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      Season 1 – Marvel's The Defenders

      2017 Drama Action Sci-Fi List
      78% Tomatometer 100 Reviews 70% Audience Score 2,500+ Ratings Four of Marvel's biggest heroes are each working individually but have one common goal in mind -- to save New York City. Burdened with their own personal challenges, Matt Murdock (Daredevil), Jessica Jones, Luke Cage and Danny Rand (Iron Fist) realize that they likely won't be able to accomplish their goals working solo. That realization leads them to team up and form The Defenders, a supergroup that is more equipped to save the Big Apple than the heroes would be if they continued to work on their own. Read More Read Less Watch on Fandango at Home Buy Now

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      Marvel's The Defenders further develops well-known characters in an action-packed arc whose payoff packs more than enough of a punch to offset its flaws.

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      Toby Earle London Evening Standard This all-punching, all-high-kicking extravaganza is what those solo shows have been building towards, the intimacy of Luke Cage, the first series of Daredevil, and Jessica Jones shoulder-barged aside to knot this universe in an NYC brawl pretzel. Jul 16, 2018 Full Review Brady Dale Observer I just wish the show had gotten started faster. Sep 13, 2017 Full Review David Hinckley New York Daily News The long-awaited Defenders who fight their way onto Netflix next Friday are not your older brother's superheroes. Sep 1, 2017 Full Review Sarah Musnicky Legion of Leia at Vital Thrills We start to finally see things coming together, which should probably have happened more towards the beginning of the episode. Sep 20, 2019 Full Review Josh Wilding ComicBookMovie.com With any luck, the next time these heroes come together, they'll have a better villain to face and a stronger story. Despite those failings, The Defenders still delivers an enjoyable team up for these characters but it's clear it should have been better. Rated: 3/5 Aug 30, 2019 Full Review Kaitlyn Booth Bleeding Cool [It] starts off slow but takes the four genres from the solo series' and slowly blends them to make a unique team dynamic we haven't seen before in the Marvel Universe. Rated: 8.5/10 May 21, 2019 Full Review Read all reviews

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      Mark J I watched all the series building up to the Defenders and I loved this series! A nice mix with the Characters and a good balance of action and drama to appeal to many viewers. Jessica is definitely my favorite as she seems like a real person, but all of them have their moments. You will not be sorry if you check it out, even if you have seen it before it is great for another run, it is a fun and exciting adventure watching the Defenders battle evil!! Rated 4 out of 5 stars 03/29/24 Full Review Tyler S Much better than I thought! The chemistry between these four heroes is really fun and I think it was handled well. Kinda like Iron Fist season one, some of the writing felt a little off but the story was entertaining. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 12/15/23 Full Review Audience Member Superhero team-up isn't anything you haven't seen before, and doesn't always shine as much as it could, but the majority of the appeal lies in its compelling, layered characters and excellent action scenes. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 03/01/24 Full Review Raytoons C Better than the Avengers films! Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 09/20/23 Full Review Jakey B The Defenders was a good interconnected season to bring these character's plots together, even if its way less interesting over some of the stand alone series. The team dynamic was disappointing but I liked how it kept focus on drama over action. The set up was necessary but it kicks off at the right time leading to a solid finale. It did its job fine but not as compelling as it could have been especially because of how incredible some of the other marvel shows are, yet it was still able to keep me invested in this saga and its characters. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 09/05/23 Full Review Jash Daredevil and Jessica Jones were great. Everything else is either okay or bad. Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 08/19/23 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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      Episodes

      Episode 1 Aired Aug 18, 2017 The H Word Unaware their paths are about to cross, Matt Murdock, Jessica Jones, Luke Cage and Danny Rand investigate criminals and fight injustice. Details Episode 2 Aired Aug 18, 2017 Mean Right Hook While a new conspiracy comes forms, Matt has trouble with old habits, Jessica gets in over her head, Luke tracks a lead and Danny meets his match. Details Episode 3 Aired Aug 18, 2017 Worst Behavior Elektra's secrets are revealed; Danny changes his tactics; Matt gives Jessica some legal advice; Luke searches for the White Hat. Details Episode 4 Aired Aug 18, 2017 Royal Dragon As the Defenders get to know each other over dinner, they're interrupted by some unfriendly party crashers. Details Episode 5 Aired Aug 18, 2017 Take Shelter Elektra's loyalties are questioned; Colleen collides with an old acquaintance; Luke proves that he can take a hit. Details Episode 6 Aired Aug 18, 2017 Ashes, Ashes Stick provides a theory; Danny finds himself sidelined; Alexandra learns that it's not easy being the leader. Details Episode 7 Aired Aug 18, 2017 Fish in the Jailhouse Matt, Jessica and Luke head out on a desperate search; Colleen and Claire debate heroism; Elektra tries to recruit an important ally. Details Episode 8 Aired Aug 18, 2017 The Defenders As New York edges closer to disaster, Elektra sees what's beyond the wall; the Defenders make a last-ditch effort to save the city. Details

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      Season Info

      Executive Producer
      Marco Ramirez, Douglas Petrie, Jeph Loeb
      Network
      Netflix
      Rating
      TV-MA
      Genre
      Drama, Action, Sci-Fi
      Original Language
      English
      Release Date
      Aug 18, 2017