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The H Word The H Word
Matt Murdock, Jessica Jones, Luke Cage, and Danny Rand investigate criminals and fight injustice, unaware their paths are about to cross.
August 18, 2017
Mean Right Hook Mean Right Hook
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.
August 18, 2017
Worst Behavior Worst Behavior
Elektra's secrets are revealed. Danny changes his tactics. Matt gives Jessica some legal advice. Luke searches for the White Hat.
August 18, 2017
Royal Dragon Royal Dragon
As the Defenders get to know each other over dinner, they're greeted by a series of party crashers - none of them friendly.
August 18, 2017
Take Shelter Take Shelter
Elektra's loyalties are questioned, Colleen clashes with an old acquaintance, and Luke proves he knows how to take a hit.
August 18, 2017
Ashes, Ashes Ashes, Ashes
Stick offers up a theory, Danny finds himself sidelined, and Alexandra learns that it's not easy being the leader.
August 18, 2017
Fish in the Jailhouse Fish in the Jailhouse
Matt, Jessica and Luke embark on a desperate search. Colleen and Claire debate heroism. Elektra tries to recruit an all-important ally.
August 18, 2017
The Defenders The Defenders
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.
August 18, 2017
Directed by
S.J. Clarkson S.J. Clarkson ... as SJ Clarkson
Peter Hoar Peter Hoar  
Phil Abraham Phil Abraham  
Uta Briesewitz Uta Briesewitz  
Stephen Surjik Stephen Surjik  
Félix Enríquez Alcalá Félix Enríquez Alcalá  
Farren Blackburn Farren Blackburn  
Written by
Stan Lee Stan Lee ... based on the Marvel comics by
Bill Everett Bill Everett ... based on the Marvel comics by
Brian Michael Bendis Brian Michael Bendis ... based on the Marvel comics by
Michael Gaydos Michael Gaydos ... based on the Marvel comics by
Archie Goodwin Archie Goodwin ... based on the Marvel comics by
George Tuska George Tuska ... based on the Marvel comics by
Roy Thomas Roy Thomas ... based on the Marvel comics by
John Romita Sr. John Romita Sr. ... based on the Marvel comics by
Gil Kane Gil Kane ... based on the Marvel comics by
Douglas Petrie Douglas Petrie ... created by / written by
Marco Ramirez Marco Ramirez ... created by / written by
Lauren Schmidt Hissrich Lauren Schmidt Hissrich ... written by
Matt Owens Matt Owens ... story editor
Drew Goddard Drew Goddard ... written by
Cast
Charlie Cox Charlie Cox ... Matt Murdock (8 episodes)
Krysten Ritter Krysten Ritter ... Jessica Jones (8 episodes)
Mike Colter Mike Colter ... Luke Cage (8 episodes)
Finn Jones Finn Jones ... Danny Rand (8 episodes)
Elodie Yung Elodie Yung ... Elektra Natchios (8 episodes)
Jessica Henwick Jessica Henwick ... Colleen Wing (6 episodes)
Rosario Dawson Rosario Dawson ... Claire Temple (6 episodes)
Sigourney Weaver Sigourney Weaver ... Alexandra Reid (6 episodes)
Wai Ching Ho Wai Ching Ho ... Madam Gao (6 episodes)
Scott Glenn Scott Glenn ... Stick (6 episodes)
Elden Henson Elden Henson ... Foggy Nelson (5 episodes)
Simone Missick Simone Missick ... Misty Knight (5 episodes)
Yutaka Takeuchi Yutaka Takeuchi ... Murakami (5 episodes)
Eka Darville Eka Darville ... Malcolm Ducasse (4 episodes)
Rachael Taylor Rachael Taylor ... Trish Walker (4 episodes)
Deborah Ann Woll Deborah Ann Woll ... Karen Page (4 episodes)
Babs Olusanmokun Babs Olusanmokun ... Sowande (4 episodes)
Ramón Rodríguez Ramón Rodríguez ... Bakuto (4 episodes) (as Ramon Rodriguez)
J. Mallory McCree J. Mallory McCree ... Cole (3 episodes)
Michelle Federer Michelle Federer ... Michelle Raymond (3 episodes)
Chloë Levine Chloë Levine ... Lexi Raymond (3 episodes) (as Chloe Levine)
Ron Simons Ron Simons ... Strieber (3 episodes)
Debbi Morgan Debbi Morgan ... Delores (2 episodes)
Peter McRobbie Peter McRobbie ... Father Lantom
Simon Feil Simon Feil ... Mr. Berkowitz
Monica Wyche Monica Wyche ... Defense Attorney
Marko Zaror Marko Zaror ... Shaft
Gabe White Gabe White ... Aaron James
Deborah Twiss Deborah Twiss ... Aaron's Mother
Shawn Allen McLaughlin Shawn Allen McLaughlin ... Aaron's Dad (as Shawn McLaughlin)
Danny Doherty Danny Doherty ... Bartender
Johnny Solo Johnny Solo ... City Worker
Pascal Yen-Pfister Pascal Yen-Pfister ... Doctor
Mellini Kantayya Mellini Kantayya ... Nurse
Chantal Maurice Chantal Maurice ... Waitress
Paul Hickert Paul Hickert ... Warden
Caleb Joshua Eberhardt Caleb Joshua Eberhardt ... Young Man (as Caleb Eberhardt)
Alex Moggridge Alex Moggridge ... John Raymond
Carrie-Anne Moss Carrie-Anne Moss ... Jeri Hogarth
Rob Morgan Rob Morgan ... Turk
Emily Dorsch Emily Dorsch ... Sandra
Amy Rutberg Amy Rutberg ... Marci
Susan Varon Susan Varon ... Josie
Nichole Yannetty Nichole Yannetty ... Nicole
Kevin Kevin Kevin Kevin ... City Worker
Jacqueline Knapp Jacqueline Knapp ... City Clerk
Otoja Abit Otoja Abit ... FBI Agent
The Aeolus Quartet The Aeolus Quartet ... The Aeolus Quartet
Timothy Thomas Brown Timothy Thomas Brown ... Shop Owner (as Tim Brown)
Adam Wood Adam Wood ... Cop
Zack Robidas Zack Robidas ... Architect
Andrea Cirie Andrea Cirie ... Accountant
David Hilfstein David Hilfstein ... Guard
Ümit Çelebi Ümit Çelebi ... Restaurant Owner (as Umit Celebi)
Ayse Eldek Ayse Eldek ... Restaurant Owner's Wife
Phil Nee Phil Nee ... Mr. Zhang
Michael G. Chin Michael G. Chin ... Chef
Michael Basile Michael Basile ... Cop #1
Brandon Morris Brandon Morris ... Cop #1
Zenzi Williams Zenzi Williams ... Nun
Uncredited Cast
Jeff Grossman Jeff Grossman ... Police Officer
Jemarko Jones Jemarko Jones ... Sean Miller
Pat Kiernan Pat Kiernan ... Pat Kiernan
Mark Langston Mark Langston ... Diner Patron
Alex Moggridge Alex Moggridge ... John Raymond
Rachel Jarvis Rachel Jarvis ... Injured Girl
Greg Luce Greg Luce ... Violist
Roger Brenner Roger Brenner ... FDNY / EMT
Merritt Chase Merritt Chase ... Harlem Precinct Detective
Produced by
Jim Chory Jim Chory ... executive producer
Alison Engel Alison Engel ... executive producer
Alan Fine Alan Fine ... executive producer
Drew Goddard Drew Goddard ... executive producer
Allie Goss Allie Goss ... executive producer
Kris Henigman Kris Henigman ... executive producer
Lauren Schmidt Hissrich Lauren Schmidt Hissrich ... co-executive producer
Cindy Holland Cindy Holland ... executive producer
Stan Lee Stan Lee ... executive producer
Tom Lieber Tom Lieber ... co-executive producer
Jeph Loeb Jeph Loeb ... executive producer
Keira Morrisette Keira Morrisette ... co-producer
Evan Perazzo Evan Perazzo ... producer
Douglas Petrie Douglas Petrie ... executive producer
Joe Quesada Joe Quesada ... executive producer
Marco Ramirez Marco Ramirez ... executive producer
Karim Zreik Karim Zreik ... executive producer
Darren Frankel Darren Frankel ... co-producer
Devon Quinn Devon Quinn ... co-producer
Matthew S. O'Brien Matthew S. O'Brien ... co-producer
Margaret Scarpello Margaret Scarpello ... co-producer
Sneha Koorse Sneha Koorse ... co-producer
S.J. Clarkson S.J. Clarkson ... executive producer
Original Music by
John Paesano John Paesano  
Special Effects by
George Alison George Alison ... special effects technician
Lewis Gluck Lewis Gluck ... special effects foreman
Johann Kunz Johann Kunz ... special effects supervisor
Frazer Newton Frazer Newton ... special effects coordinator
Frank C. Oliva Sr. Frank C. Oliva Sr. ... special effects technician
Jim Ranker Jim Ranker ... special effects foreman
John Sullivan John Sullivan ... special effects technician
Kevin Zack Kevin Zack ... special effects technician
James Kolpin James Kolpin ... special effects technician
Visual Effects by
Rebecca Burnett Rebecca Burnett ... visual effects coordinator
John Kilshaw John Kilshaw ... visual effects supervisor: Zoic Studios
Wynton Payne Wynton Payne ... visual effects editor
Emily Williamson Emily Williamson ... visual effects producer: Zoic Studios
Delano Athias Delano Athias ... rigging td: Iron Fist
Drew Beekler Drew Beekler ... compositor
Tehmina Beg Tehmina Beg ... visual effects supervisor: 2nd unit
Kristen Branan Kristen Branan ... vice president of visual effects: Zoic Studios
Millie Brennan Millie Brennan ... roto/paint artist
Monica L. Castro Monica L. Castro ... visual effects i/o
Karl Coyner Karl Coyner ... visual effects supervisor: Shade VFX
David Eschrich David Eschrich ... visual effects artist
Bryan Godwin Bryan Godwin ... Owner/Executive VFX Supervisor: Shade VFX
Katherine Jacobs Katherine Jacobs ... vfx production manager
Zak Johannesen Zak Johannesen ... tracking/layout: Zoic Studios
Benjamin Jones Benjamin Jones ... cg supervisor
Chris John Jones Chris John Jones ... creative director: Zoic Studios
Sean Kachenmeister Sean Kachenmeister ... visual effects editor: Encore Hollywood
Gong Myung Lee Gong Myung Lee ... visual effects supervisor
Seung Joo Lee Seung Joo Lee ... digital compositor: Zoic Studios
Julie Long Julie Long ... digital effects producer: Shade VFX
Lisa Maher Lisa Maher ... vice president of production: Shade VFX
Billy McMillen Billy McMillen ... visual effects coordinator: Method Studios
Michael Means Michael Means ... digital compositor
Erin W. Nash Erin W. Nash ... compositing supervisor
Nathan Overstrom Nathan Overstrom ... visual effects supervisor
Kenzi Parker Kenzi Parker ... digital compositor
Edward P. Pedersen Edward P. Pedersen ... visual effects producer: Method Studios
Jared Pollack Jared Pollack ... visual effects
Shannon R. Smith Shannon R. Smith ... visual effects coordinator
Mark Spatny Mark Spatny ... visual effects supervisor: encore visual effects
Moshe Swed Moshe Swed ... tracking supervisor: Zoic Studios
David Toepfer David Toepfer ... technical operations manager: Method Studios
David Van Dyke David Van Dyke ... president: shade vfx
Elias Bermudez Elias Bermudez ... visual effects coordinator
Saurabh Maurya Saurabh Maurya ... lighting/look-development technical director
Rodrigo de la Parra Rodrigo de la Parra ... digital compositor: Zoic Studios
Donald Strubler Jr. Donald Strubler Jr. ... digital compositor
Justin David Burton Justin David Burton ... visual effects artist
Sean Hannon Sean Hannon ... visual effects artist
Chris M. Cooper Chris M. Cooper ... compositor
Robert Nicholas Dauphinais Robert Nicholas Dauphinais ... compositing supervisor: Method Studios
Namjin Heo Namjin Heo ... digital compositor: Method Studios
Randy Krueger Randy Krueger ... digital compositor
Adam Yost Adam Yost ... digital compositor
Alyssa Koncelik-Diemer Alyssa Koncelik-Diemer ... camera tracker
Jason Cunningham Jason Cunningham ... visual effects artist
Marco Maldera Marco Maldera ... digital compositor
Ariana Miller Ariana Miller ... digital compositor
David Piombino David Piombino ... digital compositor: Method Studios
Crystal Lyons Crystal Lyons ... visual effects: matte painter
Rob Holland Rob Holland ... visual effects producer
Mark Lieberman Mark Lieberman ... senior paint artist
Martin Boksar Martin Boksar ... matte painter
Robert Maisonet Robert Maisonet ... digital artist
Kjell Strode Kjell Strode ... effects technical director/rigging technical director
Eban Byrne Eban Byrne ... visual effects
Piotr Glabinski Piotr Glabinski ... digital artist
Fabio Pires Fabio Pires ... digital compositor
Dave Chen Dave Chen ... compositor
Arslan Naqvi Arslan Naqvi ... senior compositor
Anteneh Adamu Anteneh Adamu ... digital compositor
Daniel Lowenberg Daniel Lowenberg ... matchmover / tracking: Zoic Studios
Jessica Amzoll Jessica Amzoll ... digital compositor
Lucas Brinkman Lucas Brinkman ... data and render support: method studios
Tyler Lockard Tyler Lockard ... pipeline td
Carmen Maxcy Carmen Maxcy ... visual effects artist
Neiko Nagy Neiko Nagy ... compositing supervisor
Patrick O'Keeffe Patrick O'Keeffe ... compositor
Steve J. Sanchez Steve J. Sanchez ... senior visual effects supervisor: Alkemy-x
Caitlyn Tomasik Caitlyn Tomasik ... visual effects producer
Stunts
Matt Mullins Matt Mullins ... stunt coordinator
David Armstrong David Armstrong ... stunt double: Iron Fist
Chris Brewster Chris Brewster ... stunt coordinator / stunt double: Matt Murdock/Daredevil
Guy Fernandez Jr. Guy Fernandez Jr. ... stunt double: Luke Cage
Roberto Gutierrez Roberto Gutierrez ... fight choreographer
Akihiro Haga Akihiro Haga ... stunt double Yutaka Takeuchi
Lauren Mary Kim Lauren Mary Kim ... stunt double: Elodie Yung/Elektra
Roberto Lopez Roberto Lopez ... stunt rigging coordinator
John McEnerney John McEnerney ... stunt rigger
Dejay Roestenberg Dejay Roestenberg ... stunt double: Krysten Ritter
Alicia Vela-Bailey Alicia Vela-Bailey ... assistant stunt coordinator / stunts
Tim Buchanan Tim Buchanan ... stunt rigger
James Hutchison III James Hutchison III ... assistant stunt coordinator
Justin Eaton Justin Eaton ... stunt double: Scott Glenn / stunt performer
Mike Burke Mike Burke ... stunt driver
Anthony Mecca Anthony Mecca ... stunt performer / stunt rigger
Justice Hedenberg Justice Hedenberg ... stunt shop employee
Seth Allyn Austin Seth Allyn Austin ... stunt performer
Dan Dargan Carter Dan Dargan Carter ... stunts
Charles S. Haskins Charles S. Haskins ... stunts
Jason Ng Jason Ng ... stunt performer
Vic Plajas Vic Plajas ... stunt performer
Alvin Hsing Alvin Hsing ... stunt performer
Michael Lehr Michael Lehr ... stunt performer
Jeremy Sample Jeremy Sample ... utility stunts
Alex Huynh Alex Huynh ... stunt performer
Mounir Quazzani Mounir Quazzani ... stunt performer
Alyma Dorsey Alyma Dorsey ... stunt performer
Corey Michael Lincoln Corey Michael Lincoln ... stunt performer
John Nania John Nania ... stunt performer
Chris Naylor Chris Naylor ... stunt performer
James Northrup James Northrup ... stunt performer
Sam Slater Sam Slater ... stunts
Stephanie Vovou Stephanie Vovou ... stunt rigger
Corey Pierno Corey Pierno ... stunt performer
Natasha Paul Natasha Paul ... stunts
Nitasha Bhambree Nitasha Bhambree ... stunt driver
Jean Chung Jean Chung ... stunt double: Madam Gao
Cheryl Lewis Cheryl Lewis ... stunt double: Simone Missick/Misty Knight
Hannah Scott Hannah Scott ... stunt performer
Timothy Thomas Brown Timothy Thomas Brown ... stunts
Julia Maggio Julia Maggio ... stunts
Mitchell L. Mack Mitchell L. Mack ... stunt double: J. Mallory McCree
Roxanne Roca Roxanne Roca ... stunts
Adam Wood Adam Wood ... stunts
Ian Mclaughlin Ian Mclaughlin ... stunts
Stella Angelova Stella Angelova ... stunts
Manny Ayala Manny Ayala ... stunt performer
Seth Andrew Bridges Seth Andrew Bridges ... stunts
Jeremy Dunn Jeremy Dunn ... stunt performer
Tyler Fleming Tyler Fleming ... stunt performer
Jenna Hellmuth Jenna Hellmuth ... stunts
Ross Kohnstam Ross Kohnstam ... stunt performer
Nito Larioza Nito Larioza ... stunt performer
David Lavallee Jr. David Lavallee Jr. ... stunts
Suo Liu Suo Liu ... stunt performer
Malcolm C. Murray Malcolm C. Murray ... stunts
Tim Neff Tim Neff ... stunt performer
BobbyD Souris BobbyD Souris ... stunts
Marissa Vela-Bailey Marissa Vela-Bailey ... stunt performer
Kyro Wavebourne Kyro Wavebourne ... stunts
Kyli Zion Kyli Zion ... stunt ninja
Haaron Hines Haaron Hines ... stunt performer
Nick LaRocca Nick LaRocca ... stunt performer
Frank Alfano Frank Alfano ... stunt double
Jared Burke Jared Burke ... stunt driver
George Crayton George Crayton ... stunts
Grant Koo Grant Koo ... stunts
Drew Leary Drew Leary ... stunts
Alexa Marcigliano Alexa Marcigliano ... stunts
Brandon McClary Brandon McClary ... stunt performer
James Newman James Newman ... stunt performer
Jim Ng Jim Ng ... stunt performer
Anthony Oh Anthony Oh ... stunts
Natalie Strasser Natalie Strasser ... stunt driver
PaiSen Wang PaiSen Wang ... stunt performer
Earl Weathers Earl Weathers ... stunt performer
Michael Yahn Michael Yahn ... stunt performer
Jared Blake DiCroce Jared Blake DiCroce ... stunts
Calvin Ahn Calvin Ahn ... stunts
Justin Chang Justin Chang ... utility stunts
Neimah Djourabchi Neimah Djourabchi ... stunt performer
Jayson Dumenigo Jayson Dumenigo ... supervising rigging coordinator
Stefanie Flores Stefanie Flores ... stunt double: Rosario Dawson
Salar Ghajar Salar Ghajar ... stunt performer
Mariusz Kubicki Mariusz Kubicki ... stunt rigger
Jean Claude Leuyer Jean Claude Leuyer ... stunt performer
Ari Loeb Ari Loeb ... stunts
Curtis Lyons Curtis Lyons ... stunts
Dave Macomber Dave Macomber ... stunt performer
Stephen Mann Stephen Mann ... stunt rigger
Donald Mills Donald Mills ... stunt performer
Tadahiro Nakamura Tadahiro Nakamura ... stunt performer
Christopher Parker Christopher Parker ... stunts
Panama Redd Panama Redd ... stunt player
Von Simmons Von Simmons ... stunts
Caine Sinclair Caine Sinclair ... stunts
Christopher Troy Christopher Troy ... stunts
Tony Vittorioso Tony Vittorioso ... stunts
Thanks
Frank Miller Frank Miller ... special thanks: Elektra created by
Larry Hama Larry Hama ... special thanks
Doug Moench Doug Moench ... special thanks
Tony Isabella Tony Isabella ... special thanks
Arvell Jones Arvell Jones ... special thanks
Ruth Atkinson Ruth Atkinson ... special thanks
Marco Checchetto Marco Checchetto ... special thanks
Andy Diggle Andy Diggle ... special thanks
Antony Johnston Antony Johnston ... special thanks
John Byrne John Byrne ... special thanks
Chris Claremont Chris Claremont ... special thanks
David J. Peterson David J. Peterson ... special thanks
Additional Info
Premiere: August 18, 2017
Country: United States
Distributor: Walt Disney Studios
Websites: IMDb Wikipedia
Ratings
IMDb

7.2 / 10

Production Companies
ABC Studios
Goddard Textiles
Marvel Television
Nine and a Half Fingers
Distributors
Disney+
  (2022) (United States) (VOD) (video)
Disney+
  (2022) (World-wide) (VOD) (video)
Disney-ABC Domestic Television
  (2016) (United States)
Netflix
  (World-wide)
Filming Locations
Gold Coast Studios - 700 Hicksville Road, Bethpage, Long Island, New York, USA
  (Studio)
USA
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