Defiance: Doll Parts

"Doll Parts" is the eleventh episode of season two of the science fiction television series Defiance and the twenty-fourth episode of the series overall (if one counts the two-part series pilot as two episodes). It was directed by Andy Wolk and written by Phoef Sutton. It first aired on Syfy on Thursday, August 21st, 2014 at 8:00 pm.

In this episode, somebody murders Deirdre Lamb by pushing off the top of the Gateway Arch. All signs implicate Alak Tarr in the crime. Joshua Nolan leaves Defiance to search for Irisa. Before going, he deputizes Amanda Rosewater as a Lawkeeper and she is now tasked with solving Deirdre's murder.

Notes & Trivia

 * This is the fourth episode of Defiance directed by Andy Wolk and his second episode from season two. He previously directed "Bottom of the World".


 * This is the first episode of Defiance written by Phoef Sutton and his only episode from season two.


 * Final appearance of Deirdre Lamb; dies in this episode; thrown off the Gateway Arch by Christie McCawley.


 * First appearance of Andina, who becomes a handmaiden for the Tarr family in this episode. This is her only appearance this season.


 * First appearance of Kirus, who is the father of Andina. This is his only appearance this season.


 * Amanda Rosewater becomes a deputy Lawkeeper in this episode.

Allusions

 * The title of this episode is taken from Treasure Doll, which was Deirdre Lamb's professional name. A fitting title to be sure since this particular doll was definitely broken up into many parts in this episode.


 * It is possible that the poison used to kill Raiga Suhon and the others is Zwimbo. Stahma Tarr later uses this same poison in a failed attempt to assassinate the Omec, T'evgin.