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Season 1 – Dark Angel

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A genetically enhanced superhuman prototype, Max, who, as a child, escaped from a covert government military facility along with 11 others who were all being raised and trained to be super-soldiers. Now an adult, Max joins forces with idealistic cyber journalist Logan to battle corruption in post-apocalypse America as he constantly tries to elude capture by government agents. While all that is going on, Max also searches for her genetically enhanced brothers and sisters, all of whom were scattered in the aftermath of their escape.
Dark Angel — Season 1

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Critics Consensus

Jessica Alba does a solid job as a post-apocalyptic heroine in Dark Angel, a sleek - if somewhat predictable -- cyberpunk show.

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Joyce Millman Salon.com 09/04/2019
But the most disappointing thing about Dark Angel is that, in comparison to the richly subtextual Aliens and The Terminator, it's woefully lacking in imagination and soul. Go to Full Review Caryn James New York Times 09/04/2019
It is easy to define Dark Angel by naming the films and series it resembles: part Blade Runner, part Xena, Warrior Princess with a huge dose of The X-Files. But like some genetic television experiment it emerges with a dynamic identity of its own. Go to Full Review Michael Sauter Entertainment Weekly 09/04/2019
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The show was ambitiously conceived and only occasionally did it realize its potential. Go to Full Review David Zurawik Baltimore Sun 09/05/2019
James Cameron has created not only a drama that speaks to a younger generation, but also a character who suggests a new concept of ethnicity for television, transcending old parameters of black and white. Go to Full Review Tom Jicha South Florida Sun-Sentinel 09/04/2019
The creative team is as good as it gets and the heroine is a star waiting to explode. Go to Full Review Scott D. Pierce Deseret News (Salt Lake City) 09/04/2019
In large part, the success of Dark Angel is riding on [Jessica] Alba's shoulders -- and they're just not strong enough. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Jacob B Feb 9 Ah yes, that one time James Cameron made a TV show. Might not be talked about a lot but I still think it left a bigger cultural impact than Avatar. Dark Angel's a good show. It has terrific acting from Jessica Alba, a compelling narrative, fun supporting characters, good comedic timing and decent action. Good chemistry with Michael Weatherly as well. I'd rather not take sides in any debates about the age gap between them. Ignoring the fact that they actually were dating IRL at the time, I just shrugged it off on the grounds that it's never mentioned how old Logan is beyond "old enough to have already been married before". Can lean a bit into "strictly formula" sometimes when it comes to Max getting pissed about Logan being married to the job and then something happens that vindicates the latter. Overall, a good cyberpunk/superhero show that's one of Cameron's underrated works. Shame about 9/11 ruining the show but we'll cross that bridge when we come to it. See more Mike P 02/01/2024 This always seemed like the poor man's version of Alias to me. Not quite as smart or stylish...A little more empty headed. Also hearing in interviews that star Jessica Alba bullied co-star Jensen Ackles on set all the time; exerting that kind of abusive prototypical Hollywood type toxic environment; doesn't make me like the show more... See more 03/04/2021 I loved the series from the first moment I saw the pilot! It has fast paced action and a great plot, the actors are a good fit for their characters, Jessica Alba is great as sassy mutant Max, bike courier by day and thief by night. The post apocalyptic scenario is now maybe even more contemporary than ever, society is changing and people are questioning science ethics. The strong female lead is what makes it one of my favorite series of all times, I really would love to see a reboot! See more 11/30/2018 Creative and innovative. I'd love to see a reboot. See more Read all reviews
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Jessica Alba

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Michael Weatherly

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Richard Gunn

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Alimi Ballard

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J.C. MacKenzie

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Valarie Rae Miller

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Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Oct 3, 2000 Pilot A genetically enhanced human prototype evades her military handlers and battles corruption. Details Episode 2 Aired Oct 3, 2000 Pilot A genetically enhanced human prototype evades her military handlers and battles corruption. Details Episode 3 Aired Oct 10, 2000 Heat Max hopes to rendezvous with a fellow fugitive who has information about her biological mother, but a reunion could expose them both to danger. Details Episode 4 Aired Oct 17, 2000 Flushed After Max lands in prison, Logan and Original Cindy must break her out before Lydecker can track her down. Details Episode 5 Aired Oct 31, 2000 C.R.E.A.M. Max and Original Cindy help Sketchy escape the clutches of a mob boss; Max helps Logan track down a woman's missing father. Details Episode 6 Aired Nov 14, 2000 411 on the DL Max is reunited with her "brother" Zack after tracking him down; Logan's ex-wife resurfaces with dubious intentions. Details Episode 7 Aired Nov 21, 2000 Prodigy Max collides with Lydecker at a genetics conference, but before she can get away, the entire group is kidnapped by terrorists. Details Episode 8 Aired Nov 28, 2000 Cold Comfort Max and Zack must rescue a Manticore sister who is about to be sold to the highest bidder for her genetic secrets; Lydecker learn's Max's identity. Details Episode 9 Aired Dec 12, 2000 Blah Blah Woof Woof After leaving Seattle forever, Max returns to save Logan's life; Normal tells the police what he knows about a beleaguered Max. Details Episode 10 Aired Jan 9, 2001 Out Max is tired of Logan's businesslike attitude toward their relationship and refuses to help him with his latest case; Normal is smitten with a mystery woman. Details Episode 11 Aired Jan 16, 2001 Red Max faces a dilemma when she is sent to rescue mobster Bruno Anselmo, a man who paralyzed Logan and previously tried to kill her. Details Episode 12 Aired Feb 6, 2001 Art Attack Normal is kidnapped by a ring of art thieves; Max has a fashion emergency when Logan asks her to go with him to a wedding. Details Episode 13 Aired Feb 13, 2001 Rising A lost pager leads the Reds to Max and Original Cindy; Logan begins to regain feeling in his paralyzed legs. Details Episode 14 Aired Feb 20, 2001 The Kidz Are Aiight Max and Zack race to rescue their Manticore siblings from the clutches of Lydecker; Max and Logan must face the latest shift in their relationship. Details Episode 15 Aired Feb 27, 2001 Female Trouble When Logan seeks out an ex-Manticore doctor to help with his recovery, Max must thwart an assassination attempt against the doctor by Jace. Details Episode 16 Aired Mar 27, 2001 Haven Logan searches for a former police officer; Max befriends a young boy. Details Episode 17 Aired Apr 17, 2001 Shorties in Love When Original Cindy's old flame, Diamond, returns, she compromises Max's safety; Max discovers that Diamond was subjected to biological experiments. Details Episode 18 Aired Apr 24, 2001 Pollo Loco Max faces dark secrets from her past as she tracks down a fellow fugitive before he acts out a murderous Manticore training sequence. Details Episode 19 Aired May 1, 2001 I and I Am a Camera Max and Logan discover a man dressed as a superhero while investigating a series of murders of recently paroled convicts. Details Episode 20 Aired May 8, 2001 Hit a Sista Back Max and Zack try to restore a "sister" to her family; Max confronts a two-faced fugitive; Manticore's Madame X puts Max in unimaginable danger. Details Episode 21 Aired May 15, 2001 Meow Max is flooded with cat-like sexual urges; Logan repairs the "exo-skeleton" that enables him to walk; Max is captured while trying to free Tinga. Details Episode 22 Aired May 22, 2001 ... And Jesus Brought a Casserole Max and the other escapees launch an all-out attack on Manticore; Lydecker must form an alliance with his former "children" while running from Madame X. Details

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Season Info

Executive Producer
James Cameron, Charles Eglee
Network
Fox
Rating
TV-14
Genre
Fantasy, Drama, Sci-Fi, Adventure
Original Language
English
Release Date
Oct 3, 2000