Series

The Defence

★ 7.0(20)201845m5 seasons

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Good to know

Release date: 2018-12-26
Runtime: 45m
Language: Polish
Seasons: 5
Episodes: 32
Network: Player
Status: Ended
Country: Poland
Studio: Aktiv Media

The Defence — trailer

About The Defence

The Defence is a 2018 web series in the Crime and Drama genres, starring Magdalena Cielecka, Filip Pławiak and Piotr Żurawski. It spans 5 seasons and 32 episodes, and originally aired on Player. It holds an average rating of 7.0/10 from 20 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Defence in South Africa — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Three-year-old Nikola Szlezyngier disappears in unexplained circumstances and her parents Angelika and Dawid are the main suspects. Angelika contacts an old friend Joanna Chylka, a brilliant, cynical and successful lawyer to help. With her new apprentice Kordian, Joanna will try to bring the case to a happy close.

Seasons (5)

Missing7 eps · 2018

Season 26 eps · 2019

Season 37 eps · 2020

Season 46 eps · 2021

Season 56 eps · 2021

Cast

Magdalena Cielecka

Joanna Chyłka

Filip Pławiak

Kordian 'Zordon' Oryński

Piotr Żurawski

'Kormak'

Jakub Gierszał

Piotr Langer jr

Themes & keywords

drug abusebased on novel or bookkidnappingpedophiliacareer womanprosecutioncareerinvestigationman woman relationshipcourtpolicelawsuitalcoholismmurderjail

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Defence in South Africa?+

The Defence is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in South Africa. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Defence on Netflix?+

The Defence is not on Netflix in South Africa right now.

How many seasons of The Defence are there?+

The Defence has 5 seasons and 32 episodes in total.

Who stars in The Defence?+

The Defence stars Magdalena Cielecka, Filip Pławiak, Piotr Żurawski and Jakub Gierszał.

When did The Defence come out?+

The Defence is a 2018 web series.

What genre is The Defence?+

The Defence is Crime and Drama series.