Defiance: Season 3

2015 · 13 episodes · ★ 8.0

What Season 3 of Defiance

Season three begins on the eve of a military siege against Defiance. The town has been struggling since its mines, its main source of income, collapsed. Nolan, Irisa and Amanda must hold the town together as loyalties begin to waver. The Tarrs return with their alliances tested among humans, the Omec and the Votanis Collective. Nolan tries to put together a militia, though not all residents are willing to fight. Berlin investigates an attack on the Collective in the city center, while Stahma's secret relationship with T'evgin adds tension.

13episodes

Jun 12, 2015released

Aug 28, 2015final episode

9.3 hrtotal runtime

Season 3 Episodes

3x01 The World We Seize
Jun 12, 2015 · 43 min · ★ 7.8
Nolan and Irisa are mysteriously rescued from their underground confinement just in time to discover that enemy forces are marching on the town of Defiance, which has fallen on hard times following the collapse of the gulanite mines. Meanwhile, Datak, Stahma and Rafe run into deadly complications on their quest to reunite their family; and Alak comes to realize just how unstable her mother-in-law is during their journey through the woods.
Directing: Michael Nankin · Writer: Kevin Murphy · Starring: Percy Hynes White, Billy MacLellan, Clint Butler
3x02 The Last Unicorns
Jun 12, 2015 · 43 min · ★ 7.9
T'evgin comes to Defiance seeking his daughter, who Nolan and Amanda offer to release in exchange for some gulanite; at the same time, Alak and Pilar head off alone to protect the baby; and Datak and Stahma are threatened into helping Gen. Tak's assault.
Directing: Michael Nankin · Writer: Kari Drake · Starring: Percy Hynes White, Billy MacLellan, Clint Butler
3x03 The Broken Bough
Jun 19, 2015 · 43 min · ★ 7.6
Amanda negotiates with the Omec, a new alien race, for the future of Defiance; and the Tarrs return to find much changed and their loyalties tested between the humans, the Omec, and the Votanis Collective. Meanwhile, Nolan and Irisa encounter a survivor of Votanis Collective atrocities that can aid their first strike against Gen. Rahm Tak's oncoming army.
Directing: Larry Shaw · Writers: Todd Slavkin, Darren Swimmer · Starring: Billy MacLellan
3x04 Dead Air
Jun 26, 2015 · 43 min · ★ 6.8
Nolan and Amanda are captured while excavating a buried weapons cache; Berlin investigates a Votanis Collective bombing in the heart of Defiance and sees an opportunity to get revenge on Irisa; Stahma's clandestine relationship with the mysterious Omec leader T'evgin takes a turn.
Directing: Larry Shaw · Writers: Geoff Tock, Gregory Weidman · Starring: Billy MacLellan, Raymond Ablack
3x05 History Rhymes
Jul 3, 2015 · 43 min · ★ 7.7
Amanda and Doc Yewll must enlist the Omec for help rescuing Nolan and Irisa, who have fallen into an unexpected and potentially fatal tour of their own past. Meanwhile, Datak and Stahma prepare a decisive move against Gen. Rahm Tak, leader of the Votanis Collective.
Directing: Félix Alcalá · Writer: Anupam Nigam · Starring: Jake Manley, Drew Haytaoglu, Mayko Nguyen, Billy MacLellan
3x06 Where the Apples Fell
Jul 10, 2015 · 43 min · ★ 7.9
Nolan and Berlin pursue the Tarrs after their connection to the Votanis Collective is exposed; at the same time, Alak comes to grips with his future as a father.
Directing: Félix Alcalá · Writer: Paula Yoo · Starring: Mayko Nguyen, Billy MacLellan
3x07 The Beauty of Our Weapons
Jul 17, 2015 · 43 min · ★ 8.4
A visiting arms dealer divides Amanda, Nolan, and Berlin. Nolan recruits a militia, but the people need convincing. Datak and Alak have a reckoning. Stahma's presence causes strife.
Directing: Mairzee Almas · Writers: Jordan Heimer, Manuel Figueroa · Starring: Tony Nappo, Billy MacLellan
3x08 My Name Is Datak Tarr and I Have Come to Kill You
Jul 24, 2015 · 43 min · ★ 8.9
Defiance is under siege. As Nolan, Amanda, Irisa and the militia defend the town against the Votanis Collective, Datak recalls his father's chilling lessons and makes a pivotal decision, while Stahma takes an unexpected trip.
Directing: Mairzee Almas · Writer: Kevin Murphy · Starring: Spencer MacPherson, Tony Nappo, Billy MacLellan
3x09 Ostinato in White
Jul 31, 2015 · 43 min · ★ 8.0
A gruesome murder is committed by an unusual beast that's on the loose and being hunted down by Nolan and Irisa, while Doc Yewll delves into the surprising victim. Elsewhere, Amanda resists welcoming back Stahma; and T'evgin learns an unsettling truth about his daughter.
Directing: Allan Arkush · Writer: Bryan Q. Miller · Starring: Tony Nappo, Raymond Ablack, Carter Siddall
3x10 When Twilight Dims the Sky Above
Aug 7, 2015 · 43 min · ★ 8.1
Amanda decides to ignore Nolan's skepticism and welcome an encouraging Votanis Collective delegation to Defiance. Meanwhile, Stahma's loyalties are tested by an unexpected arrival; and T'evgin takes another step towards acclimating to life on Earth.
Directing: Allan Arkush · Writer: Brian A. Alexander · Starring: Wendy Crewson
3x11 Of a Demon in My View
Aug 14, 2015 · 43 min · ★ 8.0
Nolan is freed from custody; Amanda, Irisa and Berlin try to release Nolan from Kindzi's clutches; Datak regrets seeking help.
Directing: Thomas Burstyn · Writer: Nick Mueller · Starring: Demore Barnes, Raymond Ablack
3x12 The Awakening
Aug 21, 2015 · 43 min · ★ 8.1
Nolan, Amanda and Irisa search for a way to stop Kindzi from transporting more Omec to Earth; Datak tries to escape from an Omec compound; Stahma asks for forgiveness.
Directing: Michael Nankin · Writers: Darren Swimmer, Todd Slavkin · Starring: Demore Barnes, Raymond Ablack
3x13 Upon the March We Fittest Die Season Finale
Aug 28, 2015 · 43 min · ★ 8.5
Omec hunts Defiance citizens; Nolan, Amanda, and the others undertake a potential suicide mission to end the threat once and for all.
Directing: Michael Nankin · Writing: Kevin Murphy · Starring: Demore Barnes, Raymond Ablack