Defiance (2013)
Humanity and seven alien races forge a tense new civilization on a radically altered Earth.
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.
How intense is Defiance?
Defiance is mildly scary, with light gore and strong violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch and a late-night trip. Rated TV-14.
What Defiance feels like
- Tone
- grittyepicsuspensefulatmospheric
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attentionLate night
Where to stream Defiance
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Is Defiance for you?
Is Defiance scary?
Only a little. Defiance has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is Defiance gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3).
Is Defiance sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is Defiance OK for kids?
It is rated TV-14. Intensity: scare 1, gore 1, violence 2, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is Defiance?
Episodes run about 43m.
Where can I stream Defiance?
Defiance is streaming on Prime Video and Peacock.
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