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Defiance, Ep. 1.13: “Everything is Broken” delivers a satisfying finale

Defiance, Season 1: Episode 13 – “Everything is Broken” Directed by Michael Nankin Written by Kevin Murphy Returns to SyFy in 2014 When Defiance came along a couple months ago, there weren’t high expectations. It’s been a while since good science-fiction series populated TV (turn your attention to Orphan Black, if you didn’t catch the first season). …

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Defiance, Ep. 1.12: “Past is Prologue” – A focused set-up to the season finale

Penultimate episodes in seasons are notoriously difficult (unless they’re in a season of Game of Thrones), since most of the work being done is meant to drive attention and expectations towards the finale. Defiance hasn’t really had an up-and-down first season with memorable episodes here and there. It’s mostly just been fine. It’s surprising, then, that it’s the penultimate episode that addresses some of the minor gripes I’ve been having while watching.

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Defiance, Ep. 1.05: “A Well Respected Man” – Having your eye on the wrong snake

It was in my review of last week’s episode of Defiance that I suggested a StarCraft connection for this series. Maybe it’s because I played those games too much, but that Volge up there looks like it could be an accurate cross between a Protoss Zealot and a Zerg Hydralisk.

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Defiance, Ep. 1.03: “Down in the Ground Where the Dead Men Go” – Promises kept and promises broken

Last week, Defiance had a two-hour premiere that functioned almost as a TV movie. There were three acts that were clearly demarcated with the final act typically immersing itself in some high-stakes action. If you missed the premiere and haven’t had a chance to look up any information about Defiance, there’s a lot you should know. First of all, this is a proper science-fiction series, which didn’t use to need to be a preface for a SyFy show.

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