Is Marvel's The Defenders scary?

Only a little. Marvel's The Defenders has a few tense moments, nothing that follows you to bed.

How gory is Marvel's The Defenders?

Light gore and strong violence.

What is Marvel's The Defenders rated, and is it OK for kids?

Moderate sex and nudity, strong violence, and frequent strong language. The TV-MA is earned, so not for kids.

Marvel's The Defenders (2017)

Series · Rated TV-MA

Action, Adventure, Crime, Fantasy, Sci-Fi

Four street-level heroes unite against a sinister conspiracy threatening New York City, driving a brisk, gritty, and suspenseful adventure.

Epic. A full-attention watch at a brisk pace. Emotionally it carries some weight.

Streaming on Disney+.

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Marvel's The Defenders parents guide

Nothing past what a TV-MA promises: moderate sex and nudity, and strong violence.

Scare: Mildly scary; A few tense or eerie moments.
Jump scares: A couple; One or two sudden jolts.
Gore: Light gore; Some blood or injury, briefly.
Violence: Strong violence; Violence is frequent or intense.
Sex and nudity: Moderate; Moderate means a sex scene or nudity on screen, even brief, or sexual violence that is described or implied but never shown.
Language: Strong; Frequent strong profanity or slurs.

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Three questions

Is Marvel's The Defenders scary?: Only a little. Marvel's The Defenders has a few tense moments, nothing that follows you to bed.
How gory is Marvel's The Defenders?: Light gore and strong violence.
What is Marvel's The Defenders rated, and is it OK for kids?: Moderate sex and nudity, strong violence, and frequent strong language. The TV-MA is earned, so not for kids.