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Syfy has cancelled Defiance after three seasons.



The futuristic sci-fi series, which was simultaneously tied into a video game of the same name, will not be renewed for a fourth season.

Syfy said in a statement (via Variety): "Defiance was a truly groundbreaking series, delivering an immersive, cross-platform experience that transcended the television screen in a way that viewers had never seen before.

"We are incredibly proud of the work of the extraordinary cast, writers, artists and designers - and especially showrunner Kevin Murphy - who together brought the rich world of Defiance to life over its three season arc."

Showrunner Murphy added: "I got to collaborate with a group of stunning artists operating at the top of their game, and together we built a world. Because of that, there is no room for anything other than joy in my heart."

Defiance was set on a futuristic Earth that contains new species, focusing on the town of Defiance where humans and aliens coexist. It starred Grant Bowler, Julie Benz and Stephanie Leonidas.

The show's cancellation follows the news this week that Syfy's fantasy drama Dominion has been axed after two seasons.