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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.

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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

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Matt Murdock/DaredevilJessica JonesCarl Lucas/Luke CageDanny Rand/Iron FistKaren PageFranklin "Foggy" NelsonElektra NatchiosClaire TempleStickJeri HogarthTrish WalkerMisty KnightColleen Wing
Episodes
"The H Word" • "Mean Right Hook" • "Worst Behavior" • "Royal Dragon" • "Take Shelter" • "Ashes, Ashes" • "Fish in the Jailhouse" • "The Defenders"
See Also
DefendersThe Hand


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