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Marvel's The Defenders is an American television miniseries created by Douglas Petrie and Marco Ramirez for the streaming service Netflix, based on the Marvel Comics characters Daredevil, Jessica Jones, Luke Cage, and Iron Fist, who form the eponymous superhero team.
- United States
- John Paesano
- English
- Douglas Petrie, Marco Ramirez
- Daredevil
- Jessica Jones
- Luke Cage
- Iron Fist
- The Defenders
Origins Matt Murdock (Charlie Cox) lost his sight at age 9 when he was exposed to hazardous waste, though his other senses were subsequently heightened to superhuman levels. His dad, who purposely lost boxing matches for a local mobster, was then killed after reneging on a deal. Young Murdock was sent to live at a church-run orphanage, during which...
Origins A car crash that killed her parents landed Jessica Jones (Krysten Ritter) in the hospital, where, unbeknownst to her, a paramilitary organization specializing in the enhancement of soldiers through chemicals provided the funding to bring her back to health. Jones was adopted by a talent agent as a publicity stunt for child star Trish Walker...
Origins A former marine and Savannah cop, Carl Lucas (Mike Colter) was framed for a crime he didn’t commit and sent to Seagate Prison. He found solace in his therapist (and future wife), Reva, while he was forced by the guards to fight in illegal boxing matches. Carl planned to expose these crimes at Seagate, but the guards got wind of it and had h...
Origins The son of the billionaire behind Rand Enterprises, Danny Rand (Finn Jones) lost his parents when their plane crashed in the Himalayas. The young boy, presumed dead by the rest of the world, was taken in by monks to the mystical city of K’un-Lun, whose gate to the outside world only opens every 15 years. He learned the ways of martial arts ...
What We Know About The Defenders So Far: 1. The heroes first meet at the headquarters to Midland Circle. They are all following their own leads to uncover a mystery happening in NYC, but they weren’t expecting to meet each other on this night. They have to make quick with niceties as they are accosted by a group of adversaries. 1. Sigourney Weaver ...
So, Marco – how much was The Defenders based on the Marvel movie model, with the Avengers? “I mean just in framework, and in terms of expectation, and how they realised the expectation is gonna...
- Huw Fullerton
Marvel's The Defenders, or simply The Defenders, is a television miniseries based on the Marvel Comics team of the same name. It is a crossover event between Daredevil, Jessica Jones, Luke Cage and Iron Fist. It is set after the events of the second season of Daredevil, the first season of...
Marvel’s The Defenders follows Daredevil AKA Matt Murdock (Charlie Cox), Jessica Jones (Krysten Ritter), Luke Cage (Mike Colter) and Iron Fist AKA Danny Rand (Finn Jones), a quartet of singular heroes with one common goal – to save New York City.
Here’s what each hero is up to heading into “The Defenders,” based on their own individual shows. Be warned of spoilers for each hero’s show as you read on! Matt Murdoch aka Daredevil....
Ross Andru. In-story information. Base (s) Sanctum Sanctorum. Richmond Riding Academy. Patsy Walker's Montclair, NJ house [1] Roster. See: List of Defenders members. The Defenders are a set of superhero groups with rotating membership appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics.
