Defiance - Season 1 [Blu-ray + UV Copy] [2013] [Region Free] - Region 0 Blu-ray

Defiance is a show that firmly hits the ground running too, courtesy of a strong opening. The episodes that follow, and there are 13 in all here, are a little bumpier, and the show finds it firmest footing when it's dealing with the fighting and politics between the cast of characters. That proves to be more interesting than the straight-out science fiction elements of the show, although some of the effects are terrific to look at.

Still, it's a consistently interesting series this, that does take a while to fully find its feet, but it's worth bearing with. The disc package is rounded out with a selection of deleted scenes and a gag reel too, which prove to be fun diversions. A solid series in all, with some strong moments. --Jon Foster