Marvel's The Defenders (2017–2017)

TV ShowEndedDrama, Action, Crime1 season, 8 episodes
Marvel's The Defenders posterReview score: 74%

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Plot

Marvel's The Defenders follows Daredevil, Jessica Jones, Luke Cage and Iron Fist. A quartet of singular heroes with one common goal - to save New York City. This is the story of four solitary figures, burdened with their own personal challenges, who realize they just might be stronger when teamed together.

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Highest-rated episodes all ranked

  1. 01Marvel's The Defenders S01E03Worst BehaviorS01E03 · 7.6The four individual heroes all arrive at Midland Circle by different means, and Matt finds an old lover waiting for him.
  2. 02Marvel's The Defenders S01E08The DefendersS01E08 · 7.3The heroes assault Midland to rescue Danny and stop the Hand... but one of them will fall.
  3. 03Marvel's The Defenders S01E02Mean Right HookS01E02 · 7.2While tracking the people responsible for the tremor, Danny meets Luke and Matt meets Jessica. Meanwhile, the Hand finds a wall blocking their way but Alexandra realizes that it's door... and she knows where to find the key.

Episodes by season

Season01Episode ratings across the season — the gold bar is its best episode8Episodes2017Aired 7.2Season avg
  1. S01E01Marvel's The Defenders S01E01The H WordAugust 18, 2017 7.0Matt, Jessica, Luke, and Danny try to get on with their lives. But the Hand has plans for New York City and won't tolerate interference.
  2. S01E02Marvel's The Defenders S01E02Mean Right HookAugust 18, 2017 7.2While tracking the people responsible for the tremor, Danny meets Luke and Matt meets Jessica. Meanwhile, the Hand finds a wall blocking the
  3. S01E03Marvel's The Defenders S01E03Season's bestWorst BehaviorAugust 18, 2017 7.6The four individual heroes all arrive at Midland Circle by different means, and Matt finds an old lover waiting for him.
  4. S01E04Marvel's The Defenders S01E04Royal DragonAugust 18, 2017 7.2The team takes refuge in a Chinese restaurant to regroup and exchange notes, but first Stick and then Alexandra find them.
  5. S01E05Marvel's The Defenders S01E05Take ShelterAugust 18, 2017 7.2After one of their number is captured, three of the other Hand leaders consider if they are on the right path. Meanwhile, the team brings in
  6. S01E06Marvel's The Defenders S01E06Ashes, AshesAugust 18, 2017 7.2The team captures Danny to keep him safe, but Stick has other plans. Meanwhile, Elektra begins to remember her past, and Alexandra tries to
  7. S01E07Marvel's The Defenders S01E07Fish in the JailhouseAugust 18, 2017 7.1The police hold Matt, Luke, and Jessica for questioning in the deaths of Stick and Sowande. Meanwhile, Elektra gives Danny the choice to hel
  8. S01E08Marvel's The Defenders S01E08The DefendersAugust 18, 2017 7.3The heroes assault Midland to rescue Danny and stop the Hand... but one of them will fall.

Season 1 ranked & reviewed

Castfull cast & details

Charlie CoxCharlie CoxMatt Murdock / DaredevilKrysten RitterKrysten RitterJessica JonesMike ColterMike ColterCarl Lucas / Luke CageFinn JonesFinn JonesDaniel Rand / Iron FistElodie YungElodie YungElektra NatchiosSigourney WeaverSigourney WeaverAlexandraJessica HenwickJessica HenwickColleen WingScott GlennScott GlennStick

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