The Defence (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Series · ★ 7
Released in 2018, The Defence is a crime and drama series.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. The Defence stars Magdalena Cielecka as Joanna Chyłka, Filip Pławiak as Kordian 'Zordon' Oryński, Wojciech Zieliński as Wojciech 'Bukano' Horwat and Piotr Żurawski as 'Kormak', among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, The Defence has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on PBS Masterpiece Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Defence page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Defence tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Lucifer and Riverdale.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Defence (2018)?
- In US, The Defence is available to stream on PBS Masterpiece Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Defence worth watching?
- The Defence holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy crime and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Defence?
- The Defence stars Magdalena Cielecka, Filip Pławiak, Wojciech Zieliński, Piotr Żurawski and Jakub Gierszał.
- When was The Defence released?
- The Defence was released in 2018.