Marvel's The Defenders (2017)
Four street-level heroes unite against a sinister conspiracy threatening New York City, driving a brisk, gritty, and suspenseful adventure.
Daredevil, Jessica Jones, Luke Cage and Iron Fist join forces to take on common enemies as a sinister conspiracy threatens New York City.
How intense is Marvel's The Defenders?
Marvel's The Defenders is mildly scary, with light gore and strong violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is brisk, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated TV-MA.
What Marvel's The Defenders feels like
- Tone
- suspensefulgrittyepic
- Pace
- Brisk
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream Marvel's The Defenders
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Is Marvel's The Defenders for you?
Is Marvel's The Defenders scary?
Only a little. Marvel's The Defenders has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is Marvel's The Defenders gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3).
Is Marvel's The Defenders sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is Marvel's The Defenders OK for kids?
It is rated TV-MA, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 1, gore 1, violence 2, each out of 3.
Where can I stream Marvel's The Defenders?
Marvel's The Defenders is streaming on Disney+.
Does Marvel's The Defenders have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
It leaves the ending open to interpretation.
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