Marvel's The Defenders (2017)
Four street-level heroes — Daredevil, Jessica Jones, Luke Cage, and Iron Fist — unite to protect New York City from a deadly hidden threat.
Marvel's The Defenders - Series Information
- Original Title: Marvel's The Defenders
- First Air Year: 2017
- Last Air Year: 2017
- Created by: Douglas Petrie, Marco Ramirez
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Action, Adventure, Crime
- Content Rating (US): TV-MA
- Number of Seasons: 1
- Number of Episodes: 8
- Status: Ended
- Original Language: English
- Spoken Languages: English
- First Air Date: August 18, 2017 (United States - TV-MA), August 18, 2017 (United Kingdom - 15), August 18, 2017 (Germany - 16), August 18, 2017 (France - 16), August 18, 2017 (Australia - MA15+), August 18, 2017 (Brazil - 18), August 18, 2017 (Mexico - B-15), August 18, 2017 (Spain - 16), August 18, 2017 (South Korea - 19)
- Networks: Netflix
- Production Companies: Goddard Textiles, Marvel Television, ABC Studios, Nine and a Half Fingers
- Production Countries: United States of America
- Alternative Titles: Marvel ザ・ディフェンダーズ (JP), The Defenders (IT), Marvel's The Defenders (Os Defensores) (BR), Os Defensores (PT), The Defenders (US), Koruyucular (TR)
Marvel's The Defenders - Plot
Daredevil, Jessica Jones, Luke Cage and Iron Fist join forces to take on common enemies as a sinister conspiracy threatens New York City.
Marvel's The Defenders - Trailer
Watch the official trailer and see all four heroes assemble for the first time:
The devil of Hell's kitchen, the smart-ass detective, the hero of harlem & the kid with the glowing fist
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Marvel's The Defenders - Cast & Crew
Creator(s)
- Douglas Petrie
- Marco Ramirez
Main Cast
- Charlie Cox
- Krysten Ritter
- Mike Colter
- Finn Jones
- Élodie Yung
- Wai Ching Ho
- Rosario Dawson
- Jessica Henwick
- Scott Glenn
- Sigourney Weaver
Writers
- Marco Ramirez
- Lauren Schmidt Hissrich
- Douglas Petrie
- Drew Goddard
Executive Producers
- Jeph Loeb
- Dan Buckley
- Stan Lee
- Alan Fine
Marvel's The Defenders - FAQs
Where can you stream Marvel's The Defenders?
Marvel's The Defenders is available to stream on Disney Plus. It can also be purchased digitally on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. Disney Plus is the most convenient option for subscribers already in the Marvel ecosystem.
Do you need to watch other shows first?
Yes, watching the four solo series first is strongly recommended. Marvel's Daredevil (Seasons 1–2), Marvel's Jessica Jones (Season 1), Marvel's Luke Cage (Season 1), and Marvel's Iron Fist (Season 1) all establish the characters and storylines that converge in The Defenders.
Who are the main actors in Marvel's The Defenders?
The series stars Charlie Cox as Daredevil, Krysten Ritter as Jessica Jones, Mike Colter as Luke Cage, and Finn Jones as Iron Fist. Supporting cast includes Sigourney Weaver as the villain Alexandra Reid, Élodie Yung, Rosario Dawson, Jessica Henwick, Scott Glenn, and Wai Ching Ho.
Is Marvel's The Defenders based on a true story?
No. Marvel's The Defenders is based on Marvel Comics characters, not a true story. The series draws from comic storylines involving the Hand, the Defenders superhero team, and characters like Daredevil, Jessica Jones, Luke Cage, and Iron Fist, all created by various Marvel Comics writers and artists.
How many episodes does The Defenders have?
Marvel's The Defenders consists of 8 episodes across a single season, structured as a miniseries. All eight episodes were released simultaneously on Netflix on August 18, 2017, following the binge-release model Netflix used for all its Marvel series at the time.
Who created Marvel's The Defenders series?
The series was created by Douglas Petrie and Marco Ramirez, both of whom previously served as showrunners on Marvel's Daredevil Season 2. The show was produced by Marvel Television and ABC Studios, with executive producers including Jeph Loeb, Stan Lee, Dan Buckley, and Alan Fine.
Is Marvel's The Defenders cancelled or renewed?
Marvel's The Defenders concluded as a planned miniseries and has ended. It was always designed as a single-season event crossover rather than an ongoing series. The show's status is "Ended," and no additional seasons are planned, as the Netflix Marvel universe was subsequently discontinued.
How was Marvel's The Defenders received by critics?
Critical reception was mixed to moderately positive. Reviewers praised the chemistry among the four leads and Sigourney Weaver's performance, but noted uneven pacing and a weaker-than-expected villain storyline. The series holds a Rotten Tomatoes score in the mid-range, considered entertaining but not the strongest entry in the Netflix Marvel lineup.
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