Defiance
New Earth. New rules.
Created by Rockne S. O'Bannon, Michael Taylor, Kevin Murphy
On Syfy
A post-apocalyptic ensemble drama about coexistence and community-building in a transformed world, balancing sci-fi spectacle with interpersonal stakes.
In the near future, planet Earth is permanently altered following the sudden—and tumultuous—arrival of seven unique alien races. In the boom-town of Defiance, the newly-formed civilization of humans and aliens must learn to co-exist peacefully.
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Questions people ask
Is Defiance violent? Somewhat. More violent than 71% of series.
Is Defiance scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 66% of series.
Is Defiance sad? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Does Defiance leave you hopeful? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Is Defiance easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
These describe how the series comes across across its whole run, compared with other well-known series. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked episode by episode, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.
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Cinnamon Score
How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
You have seen this shape before.
How unlike any other series this one feels
How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
Ensemble
Everything like Defiance, and what each one shares →
Like Defiance
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Defiance
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Defiance, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Defiance, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Defiance, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
