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Marvel's The Defenders, or simply The Defenders, is an American web television miniseries developed for Netflix by Douglas Petrie and Marco Ramirez, based on the Marvel Comics superhero team of the same name. It is set in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), sharing continuity with the films of the franchise and is the culmination of a series of interconnected shows from Marvel and Netflix. The miniseries is produced by Marvel Television in association with ABC Studios, with Petrie and Ramirez serving as showrunners.[1]
The limited series stars Charlie Cox as Matt Murdock / Daredevil, Krysten Ritter as Jessica Jones, Mike Colter as Luke Cage, and Finn Jones as Danny Rand / Iron Fist, all reprising their roles from their individual series. Development of the miniseries began in late 2013, with Cox the first actor cast in May 2014, and Jones the final of the title four cast in February 2016. Petrie and Ramirez joined as showrunners in April, after serving in the same role on the second season of Daredevil, and filming began in New York City that October.
The Defenders consists of eight episodes, and was released on August 18, 2017. It was added to Disney+ on March 16, 2022.
Synopsis[]
The superheroes Daredevil, Jessica Jones, Luke Cage, and Iron Fist team-up to save New York City.
Cast[]
Starring[]
- Charlie Cox as Matt Murdock/Daredevil
- Krysten Ritter as Jessica Jones
- Mike Colter as Carl Lucas/Luke Cage
- Finn Jones as Danny Rand/Iron Fist
Supporting Cast[]
- Deborah Ann Woll as Karen Page
- Elden Henson as Franklin "Foggy" Nelson
- Élodie Yung as Elektra Natchios
- Rosario Dawson as Claire Temple
- Scott Glenn as Stick
- Carrie-Anne Moss as Jeri Hogarth
- Rachael Taylor as Trish Walker
- Eka Darville as Malcolm Ducasse
- Simone Missick as Misty Knight
- Jessica Henwick as Colleen Wing
- Sigourney Weaver as Alexandra
- Marko Zaror as Shaft
- Rob Morgan as Turk Barrett
Episodes[]
| No. | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "The H Word" | S. J. Clarkson | Douglas Petrie & Marco Ramirez | August 18, 2017 |
| Matt Murdock, Jessica Jones, Luke Cage, and Danny Rand investigate criminals and fight injustice, unaware their paths are about to cross. | ||||
| 2 | "Mean Right Hook" | S. J. Clarkson | Lauren Schmidt Hissrich & Marco Ramirez | August 18, 2017 |
| 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. | ||||
| 3 | "Worst Behavior" | Peter Hoar | Douglas Petrie & Marco Ramirez | August 18, 2017 |
| Elektra's secrets are revealed. Danny changes his tactics. Matt gives Jessica some legal advice. Luke searches for the White Hat. | ||||
| 4 | "Royal Dragon" | Phil Abraham | Douglas Petrie & Marco Ramirez | August 18, 2017 |
| As the Defenders get to know each other over dinner, they're greeted by a series of party crashers—none of them friendly. | ||||
| 5 | "Take Shelter" | Uta Briesewitz | Lauren Schmidt Hissrich, Douglas Petrie & Marco Ramirez | August 18, 2017 |
| Elektra's loyalties are questioned, Colleen clashes with an old acquaintance, and Luke proves he knows how to take a hit. | ||||
| 6 | "Ashes, Ashes" | Stephen Surjik | Drew Goddard & Marco Ramirez | August 18, 2017 |
| Stick offers up a theory, Danny finds himself sidelined, and Alexandra learns that it's not easy being the leader. | ||||
| 7 | "Fish in the Jailhouse" | Félix Enríquez Alcalá | Lauren Schmidt Hissrich & Marco Ramirez | August 18, 2017 |
| Matt, Jessica, and Luke embark on a desperate search. Colleen and Claire debate heroism. Elektra tries to recruit an all-important ally. | ||||
| 8 | "The Defenders" | Farren Blackburn | Lauren Schmidt Hissrich & Marco Ramirez | August 18, 2017 |
| 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. | ||||
Accolades[]
| Year | Award | Category | Recipient | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | NAACP Image Awards | Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series | Mike Colter | Nominated |
| Saturn Awards | Best Supporting Actress on Television | Krysten Ritter | ||
| Best New Media Superhero Series | Marvel's The Defenders | |||
| Black Reel Awards | Outstanding Television Movie or Limited Series | Marvel's The Defenders | ||
| Outstanding Actor, TV Movie or Limited Series | Mike Colter | |||
| Outstanding Supporting Actress, TV Movie or Limited Series | Rosario Dawson | |||
| Simone Missick |
Videos[]
Gallery[]
References[]
External links[]
The Defenders on Netflix- The Defenders (miniseries) on Wikipedia
- The Defenders on Marvel.com
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