The Defenders
Seen it?2010 | 1 seasons | 60 min | Comedy, Drama
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With a short run with a modest audience and little lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Marvel's Daredevil, start here.
- The mood
- Funny with heart.
- The pace
- 1 season: a few weeks of evenings, hour-long episodes, about 18 hours in all.
- What might put you off
- Rated TV-PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
- It was cancelled, so the story may not get a proper ending.
The Defenders is a drama about two colorful Las Vegas defense attorneys who go all-in when it comes to representing their clients. Nick and Pete are the local go-to guys with an eclectic client list who are still looking to hit their own jackpot.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Ran for 1 season and reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 30K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Created by Niels Mueller, Kevin Kennedy
- Jim BelushiNick Morelli
- Jerry O'ConnellPete Kaczmarek
- Jurnee Smollett-BellLisa Tyler
- Tanya FischerZoey Waters