TV series
Marvel's The Defenders
2017, English, on Netflix. Created by Doug Petrie & Marco Ramirez.
The devil of Hell's Kitchen, the smart-ass detective, the hero of Harlem & the kid with the glowing fist.
Daredevil, Jessica Jones, Luke Cage and Iron Fist join forces to take on common enemies as a sinister conspiracy threatens New York City.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 8
- Episode length
- 55 min
- Status
- Ended in 2017
Worth the Hype
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7.0/10 from 1,754 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Marvel's The Defenders
Marvel's The Defenders is streaming on JioHotstar and VI movies and tv in India.
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VI movies and tvAvailability in India as of 9 November 2026. Streaming data by JustWatch.
Latest episode
S1 E8: The Defenders
Aired 18 August 2017
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- Doug PetrieCreator
- Marco RamirezCreator
- Charlie CoxMatt Murdock / Daredevil · 8 ep
- Krysten RitterJessica Jones · 8 ep
- Mike ColterLuke Cage · 8 ep
- Finn JonesDanny Rand / Iron Fist · 8 ep
- Élodie YungElektra Natchios · 8 ep
- Wai Ching HoMadame Gao · 6 ep
- Rosario DawsonClaire Temple · 6 ep
- Jessica HenwickColleen Wing · 6 ep
- Scott GlennStick · 6 ep
- Sigourney WeaverAlexandra Reid · 6 ep
- Yutaka TakeuchiMurakami · 5 ep
- Elden HensonFoggy Nelson · 5 ep
Details
- First aired
- 18 August 2017
- Last aired
- 18 August 2017
- Network
- Netflix
- Language
- English
- Country
- United States
- Type
- Miniseries
- Rated
- TV-MA
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News & fan talk
What Marvel's The Defenders is based on
Marvel's The Defenders is based on Daredevil, a film character by Bill Everett and Stan Lee, Iron Fist, a comics character by Bill Everett, Gil Kane, and Roy Thomas, Luke Cage, a comics character by George Tuska, John Romita Sr., and Archie Goodwin, and Jessica Jones, a comics character by Brian Michael Bendis and Michael Gaydos.
Film character
Daredevil
By Bill Everett and Stan Lee
Comics character
Iron Fist
By Bill Everett, Gil Kane, and Roy Thomas
Comics character
Luke Cage
By George Tuska, John Romita Sr., and Archie Goodwin
Comics character
Jessica Jones
By Brian Michael Bendis and Michael Gaydos
Source details from Wikidata and TMDB.
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Marvel's The Defenders: quick answers
Is Marvel's The Defenders worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.0/10 from 1,754 TMDB viewer ratings.
How many seasons of Marvel's The Defenders are there?
Marvel's The Defenders has 1 season and 8 episodes, about 55 minutes each.
Is Marvel's The Defenders finished?
Yes. Marvel's The Defenders ended in 2017, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is Marvel's The Defenders on?
Marvel's The Defenders is streaming on JioHotstar and VI movies and tv in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
Marvel's The Defenders parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Marvel's The Defenders is rated TV-MA. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
What shows are like Marvel's The Defenders?
If you liked Marvel's The Defenders, try Marvel's Daredevil, Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., Titans.
Who created Marvel's The Defenders?
Marvel's The Defenders was created by Doug Petrie and Marco Ramirez and stars Charlie Cox, Krysten Ritter, Mike Colter.
What is Marvel's The Defenders based on?
Marvel's The Defenders is based on Daredevil, a film character by Bill Everett and Stan Lee, Iron Fist, a comics character by Bill Everett, Gil Kane, and Roy Thomas, Luke Cage, a comics character by George Tuska, John Romita Sr., and Archie Goodwin, and Jessica Jones, a comics character by Brian Michael Bendis and Michael Gaydos.