Ep 9. If I Ever Leave This World Alive

In Defiance season 1 episode 9, titled "If I Ever Leave This World Alive," tensions rise in the town of Defiance as the residents prepare for the impending visit of the Earth Republic's ambassador, Connor Lang. Chief among those feeling the pressure of Lang's arrival is Mayor Pottinger, who is determined to impress the ambassador and secure the town's place within the newly formed Earth Republic.

As the arrival of the ambassador draws closer, various members of the town's population prepare for the event in their own ways. Mayor Pottinger is busy throwing a gala in honor of Lang's visit, while Doc Yewll and Nolan are focused on investigating the deaths of several miners that occurred in the previous episode. Meanwhile, Stahma Tarr is focused on making a deal with Lang that could benefit both her and her husband's business interests.

Throughout the episode, tensions continue to simmer between various factions within the town. The alien inhabitants of Defiance are still struggling to find acceptance among the human residents, and this is made all the worse by Lang's arrival. Lang is openly suspicious of the aliens and seems determined to undermine their standing within the town, something which does not sit well with the town's leaders.

As the various storylines begin to converge, tensions reach a boiling point at the mayor's gala. A series of events unfold that will have far-reaching consequences for the town of Defiance and its inhabitants.

Overall, "If I Ever Leave This World Alive" is a tense and action-packed episode that marks a turning point in the series. With the arrival of the Earth Republic and the increased tensions between the human and alien populations of Defiance, the future of the town hangs in the balance. As always, the show's strong characterization and excellent pacing keep viewers on the edge of their seats.