Nikita: Season 1

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The CW | CW | Season Premiere Date: September 9, 2010

Starring: Melinda Clarke, Xander Berkeley, Lyndsy Fonseca

Summary: Based partly on the French film that spawned an American remake and the USA cable series La Femme Nikita, CW's version begins with the ex-assassin having escaped from the secret government agency known only as The Division a few years ago. She returns from hiding to seek revenge and help those still within the agency.

Creator: Craig Silverstein

Genre(s): Drama, Action & Adventure, Suspense

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Season 1 Episodes

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S1:E22. Pandora
Air Date: May 12, 2011
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S1:E21. Betrayals
Air Date: May 5, 2011
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S1:E20. Glass Houses
Air Date: April 28, 2011

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Tom Gliatto

The show promises to be sexy fun. [6 Sep 2010, p.47]

Verne Gay

Pretty much all a fan (or critic) could ask of a cult series remake is this: Does the newbie measure up? Based on all available evidence--the 42-minute premiere--the answer is yes. Read full review

David Hinckley

"Fun" hasn't been a big part of her job description, but she may have found some of it here. Read full review

Alan Sepinwall

Nikita is good, but it's not transcendent. Read full review

Andrew Wallenstein

The pilot comes across top-heavy with exposition and flashbacks that lay out a dense backstory. While a rich mythology typically is mandatory for an espionage series to attract a cult following, it could prove a barrier to entry when piled too high at the beginning. Read full review

Matthew Gilbert

The CW remake isn't awful, by any means. The pilot rushes ahead nicely, with a twist at the end that gestures toward many possible future plotlines. But we've seen the whole thing many times before. Read full review

Aaron Riccio

Nikita is just another bland spy drama, an excuse to put women in skimpy outfits--Alias without a heart, Chuck without the sense of humor, and Covert Affairs without the good casting. Read full review

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milkandcookies

Nov 14, 2010

It's a great show. The plot is always interesting, the chemistry between the cast is great, and the characters are all likable. This would have to be one of my favorite TV shows.

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jerji

Dec 3, 2010

es una serie que promete al publico mucha acciÃ³n y drama, es muy buena y entretiene a las personas que buscan algo diferente.
ademas es una de las mas entretenidas del publico y genera mucha emociÃ³n y entretenimiento para distraer al publico en general y disfrutares una serie que promete al publico mucha acciÃ³n y drama, es muy buena y entretiene a las personas que buscan algo diferente.
ademas es una de las mas entretenidas del publico y genera mucha emociÃ³n y entretenimiento para distraer al publico en general y disfrutar de sus capÃtulos dÃa a dÃa puede mejorar en algunas escenas… Expand

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Cesarspiche

Apr 27, 2015

Nikita series, was the first that made me fully entertained and willing to meet new series, the unfolding of the plot brings a naturalness and emotion out of the ordinary.
The story does not stop, there is a lot of action and quality.
A perfect beginning and a perfect end. EspeciallyNikita series, was the first that made me fully entertained and willing to meet new series, the unfolding of the plot brings a naturalness and emotion out of the ordinary.
The story does not stop, there is a lot of action and quality.
A perfect beginning and a perfect end.
Especially Maggie q actress, performing his role very well, doing something that is hard to happen, I hope for the good side of the story.
Nikita is a series that even not having much hearing, has great quality
Nikita series, was the first that made me fully entertained and willing to meet new series, the unfolding of the plot brings a naturalness and emotion out of the ordinary.
The story does not stop, there is a lot of action and quality.
A perfect beginning and a perfect end.
Especially Maggie q actress, performing his role very well, doing something that is hard to happen, I hope for the good side of the story.
Nikita is a series that even not having much hearing, has great quality… Expand

2 of 2 users found this helpful20

bishopsring

Sep 21, 2010

Not bad so far, glad to see that we do not have to sit through how Nikita was created again. New angle is nice. It seems the women are the stronger characters these days and that is nice, but at the same time gets old and repetitive. The story has to get stronger as to why I should careNot bad so far, glad to see that we do not have to sit through how Nikita was created again. New angle is nice. It seems the women are the stronger characters these days and that is nice, but at the same time gets old and repetitive. The story has to get stronger as to why I should care about Nikita and Amanda. As of right now, I think the underground organization is pretty cool, and I want it to stick around even though they are not exactly working in the best interest of anyone but themselves.… Expand

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SteveArnold91

Sep 18, 2010

The pilot episode left me thinking as to whether this show can really keep up or has the potential to stay or go . Judging by the performances, I say it's a long shot . I seemed more interested at staring at young Lyndsey Fonseca & the ever-stunning drop-dead-gorgeous Maggie Q who looksThe pilot episode left me thinking as to whether this show can really keep up or has the potential to stay or go . Judging by the performances, I say it's a long shot . I seemed more interested at staring at young Lyndsey Fonseca & the ever-stunning drop-dead-gorgeous Maggie Q who looks perfect for the " Nikita " role . The writing could be better & not to mention character development as well as both are essential for this show to get better received & improve on ratings .… Expand

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benderrodriguez

Sep 28, 2010

Show has been amazingly average, compared to the Showtime original. Michael lacks any depth, and Nikita is only slightly better. Birchoff lacks the humor of the original series. La Femme Nikita originally was great escapism and had palpable (and a foretelling, in hindsight) storyline.Show has been amazingly average, compared to the Showtime original. Michael lacks any depth, and Nikita is only slightly better. Birchoff lacks the humor of the original series. La Femme Nikita originally was great escapism and had palpable (and a foretelling, in hindsight) storyline. Nikita unfortunately lacks either at the moment.… Expand

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trilby

Sep 19, 2010

i mean COME ON! this is formulaic drivel of the highest order and im sick of people saying "it's an easy watch and i just need to relax when i get home blah blah blah" this is absolute crap! This follows the same old play, purpose built off the production line to fog our brains and turn usi mean COME ON! this is formulaic drivel of the highest order and im sick of people saying "it's an easy watch and i just need to relax when i get home blah blah blah" this is absolute crap! This follows the same old play, purpose built off the production line to fog our brains and turn us all into happy apathetic drones. They roll 'em out year on year for our amusement - GIVE US SOMETHING NEW EXITING AND THOUGHT PROVOKING!! Rubicon sits on the face of Nikita!… Expand

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Series Overview
Season 4

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- Season 4 Overview
  Air Date: November 22, 2013
Season 3

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- Season 3 Overview
  Air Date: October 19, 2012
Season 2

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- Season 2 Overview
  Air Date: September 23, 2011
Season 1

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- Season 1 Overview
  Air Date: September 9, 2010
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  S1:E22. Pandora
  Air Date: May 12, 2011
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  S1:E21. Betrayals
  Air Date: May 5, 2011
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  S1:E20. Glass Houses
  Air Date: April 28, 2011
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  S1:E19. Girl's Best Friend
  Air Date: April 21, 2011
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  S1:E18. Into The Dark
  Air Date: April 14, 2011
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  S1:E17. Covenant
  Air Date: April 7, 2011
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  S1:E16. Echoes
  Air Date: February 24, 2011
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  S1:E15. Alexandra
  Air Date: February 17, 2011
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  S1:E14. The Next Seduction
  Air Date: February 10, 2011
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  S1:E13. Coup de Grace
  Air Date: February 3, 2011
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  S1:E12. Free
  Air Date: January 27, 2011
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  S1:E11. All the Way
  Air Date: December 9, 2010
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  S1:E10. Dark Matter
  Air Date: December 2, 2010
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  S1:E9. One Way
  Air Date: November 11, 2010
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  S1:E8. Phoenix
  Air Date: November 4, 2010
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  S1:E7. The Recruit
  Air Date: October 28, 2010
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  S1:E6. Resistance
  Air Date: October 21, 2010
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  S1:E5. The Guardian
  Air Date: October 7, 2010
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  S1:E4. Rough Trade
  Air Date: September 30, 2010
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  S1:E3. Kill Jill
  Air Date: September 23, 2010
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  S1:E2. 2.0
  Air Date: September 16, 2010
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  S1:E1. Pilot
  Air Date: September 9, 2010