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The Defence

7.020185 seasonsTV-MATV SeriesCrimeDrama

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…

DirectorsMarek Wróbel·Łukasz Palkowski
ProducersDorota Chamczyk·Violetta Furmaniuk-Zaorska

Where to watch

Sky GoSky GoChannel 4Channel 4
Availability shown for United Kingdom · rights vary by country

Seasons & Episodes

E1
Episode 1
Nov 30, 2021 9.5
E2
Episode 2
Dec 6, 2021
E3
Episode 3
Dec 14, 2021
E4
Episode 4
Dec 21, 2021
E5
Episode 5
Dec 27, 2021
E6
Episode 6
Jan 4, 2022

Cast · Directed by Marek Wróbel

MCMagdalena Cielecka
Magdalena Cielecka
Joanna Chyłka
FPFilip Pławiak
Filip Pławiak
Kordian 'Zordon' Oryński
PŻPiotr Żurawski
Piotr Żurawski
'Kormak'
JGJakub Gierszał
Jakub Gierszał
Piotr Langer jr

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The Defence — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Defence?

The Defence is streaming on Sky Go and Channel 4 in United Kingdom. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Defence on Netflix?

No, The Defence is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of September 2026. It's currently on Sky Go and Channel 4.

Is The Defence on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Defence isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United Kingdom right now. It's on Sky Go and Channel 4 instead.

Where can I watch The Defence for free?

The Defence is available to stream free (with ads) on Channel 4 in United Kingdom.

How many seasons are in The Defence?

The Defence has 5 seasons in total (32 episodes). The series concluded in 2022.

Are all episodes of The Defence out yet?

Yes — all 32 episodes across 5 seasons of The Defence are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 6 of The Defence?

No — The Defence ended after 5 seasons, so there is no Season 6.

Is The Defence based on a book?

Yes — The Defence is based on a book or novel.