The Defenders (Netflix series)

The Defenders
Creator(s):	Douglas Petrie Marco Ramirez
Number of Seasons:	1
Number of Episodes:	8
Running Time:	60 mins
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The Defenders is a Netflix series that is part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe that features the team up of Daredevil, Jessica Jones, Luke Cage and Iron Fist. The series was released on August 18, 2017.

Overview

'Marvel’s The Defenders' follows Daredevil, Jessica Jones, Luke Cage and Iron Fist. A quartet of singular heroes with one common goal - to save New York City. This is the story of four solitary figures, burdened with their own personal challenges, who realize they just might be stronger when teamed together.

Cast

Main

• Charlie Cox as Matt Murdock/Daredevil
• Krysten Ritter as Jessica Jones
• Mike Colter as Luke Cage
• Finn Jones as Danny Rand/Iron Fist

Recurring

• Eka Darville as Malcolm Ducasse
• Scott Glenn as Stick
• Elden Henson as Foggy Nelson
• Simone Missick as Misty Knight
• Deborah Ann Woll as Karen Page
• Carrie-Anne Moss as Jeryn Hogarth
• Rosario Dawson as Claire Temple
• Rachael Taylor as Trish Walker
• Jessica Henwick as Colleen Wing
• Wai Ching Ho as Madame Gao
• Élodie Yung as Elektra Natchios
• Sigourney Weaver as Alexandra Reid^[1]
• Marko Zaror as Shaft^[2]
• Ramón Rodríguez as Bakuto

Guest

To be added

Episodes

Season 1

• "The H Word"
• "Mean Right Hook"
• "Worst Behavior"
• "Royal Dragon"
• "Take Shelter"
• "Ashes, Ashes"
• "Fish in the Jailhouse"
• "The Defenders"

Production

Filming began in October 2016 in New York City. The series is being filmed back-to-back with Jessica Jones Season Two.

Trivia

• In the comics, the Defenders were founded by Doctor Strange, who received his own solo film in 2016.
• Despite being set to feature in this series, Jessica Jones has not appeared as a member of The Defenders in the comics.
• The end of Daredevil's second season may have been setup for The Defenders with the teams foe being The Hand with a now evil and extremely powerful Elektra Natchios.
• Working title for filming of season one is "Group Therapy."

Gallery

Filming, Promotion, and Concept Art

Videos

Marvel's The Defenders - SDCC Teaser - Netflix HD

Marvel’s The Defenders Official Trailer Netflix HD

Marvel’s The Defenders Official Trailer 2 HD Netflix

Marvel’s The Defenders Official Trailer 3 HD Netflix

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Marvel's The Defenders San Diego Comic-Con Netflix

Marvel's The Defenders NYCC Surprise Netflix

The Defenders Promo

San Diego Comic Con Sizzle presented by Marvel and Netflix

The Defenders First Look At Marvel Mashup Cover Shoot Entertainment Weekly

Stan Lee The Man, the Myth, the Marvel Hero Featurette Netflix

Marvel’s The Defenders Featurette HD Netflix

Marvel's The Defenders Claire Temple Netflix

The Defenders Objection Netflix

Marvel’s The Defenders 360 Street Scene HD Netflix

External links

The Defenders on IMDB

References