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Defiance S1E11 — Past Is Prologue
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Defiance•Season 1•Episode 11

Past Is Prologue

7.7/10 · 506 votesJul 1, 201343 min

Ranked #1 of 12 in Season 1•+0.4 vs season avg

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Amanda’s mayoral campaign is threatened when Nolan is involved in an accident on the eve of the election, prompting the town to question Amanda’s decision to appoint him as Lawkeeper.

Directed byMichael Nankin
Written byMichael Taylor
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Grant Bowler

Grant Bowler

Joshua Nolan

Julie Benz

Julie Benz

Amanda Rosewater

Stephanie Leonidas

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Irisa

Tony Curran

Tony Curran

Datak Tarr

Jaime Murray

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Stahma Tarr

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Tommy LaSalle

Graham Greene

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Mia Kirshner

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Episode Summary

"Past Is Prologue" is episode 11 of Defiance season 1. It scored 7.7/10 from 506 votes, ranking #1 of 12 episodes this season (season average 7.3). Directed by Michael Nankin and written by Michael Taylor, it aired on July 1, 2013.

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