DaredevilSeason 1, Episode 1, “Pilot”
This should be a no-brainer.
Plus, Gao is essential to the storyline involving the Hand, which in turn is essential toThe Defenders.
DaredevilSeason 1 Finale, “Daredevil”
Matt suits up, horns and all.

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“Kinbaku” tells the story of Matt and Elektra and also teases Elektra’s more manipulative side.
DaredevilSeason 2, Episode 8, “Guilty as Sin”
Ninja battles!
It’s safe to say, especially if you’ve watchedThe Defenderstrailers, that she returns thanks to them.

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(BonusDefendersconnection: This pilot’s directed by S.J.
Clarkson, who also directs the first episodes of the team-up series.)
Jessica Jones, Season 1, Episode 6, “AKA You’re a Winner!”

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Jessica JonesSeason 1, Episode 8, “AKA WWJD?”
The relationship is crucial to Jessica’s character, and Trish will make several appearances inThe Defenders.
WhatisIGH, for instance?

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And what will Trish find in all those documents?
Diamondback (Erik LaRay Harvey), an important figure from his past.
shows up and connects Danny’s story back to the rest of the Defenders’.

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It’s an episode that spotlights Iron Fist’s fighting skillsandshows off Gao’s mysteriously magical ones.

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