Defiance
“New Earth. New rules.”
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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.
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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.
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.
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.
Episodes
Season 1
Pilot
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Following the big storm, Nolan and Tommy find an American astronaut who has been in an induced sleep for the past several decades.
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Stream Defiance online free in HD on Bowood.TV. A popular drama and sci-fi & fantasy series originally produced in English and released in 2013, it's earned a solid 6.8/10 from 545 viewers worldwide.
About Defiance
“New Earth. New rules.”
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. Across 3 seasons and 38 episodes, originally airing on Syfy, with status "Canceled".
Defiance Cast and Characters
The cast features Grant Bowler (as Joshua Nolan), Julie Benz (as Amanda Rosewater), Stephanie Leonidas (as Irisa), Tony Curran (as Datak Tarr), and Jaime Murray (as Stahma Tarr). Their performances are a major reason Defiance has built such a passionate audience.
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▶ Watch Defiance NowWhy People Are Watching Defiance
Defiance flies under the radar but it deserves your attention. What makes it work is emotional weight that hits where it counts and world-building that respects the audience's intelligence. If you enjoy English storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of show you'll end up recommending to friends.
Frequently Asked Questions about Defiance
Where can I watch Defiance online for free?
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How many episodes does Defiance have?
Defiance has 38 episodes across 3 seasons. All episodes are available to stream right here on Bowood.TV.
Is Defiance good? What's the rating?
Defiance holds a 6.8/10 rating based on 545 reviews — a solid pick if the genre interests you.
Who is in the cast of Defiance?
The main cast includes Grant Bowler, Julie Benz, Stephanie Leonidas, and Tony Curran, plus a strong supporting ensemble.
Is Defiance available in English?
Yes — Defiance was originally produced in English and that's the version you'll stream here on Bowood.TV.
When was Defiance released?
Defiance first aired in 2013.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Defiance for free?
You can watch Defiance online for free on Bowood.TV. All 38 episodes across 3 seasons are available to stream in HD without a subscription, signup, or paywall. Just open the show page and press play.
How many seasons and episodes does Defiance have?
Defiance currently has 3 seasons and a total of 38 episodes. The series status is "Canceled", so the episode count may grow as new seasons are released. You can browse the full episode list on Bowood.TV and continue watching from where you left off.
What is Defiance about?
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. It belongs to the Drama, Sci-Fi & Fantasy genres.
In which language is Defiance originally available?
Defiance was originally produced in English. On Bowood.TV the show is available in its original English audio, which is the most authentic way to experience the dialogue, music, and performances. Check the player options on the watch page for available subtitle tracks.
When was Defiance first released?
Defiance first premiered on April 15, 2013 (2013).
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