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.
The best episode of "Defiance" season 2 is "The Opposite of Hallelujah", rated 7.5/10 from 457 user votes. It was directed by Michael Nankin and written by Kevin Murphy. "The Opposite of Hallelujah" aired on 6/19/2014 and is rated 0.0 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "In My Secret Life".
Nolan's desperate search for Irisa yields vital information which takes him south; back in Defiance, the Earth Republic has installed Mayor Pottinger, a charming, calculating and ambitious man who takes control.
Director: Michael Nankin
Writer: Kevin Murphy
Irisa returns to Defiance and is arrested; Mayor Pottinger offers Nolan her release in exchange for capturing those responsible for nearly killing him; Stahma plots to keep Datak behind bars.
Director: Michael Nankin
Writer: Michael Taylor
Irisa's terrifying black-outs escalate, driving a wedge of secrecy between her and a worried Nolan. Meanwhile, the Tarr family business thrives under Stahma's self-appointed direction while an increasingly suspicious Datak remains in jail.
Director: Michael Nankin
Writer: Allison Miller
After his caravan is viscously attacked in the badlands, a badly shaken Pottinger orders Nolan to hunt down and destroy those responsible. Nolan’s manhunt implicates one of Rafe’s miners causing tensions to explode.
Director: Allan Kroeker
Writer: Todd Slavkin, Darren Swimmer
Amanda is terrorised by a stalker but the true reasons behind her frightening experiences have far reaching ramifications not only for her but for Pottinger and Doc Yewll as well.
Director: Allan Kroeker
Writer: Nevin Densham
After an Arkfall crash, Pottinger recruits Nolan to lead their salvage mission but his secret agenda puts them in grave danger against an Alien race they’ve never encountered before.
Director: Allan Arkush
Writer: Brian A. Alexander
Datak is framed for a bizarre murder and turns to an unlikely ally for help; Irisa discovers more about her destiny after encountering a mysterious stranger.
Director: Allan Arkush
Writer: Brusta Brown, John Mitchell Todd
Nolan must stop a terrorist from destroying New York, but his biggest obstacle may be….Amanda?
Director: Larry Shaw
Writer: Bryan Q. Miller
Kenya’s earth-shattering return continues sending shock waves through Defiance as Stahma tries to reconcile Kenya’s reappearance, while Doc Yewll works to keep her own dark secret hidden.
Director: Larry Shaw
Writer: Kevin Murphy
Nolan and Rafe race against the clock to rescue Amanda and Pottinger trapped in a deadly mine collapse.
Director: Andy Wolk
Writer: Anupam Nigam
With Nolan searching for Irisa, Amanda is forced to take on the badge as Deputy when the shocking murder of one of their own rocks Defiance.
Director: Andy Wolk
Writer: Phoef Sutton
Nolan races to save Tommy’s life and stop Irisa before her growing forces can put their devastating plan into motion. Meanwhile back in town, Amanda learns the heart-breaking truth about her sister’s murder leading to a daring showdown between Amanda and Stahma.
Director: Michael Nankin
Writer: Todd Slavkin, Darren Swimmer
The fate of Defiance hangs in the balance; Nolan must fight against the republic and old friends to stop Irisa.
Director: Kevin Murphy
Writer: Michael Nankin