This week’s episode of Defiance, “In My Secret Life,” was written by Executive Producer Michael Taylor and directed once again by Michael Nankin. The title resonates with a number of the characters. This episode continues last week’s exploration of the events that have passed between seasons as well as upping the stakes of the current events.
This is another well-acted and tightly paced episode that reveals a lot about all of our main characters. Front and center are two of the things that make Defiance such a joy to watch. The first is the humor that seamlessly weaves into the show. Grant Bowler (Nolan) always looks like he’s having the time of his life, and it’s impossible to watch him and not feel the same way! The second thing that infuses this episode is wonderfully drawn and acted characters.
The episode gives us a lot more insight into Pottinger’s (James Murray) videographer, Berlin – played by Anna Hopkins. She’s a terrific new character and Hopkins has great chemistry with several of our favorite characters. Pottinger also reveals himself a little more in this episode.
Irisa (Stephanie Leonidas) and Nolan return to Defiance. The reunions between Nolan and Amanda (Julie Benz) and Nolan and Stahma (Jaime Murray) are great. We also get to see a lot more of Tommy (Dewshane Williams) this week. The episode continues to focus on how the women of Defiance have changed since last season – and I have to say again that Berlin is a great addition to the others.
There are a couple of fairly shocking scenes in this episode. Nolan is made two offers that he finds he can’t refuse – and a third that he doesn’t want to. Alak (Jesse Rath) is given an ultimatum, and things at Camp Reverie don’t go quite as planned. Intrigued? Don’t forget to tune in to Defiance tonight on SyFy at 8/7c! Or in Canada on Showcase at 10ET/PT!
