Marvel's The Defenders: Season 1
2017 · 8 episodes · ★ 7.4
Miniseries
What Season 1 of Marvel's The Defenders
A few months after the second season of Daredevil, New York brings together four vigilantes who until now have worked on their own. Matt Murdock, a blind lawyer, defends Hell's Kitchen. Jessica Jones works as a private investigator. Luke Cage, a former convict, takes on crime in Harlem. Danny Rand, a billionaire and Buddhist monk with mystical powers, protects his neighborhood in his own way. What forces them together is the Hand, an organization that becomes a shared threat. Each carries their own problems, and the group must learn to cooperate despite how different they are.
Season 1 Episodes
1x01 The H Word
Matt Murdock, Jessica Jones, Luke Cage and Danny Rand investigate criminals and fight injustice, unaware their paths are about to cross.
Directing: SJ Clarkson · Writing: Marco Ramirez, Doug Petrie · Starring: Peter McRobbie, Chloë Levine, Deborah Twiss, Gabe White
1x02 Mean Right Hook
As a new conspiracy takes shape, Matt finds old habits are hard to break, Jessica gets in over her head, Luke tracks a lead, and Danny meets his match.
Directing: SJ Clarkson · Writing: Lauren Schmidt Hissrich, Marco Ramirez · Starring: Rob Morgan, Babs Olusanmokun, Amy Rutberg, Susan Varon
1x03 Worst Behavior
Elektra's secrets are revealed. Danny changes his tactics. Matt gives Jessica some legal advice. Luke searches for the White Hat.
Directing: Peter Hoar · Writing: Lauren Schmidt Hissrich, Doug Petrie · Starring: Chloë Levine, Babs Olusanmokun, Michelle Federer, J. Mallory McCree
1x04 Royal Dragon
As the Defenders get to know each other over dinner, they're greeted by a series of party crashers -- none of them friendly.
Directing: Phil Abraham · Writing: Marco Ramirez, Doug Petrie · Starring: Babs Olusanmokun, Yutaka Takeuchi, Michelle Federer, Michael G. Chin
1x05 Take Shelter
Elektra's loyalties are questioned, Colleen clashes with an old acquaintance, and Luke proves he knows how to take a hit.
Directing: Uta Briesewitz · Writing: Lauren Schmidt Hissrich, Marco Ramirez, Doug Petrie · Starring: Babs Olusanmokun, Yutaka Takeuchi, Wai Ching Ho, Eka Darville
1x06 Ashes, Ashes
Stick offers up a theory, Danny finds himself sidelined, and Alexandra learns that it's not easy being the leader.
Directing: Stephen Surjik · Writing: Drew Goddard, Marco Ramirez · Starring: Chloë Levine, Yutaka Takeuchi, Wai Ching Ho, Ramón Rodríguez
1x07 Fish in the Jailhouse
Matt, Jessica and Luke embark on a desperate search. Colleen and Claire debate heroism. Elektra tries to recruit an all-important ally.
Directing: Félix Alcalá · Writing: Lauren Schmidt Hissrich, Marco Ramirez · Starring: Yutaka Takeuchi, Wai Ching Ho, Michael Basile, Ron Simons
1x08 The Defenders Season Finale
As New York edges closer to disaster, Elektra sees what's beyond the wall, and the Defenders make a last-ditch effort to save the city.
Directing: Farren Blackburn · Writing: Lauren Schmidt Hissrich, Marco Ramirez · Starring: Yutaka Takeuchi, Wai Ching Ho, Ron Simons, Brandon Morris
Season 1 Cast
Finn JonesDanny Rand / Iron Fist8 episodes
Wai Ching HoMadame Gao6 episodes
Jessica HenwickColleen Wing6 episodes
Yutaka TakeuchiMurakami5 episodes
Simone MissickMisty Knight5 episodes
Eka DarvilleMalcolm Ducasse4 episodes
Chloë LevineLexi Raymond3 episodes
Michelle FedererMichelle Raymond3 episodes
J. Mallory McCreeCole3 episodes
Ron SimonsStrieber3 episodes
Debbi MorganDelores2 episodes
Peter McRobbieFather LantomEpisode 1Where to Watch Season 1 of Marvel's The Defenders
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many episodes are in Marvel's The Defenders Season 1?
Season 1 of Marvel's The Defenders has 8 episodes.
When did Marvel's The Defenders Season 1 premiere?
Premiered on August 18, 2017.
Where to watch Marvel's The Defenders Season 1?
By subscription, on Disney Plus (availability may vary by country).
What is the best episode of Season 1?
According to the audience rating on TMDB, episode 1x03, "Worst Behavior," with a 7.9.