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Season 1 – Nikita

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Maggie Q stars as Nikita, a young woman who was rescued from death row by a secret government agency known as Division. Division faked Nikita's execution, giving her a chance to start a new life and serve her country. At least, that's what she is told. In reality, she is trained to be a spy and assassin. After three years in hiding, Nikita seeks retribution against her former bosses who deceived her and does everything she can to expose and destroy Division's covert operation, even as Division continues recruiting and training other young people to become cold-blooded killers.
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Nikita — Season 1

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Critics Consensus

Building on Maggie Q's strong central performance, Nikita is a strong spy thriller that's sleek and action-packed (if a little heavy with backstory).

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Sandra Gonzalez Entertainment Weekly 11/28/2018
I loved how the finale set us up for adventures of a new kind with these two in season 2... and it's all just another example of how getting Michael and Nikita together earlier than most expected continues to pay off for these writers. Go to Full Review Lucy Mangan Guardian 10/11/2010
It might not be totally mindless entertainment. It can't match the original but it's better than the film. Go to Full Review Ken Tucker Entertainment Weekly 09/09/2010
Maggie Q doesn't need the little red bikini she wore in the opening minutes to convince us she's formidable - her action-film training is used to full effect here, and I hope that continues every week. Go to Full Review Merrill Barr Film School Rejects 11/30/2018
As for the show's look, tone and action... it succeeds very well. Go to Full Review Brendan Bettinger Collider 11/28/2018
Maggie Q is a star... She's endlessly charismatic, a credible action star, and capably shoulders the sometimes overwrought drama thrust upon her. Go to Full Review Dustin Rowles Pajiba 06/19/2018
It's a second-tier show, entertaining but mindless. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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J P 05/20/2024 What's not to love about a skinny girl who can beat up chuck norris. Good show See more TheMovieSearch R @TheMovieSearch 01/06/2024 Season one of Nikita is an exhilarating and over-the-top action-packed adventure, led masterfully by Maggie Q. She embodies the role of Nikita with intensity and precision, delivering a complex and powerful character who anchors the entire series. The storyline is tightly woven, blending espionage, suspense, and high-stakes drama, keeping viewers fully engaged from start to finish. The screenplay is sharp, with carefully crafted dialogue and pacing that balances character development with thrilling action sequences. Fight choreography is top-notch, showcasing Nikita’s skills in hand-to-hand combat and strategic thinking. Secondary characters are well-developed, adding depth to the narrative and enhancing the stakes of each mission. Season one establishes a strong foundation for the series, combining emotional arcs, loyalty, betrayal, and revenge. Overall, it’s a captivating introduction that sets a high bar for subsequent seasons, proving to be a must-watch for fans of action See more steve d 07/29/2020 With a fantastic cast and shocking twists and turns this take on the fantastic film is a joy to behold. See more 01/15/2020 The CW reboots the La Femme Nikita franchise with the sexy spy thriller Nikita. In Season 1 former black ops assassin Nikita Mears attempts to bring down her former agency, Division, after discovering that they've gone rogue and are aiding terrorists; meanwhile a new Division recruit named Alex, who's training to be an assassin, secretly works with Nikita from the inside. Starring Maggie Q, Lyndsy Fonseca, and Xander Berkeley, the show has a solid cast that delivers good performances: especially Q, who does an excellent job pulling off the fight choreography and gunplay. And despite a bit of CW-ishness, with superfluous romance plots and sexy young actors, the over-arcing stories of Nikita seeking redemption for her past and Alex's struggle to maintain her cover are quite compelling. Additionally, the writers do an impressive job at building suspense and tension, which is further heightened by an exceptional score. Action-packed and full of intrigue, Nikita delivers an extraordinary first season, and promises to get even better. See more 06/24/2018 The best series I have ever seen. See more 07/17/2016 The plot has energy and direction. Decent nearly mindless entertainment. Sexing up the promo material is tiresome and predictable but unnecessary. Strong performance by Maggie Q. See more Read all reviews
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Maggie Q

Nikita

Shane West

Michael

Lyndsy Fonseca

Alex

Aaron Stanford

Birkhoff

Ashton Holmes

Thom

Tiffany Hines

Jaden

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Sep 9, 2010 Pilot After years in hiding, a former spy and assassin seeks retribution against a secret U.S. agency known as Division. Details Episode 2 Aired Sep 16, 2010 2.0 Nikita tries to thwart Percy and Michael's plan; Alex is activated early for a special assignment; a pivotal moment in Nikita's life is revealed. Details Episode 3 Aired Sep 23, 2010 Kill Jill Nikita rescues a journalist trying to expose a conspiracy; Michael and Percy suspect Birkhoff is Nikita's mole; Jaden, Alex and Thom help Michael find his latest target. Details Episode 4 Aired Sep 30, 2010 Rough Trade Michael helps Nikita during a mission; Alex has a panic attack during basic training. Details Episode 5 Aired Oct 7, 2010 The Guardian Division's secrets are at risk of being revealed when an operative (Devon Sawa) becomes a fugitive after escaping from a bank robbery; Alex sneaks into Percy's office and is busted. Details Episode 6 Aired Oct 21, 2010 Resistance Terrorists attack a bus full of Division recruits and kidnap Alex and Thom; after Nikita earns his trust, Owen reveals devastating news about her fiance. Details Episode 7 Aired Oct 28, 2010 The Recruit Alex informs Nikita that one of the recruits has been activated to carry out a suicide mission. Details Episode 8 Aired Nov 4, 2010 Phoenix Thom is asked to eliminate Anna, a woman who was having an affair with a U.S. senator; Alex helps Nikita reach out to Anna's parents. Details Episode 9 Aired Nov 11, 2010 One Way Michael and Nikita work together to kill a terrorist who murdered Michael's family; Alex tries to cover when she is caught going through medical files. Details Episode 10 Aired Dec 2, 2010 Dark Matter Owen and Nikita try to help a CIA agent after he is framed for an assassination in Chile; Alex sees a new side of Percy. Details Episode 11 Aired Dec 9, 2010 All the Way Alex is uneasy when she is asked to kill the leader of a crime syndicate; Birkhoff discovers the program a Division mole has been using to connect with Nikita. Details Episode 12 Aired Jan 27, 2011 Free Alex, now an agent, moves into a new apartment and receives a cover job; Ryan is stunned when Nikita reveals a secret. Details Episode 13 Aired Feb 3, 2011 Coup de Grace Alex and Nikita plot to derail Alex's first mission, the assassination of the Prince of Georgia; Nikita puts her trust in the wrong person causing Division to be alerted to her whereabouts. Details Episode 14 Aired Feb 10, 2011 The Next Seduction Nikita reluctantly assumes a past alter-ego to stop a dangerous new weapon from coming into the U.S.; Alex's new life has interference. Details Episode 15 Aired Feb 17, 2011 Alexandra While on a mission, Alex runs into a person from her past; after Alex gets into trouble, Nikita tries to help. Details Episode 16 Aired Feb 24, 2011 Echoes Amanda sedates Alex and interrogates her; Nikita tries to help Alex but is double-crossed; Michael asks Birkhoff to investigate Alex. Details Episode 17 Aired Apr 7, 2011 Covenant Michael confronts Nikita and threatens to reveal a secret if she doesn't find the person who killed his family. Details Episode 18 Aired Apr 14, 2011 Into the Dark Nikita goes to London with Owen, who has information about one of Percy's black boxes; Percy orders Michael to kill Nikita; Amanda makes Alex submit to a lie detector test. Details Episode 19 Aired Apr 21, 2011 Girl's Best Friend Nikita worries Division is getting too dangerous for Alex; Jaden and Alex are assigned to an overseas mission. Details Episode 20 Aired Apr 28, 2011 Glass Houses Percy asks Michael to check on one of the black boxes and its guardian; Nathan gets in the middle of an argument between Jaden and Alex. Details Episode 21 Aired May 5, 2011 Betrayals When Michael learns of Percy's plan to kill anyone who can decrypt the black boxes, he sends in Nikita to save one of the targets. Details Episode 22 Aired May 12, 2011 Pandora Percy tries to take over the CIA as Alex goes rogue; Michael is unable to help Nikita when he is trapped inside Division. Details

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Season Info

Director
Danny Cannon, Eagle Egilsson, Kenneth Fink, Nick Copus, Guy Ferland, Jonathan Glassner, David Solomon, Jeffrey Hunt, Robert Lieberman, Ralph Hemecker
Executive Producer
Craig Silverstein, Danny Cannon, David Levinson, McG, Peter Johnson
Screenwriter
Craig Silverstein, Amanda Segel, Albert Kim, Carlos Coto, Kalinda Vazquez
Network
The CW
Rating
TV-14 (V)
Genre
Drama, Action, Adventure
Original Language
English
Release Date
Sep 9, 2010