Blend of Western and science fiction with a touch of mystery

The series is a successful combination of a Western and science fiction. She plays on an earth that is similar to Terra-Forming by alien technology and war a doomsday scenario à la Mad Max. The survivors of the war, the various races are now living in coexistence on earth and share the remaining resources.

Main Handlungsort is the small town of Defiance, which was founded on the ruins of New Orleans. The main actors are a former soldier who acts as a "law enforcement" in the city and his adopted daughter extraterrestrial. Thus, it is somewhat reminiscent of the series "Eureka".

In addition to the "daily" challenges to save Defiance before sinking, the series follows a plotline across all episodes of the season, which airs on more and more secrets of the inhabitants and provides a deeper insight into their character. Always unanswered questions, in addition ensure that for a little tension remain.

In addition, the director skillfully utilizes the potential for conflict of coexistence of different races, cultures and religions in a confined space - full of love, intrigue and lust for power of individual characters. The inner conflicts of the adopted daughter of the laws Warden be addressed, which must find their own way between love for her father and the sense of belonging to their own race, culture and religion.

At the end of the first season, the show wanders more and more into the mystery corner, which I personally do not like so much. In addition, the consequences, despite the great potential of the story rather superficial and the plot are predictable. One would have to get more.

Still, well worth seeing!