Defiance episode 9 Recap and FAQ
Episode Summary
Defiance is gripped by a deadly I-rath flu outbreak, affecting humans but sparing Irathients. The Earth Republic enforces a strict quarantine. Amidst the crisis, tensions escalate as Irathients are wrongfully blamed and confined. Nolan and Connor Lang heroically retrieve a cure from outside the barricade, with Connor sacrificing himself. The crisis culminates in Datak Tarr's strategic play, using the situation to announce his mayoral candidacy. Meanwhile, Quentin McCawley learns of his mother's survival, entangling him deeper in Nicolette Riordon's schemes.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the I-rath flu?
It's a viral hemorrhagic fever affecting humans and carried by Irathients, who remain unharmed.
Why is Defiance under quarantine?
To prevent the spread of the I-rath flu outbreak.
What role does Doctor Yewll play during the outbreak?
She sends a distress beacon to San Francisco seeking an anti-viral cure.
Who is Nicolette Riordon and what is her interest in Quentin McCawley?
Nicolette Riordon is manipulating Quentin with information about his supposedly dead mother in exchange for a mysterious object.
Why are Irathients confined in the mines?
They are wrongly blamed for spreading the virus and confined to prevent further infection.
How is the cure for the I-rath flu obtained?
Nolan and Connor Lang retrieve it from outside the quarantine barricade.
What happens to Connor Lang?
He sacrifices himself to ensure the cure reaches Defiance.
What does Datak Tarr do during the crisis?
He negotiates for the release of the Irathients and the cure, and later announces his candidacy for mayor.
How does Amanda Rosewater react to Datak's candidacy?
She accepts the challenge, looking forward to the competition.
What revelation is made about Quentin McCawley's mother?
Nicolette reveals that she is alive and living in Mendocino.
