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Defiance S2E3 — The Cord and the Ax

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Defiance•Season 2•Episode 3

The Cord and the Ax

7.8/10 · 432 votesJul 3, 201443 min

Ranked #3 of 13 in Season 2•+0.1 vs season avg

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.

Directed byMichael Nankin

Written byAllison Miller

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Grant Bowler

Grant Bowler

Joshua Nolan

Julie Benz

Julie Benz

Amanda Rosewater

Stephanie Leonidas

Stephanie Leonidas

Irisa

Tony Curran

Tony Curran

Datak Tarr

Jaime Murray

Jaime Murray

Stahma Tarr

Dewshane Williams

Dewshane Williams

Tommy LaSalle

Graham Greene

Graham Greene

Rafe McCawley

Jesse Rath

Jesse Rath

Alak Tarr

James Murray

James Murray

Mayor Niles Pottinger

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Michael Nankin

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Allison Miller

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Episode Summary

"The Cord and the Ax" is episode 3 of Defiance season 2. It scored 7.8/10 from 432 votes, ranking #3 of 13 episodes this season (season average 7.7). Directed by Michael Nankin and written by Allison Miller, it aired on July 3, 2014.

Next: E4 · Beasts of Burden Best of Season 2