The Defenders (TV series)

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.
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. 	Matt Murdock, Jessica Jones, Luke Cage, and Danny Rand investigate criminals and fight injustice, unaware their paths are about to cross. 	Matt Murdock, Jessica Jones, Luke Cage, and Danny Rand investigate criminals and fight injustice, unaware their paths are about to cross. 	Matt Murdock, Jessica Jones, Luke Cage, and Danny Rand investigate criminals and fight injustice, unaware their paths are about to cross. 	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.	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.	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.	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.	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. 	Elektra's secrets are revealed. Danny changes his tactics. Matt gives Jessica some legal advice. Luke searches for the White Hat. 	Elektra's secrets are revealed. Danny changes his tactics. Matt gives Jessica some legal advice. Luke searches for the White Hat. 	Elektra's secrets are revealed. Danny changes his tactics. Matt gives Jessica some legal advice. Luke searches for the White Hat. 	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. 	As the Defenders get to know each other over dinner, they're greeted by a series of party crashers—none of them friendly. 	As the Defenders get to know each other over dinner, they're greeted by a series of party crashers—none of them friendly. 	As the Defenders get to know each other over dinner, they're greeted by a series of party crashers—none of them friendly. 	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. 	Elektra's loyalties are questioned, Colleen clashes with an old acquaintance, and Luke proves he knows how to take a hit. 	Elektra's loyalties are questioned, Colleen clashes with an old acquaintance, and Luke proves he knows how to take a hit. 	Elektra's loyalties are questioned, Colleen clashes with an old acquaintance, and Luke proves he knows how to take a hit. 	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. 	Stick offers up a theory, Danny finds himself sidelined, and Alexandra learns that it's not easy being the leader. 	Stick offers up a theory, Danny finds himself sidelined, and Alexandra learns that it's not easy being the leader. 	Stick offers up a theory, Danny finds himself sidelined, and Alexandra learns that it's not easy being the leader. 	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. 	Matt, Jessica, and Luke embark on a desperate search. Colleen and Claire debate heroism. Elektra tries to recruit an all-important ally. 	Matt, Jessica, and Luke embark on a desperate search. Colleen and Claire debate heroism. Elektra tries to recruit an all-important ally. 	Matt, Jessica, and Luke embark on a desperate search. Colleen and Claire debate heroism. Elektra tries to recruit an all-important ally. 	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. 	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. 	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. 	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. 	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 	rowspan="7"
2018	Saturn Awards 	Best Supporting Actress on Television 	Krysten Ritter 	
2018	Saturn Awards 	Best New Media Superhero Series 	Marvel's The Defenders	
2018	Black Reel Awards 	Outstanding Television Movie or Limited Series 	Marvel's The Defenders	
2018	Black Reel Awards 	Outstanding Actor, TV Movie or Limited Series 	Mike Colter 	
2018	Black Reel Awards 	Outstanding Supporting Actress, TV Movie or Limited Series	Rosario Dawson 	
2018	Black Reel Awards 	Outstanding Supporting Actress, TV Movie or Limited Series	Simone Missick 	
==Videos==
The Defenders Unite at NYCC 2016
Midland Circle Security Elevator B
Marvel’s The Defenders Featurette HD Netflix
==Gallery==
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Charlie Cox as Matt Murdock Daredevil.jpg|Charlie Cox as Matt Murdock/Daredevil
Krysten Ritter as Jessica Jones.jpg|Krysten Ritter as Jessica Jones
Mike Colter as Luke Cage.jpg|Mike Colter as Luke Cage
Finn Jones as Danny Rand Iron Fist.jpg|Finn Jones as Danny Rand/Iron Fist
The Defenders - 1x02 - Mean Right Hook - Photography - Misty and Jessica.jpg
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The Defenders - 1x01 - The H Word - Photography - Luke Cage Prison.jpg
The Defenders - 1x01 - The H Word - Photography - Danny.jpg
The Defenders - 1x02 - Mean Right Hook - Photography - Alexandra.jpg|Sigourney Weaver as Alexandra
The Defenders - 1x02 - Mean Right Hook - Photography - Interrogation.jpeg
The Defenders - 1x03 - Worst Behavior - Photography - Alexandra.jpg
The Defenders - 1x03 - Worst Behavior - Photography - Elektra Bodies.jpg
The Defenders - 1x03 - Worst Behavior - Photography - Jessica, Danny, Matt and Luke.jpg
The Defenders - 1x03 - Worst Behavior - Elektra.jpeg
The Defenders - 1x03 - Worst Behavior - Danny and Matt.jpeg
The Defenders - 1x04 - Royal Dragon - Photography - Stick and the Defenders.jpg
The Defenders - 1x04 - Royal Dragon - Photography - Defenders Dinner.jpg
The Defenders - 1x04 - Royal Dragon - Photography - Elektra Weapons.jpg
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The Defenders - 1x05 - Take Shelter - Photography - Daredevil.jpg
The Defenders - 1x05 - Take Shelter - Photography - Misty and Luke.jpg
The Defenders - 1x05 - Take Shelter - Photography - Stick.jpeg
The Defenders - 1x05 - Take Shelter - Photography - Karen.jpeg
The Defenders - 1x05 - Take Shelter - Photography - Danny and Luke.jpg
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The Defenders - 1x05 - Take Shelter - Elektra.jpg
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The Defenders - 1x07 - Fish in the Jailhouse - Photography - Luke, Jessica and Matt.jpg
The Defenders - 1x07 - Fish in the Jailhouse - Photography - Karen and Foggy.jpeg
The Defenders - 1x08 - The Defenders - Photography - Colleen.jpeg
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