An old war buddy catches up with Nolan at the same time a Castithan criminal with a history of violence enters the picture.

Interesting relationships develop when the residents of Defiance are forced to stay indoors as a threatening Razor Rain storm approaches. Meanwhile, visions lead Irisa to the Spirit Riders and Sukar, who has fallen under the influence of a strange and mysterious force.

Nolan and Rafe race against the clock to rescue Amanda and Pottinger trapped in a deadly mine collapse.

With Nolan searching for Irisa, Amanda is forced to take on the badge as Deputy when the shocking murder of one of their own rocks Defiance.