

24 days

Estimated completion:
Oct 19, 2026

Recommended Pace

Standard (2 hrs/day)

12 days

Estimated completion:
Oct 7, 2026

Dedicated (4 hrs/day)

6 days

Estimated completion:
Oct 1, 2026

Weekend Marathon (8 hrs/day)

3 days

Estimated completion:
Sep 28, 2026

Watch Time at Higher Playback Speeds

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

1.00× (Normal): 24h 0m 1.25× Speed: 19h 12m (saves 4.8h) 1.50× Speed: 16h 0m (saves 8h)

Season-by-Season Runtime Breakdown

Season	Episodes	Total Runtime	Avg Length	Share of Series
Season 1 Longest Season	7 episodes	5h 15m (315 mins)	45 mins/ep	21.9%
Season 2	6 episodes	4h 30m (270 mins)	45 mins/ep	18.8%
Season 3	7 episodes	5h 15m (315 mins)	45 mins/ep	21.9%
Season 4	6 episodes	4h 30m (270 mins)	45 mins/ep	18.8%
Season 5 Shortest Season	6 episodes	4h 30m (270 mins)	45 mins/ep	18.8%

Frequently Asked Questions About Binge-Watching The Defence

Can I binge-watch The Defence in a single weekend?

Not realistic for a 48-hour weekend. At 24 total hours, watching at a healthy 2 hours per day will take approximately 12 days. A 48-hour weekend provides about 16 to 24 waking hours; The Defence contains 24h 0m of episodes.

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

At a steady rate of 2 hours per day, it will take approximately 12 days to finish the complete series. If you begin today, your projected finish date is Oct 7, 2026.

Which season of The Defence is the longest?

Season 1 is the longest season with a total runtime of 5h 15m across 7 episodes.

How many total hours and episodes are in The Defence?

The series consists of 32 episodes across 5 seasons, totaling 24h 0m (1,440 minutes) of screen time.