TV series
The Defective
2021, Chinese, on bilibili. Created by Priest.
A futuristic society is ruled by the Eden System, a mind-link technology aid that removes pain and worry. However, those incapable of being integrated into its system are outcast to the eighth galaxy. Alliance General Lin Jingheng and young Lu Bixing couldn’t be more different, but find themselves united by a common cause: leading the “defectives” in fighting against this unjust world.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 16
- Episode length
- 18 min
- Status
- Ended in 2021
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Where to watch The Defective
The Defective is streaming on Crunchyroll and Sony Liv in India.
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Latest episode
S1 E16: Yesterday Once More
Aired 5 November 2021
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
Details
- First aired
- 30 July 2021
- Last aired
- 5 November 2021
- Network
- bilibili
- Original title
- 残次品·放逐星空
- Language
- Chinese
- Country
- China
- Type
- Scripted
- Rated
- TV-14
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What The Defective is based on
The Defective is adapted from a novel.
Source details from Wikidata and TMDB.
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The Defective: quick answers
Is The Defective worth watching?
The Defective doesn’t have enough ratings for a verdict yet.
How many seasons of The Defective are there?
The Defective has 1 season and 16 episodes, about 18 minutes each.
Is The Defective finished?
Yes. The Defective ended in 2021, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is The Defective on?
The Defective is streaming on Crunchyroll and Sony Liv in India. (Checked 3 November 2026.)
The Defective parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Defective is rated TV-14. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
What shows are like The Defective?
If you liked The Defective, try Heaven Official's Blessing, Pantheon, Blade Runner: Black Lotus.
Who created The Defective?
The Defective was created by Priest and stars Shen Lei, Liang Dawei, Yajing Tang.
What is The Defective based on?
The Defective is adapted from a novel.