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The devil of Hell's Kitchen, the smart-ass detective, the hero of Harlem & the kid with the glowing fist.
Daredevil, Jessica Jones, Luke Cage and Iron Fist join forces to take on common enemies as a sinister conspiracy threatens New York City.
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Checked Sep 3, 2026
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Daredevil, Jessica Jones, Luke Cage and Iron Fist join forces to take on common enemies as a sinister conspiracy threatens New York City.
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Episode 1
Matt Murdock, Jessica Jones, Luke Cage and Danny Rand investigate criminals and fight injustice, unaware their paths are about to cross.
Directed by SJ ClarksonWritten by Marco Ramirez, Douglas PetrieGuest stars Peter McRobbie, Chloë Levine, Deborah Twiss, Gabe White, Marko Zaror, Wai Ching Ho, Michelle Federer, Simon Feil
Episode 2
As a new conspiracy takes shape, Matt finds old habits are hard to break, Jessica gets in over her head, Luke tracks a lead, and Danny meets his match.
Directed by SJ ClarksonWritten by Lauren Schmidt Hissrich, Marco RamirezGuest stars Rob Morgan, Babs Olusanmokun, Amy Rutberg, Susan Varon, Alex Moggridge, Wai Ching Ho, Carrie-Anne Moss, Emily Dorsch
Episode 3
Elektra's secrets are revealed. Danny changes his tactics. Matt gives Jessica some legal advice. Luke searches for the White Hat.
Directed by Peter HoarWritten by Lauren Schmidt Hissrich, Douglas PetrieGuest stars Chloë Levine, Babs Olusanmokun, Michelle Federer, J. Mallory McCree, Debbi Morgan, Zack Robidas, Andrea Cirie, David Hilfstein
Episode 4
As the Defenders get to know each other over dinner, they're greeted by a series of party crashers -- none of them friendly.
Directed by Phil AbrahamWritten by Marco Ramirez, Douglas PetrieGuest stars Babs Olusanmokun, Yutaka Takeuchi, Michelle Federer, Michael G. Chin, Phil Nee, Scott Glenn, Sigourney Weaver
Episode 5
Elektra's loyalties are questioned, Colleen clashes with an old acquaintance, and Luke proves he knows how to take a hit.
Directed by Uta BriesewitzWritten by Lauren Schmidt Hissrich, Marco Ramirez, Douglas PetrieGuest stars Babs Olusanmokun, Yutaka Takeuchi, Wai Ching Ho, Eka Darville, Deborah Ann Woll, Rachael Taylor, Ramón Rodríguez, Rosario Dawson
Episode 6
Stick offers up a theory, Danny finds himself sidelined, and Alexandra learns that it's not easy being the leader.
Directed by Stephen SurjikWritten by Marco Ramirez, Drew GoddardGuest stars Chloë Levine, Yutaka Takeuchi, Wai Ching Ho, Ramón Rodríguez, Scott Glenn, Sigourney Weaver
Episode 7
Matt, Jessica and Luke embark on a desperate search. Colleen and Claire debate heroism. Elektra tries to recruit an all-important ally.
Directed by Félix AlcaláWritten by Lauren Schmidt Hissrich, Marco RamirezGuest stars Yutaka Takeuchi, Wai Ching Ho, Michael Basile, Ron Simons, Deborah Ann Woll, Ramón Rodríguez, Rosario Dawson, Elden Henson
Episode 8
As New York edges closer to disaster, Elektra sees what's beyond the wall, and the Defenders make a last-ditch effort to save the city.
Directed by Farren BlackburnWritten by Lauren Schmidt Hissrich, Marco RamirezGuest stars Yutaka Takeuchi, Wai Ching Ho, Ron Simons, Brandon Morris, Zenzi Williams, Eka Darville, Deborah Ann Woll, Rachael Taylor
Episode information updated Sep 17, 2026
Charlie CoxMatt Murdock / Daredevil
Krysten RitterJessica Jones
Mike ColterLuke Cage
Finn JonesDanny Rand / Iron Fist
Élodie YungElektra Natchios
Peter McRobbieFather Lantom
Chloë LevineLexi Raymond
Deborah TwissAaron's mother
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