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Season 1 – Painkiller Jane

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"Painkiller Jane" follows the adventures of Jane Vasko -- a woman in the not-too-distant future who has amazing self-healing powers. Once the DEA's top agent, Jane has always had the ability to mentally push through even the most painful situations. She is recruited into a covert government agency dedicated to containing the threat of individuals with superhuman neurological powers. Soon, Jane realizes she is one of those individuals. She cannot be killed.
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Painkiller Jane — Season 1

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Painkiller Jane's compelling concept is rapidly subdued by weak writing, shallow characters, and unconvincing dialogue, subjecting the viewers to a kind of pain that not even Jane is able to kill.

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Hal Boedeker Orlando Sentinel Sep 27, 2019
Loken conveys that mix of feelings with remarkable stamina. It's just a shame that such a strong heroine has to suffer so often. It hurts so bad, and that ain't good. Go to Full Review Neil Genzlinger New York Times Sep 27, 2019
Decent scripts could make it work anyway, but the first two episodes at least don't bode well; the stories are flat, and the repartee between Jane and her teammates isn't zippy enough to amuse even the comic-book crowd. Go to Full Review Ray Richmond The Hollywood Reporter Sep 27, 2019
She's not nearly as charismatic as was (Emmanuelle) Vaugier, and her character's story also isn't as interesting. Go to Full Review Gloria Goodale Christian Science Monitor Sep 27, 2019
B
Moody and fast-paced, this is good, only minimally pretentious, sci-fi fun. Go to Full Review Rob Owen Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Sep 27, 2019
"Painkiller Jane" doesn't soar to the dramatic heights of "Battlestar," but it is a step above some of the network's other programs, a procedural thriller with a sense of humor and stylish action scenes. Go to Full Review Will Wade Common Sense Media Sep 27, 2019
2/5
It seems as if the goal was to avoid hiring additional actors to play the Secret Service detail. If only Jane could kill that kind of pain. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Mar 24, 2021 In some areas the show may seem basic, with very little of the mythology's science explained, but I like that. There really is no good explanation, so it's better viewed as, "okay there are mutants basically," and just sit back and enjoy that. The cast is terrific, with Loken in particular carrying each episode easily, largely on the strength of her considerable badass charm. She is neither the best actor I've seen nor the worst, but she is the perfect Painkiller Jane. The character has a nice wry sense of humor, leavening the otherwise dark and foreboding subject matter, and the show is stylish to look at. Also the fight scenes are a lot of fun! I wish the show had had more seasons. I would have watched it as long as it aired. But the one season is pretty darn good as is. See more Read all reviews
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Gil Grant

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Kristanna Loken

Jane Vasko

Alaina Huffman

Maureen Bowers

Rob Stewart

Andre McBride

Noah Danby

Connor King

Stephen Lobo

Dr. Seth Carpenter

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Apr 13, 2007 Pilot Jane Vasco and a covert government unit must track down and contain the spread of genetically altered humans who possess neurological powers. Details Episode 2 Aired Apr 20, 2007 Toy Soldiers A string of thefts puts Jane and the team on high alert leading up to a presidential visit. Details Episode 3 Aired Apr 27, 2007 Piece of Mind Reports of selective amnesia point to a Neuro; Riley suddenly has no recollection of computer technology. Details Episode 4 Aired May 4, 2007 Catch Me if You Can Jane gets an eerie message from a Neuro that can see into the future, warning her of an arrest that will go wrong. Details Episode 5 Aired May 11, 2007 Nothing to Fear but Fear Itself The team is brought in to investigate a former FBI safe house where a number of mysterious incidents have occurred. Details Episode 6 Aired May 18, 2007 Breakdown Jane and Maureen interview a number of patients who have been admitted to a psychiatric facility for having the same nightmare. Details Episode 7 Aired Jun 1, 2007 Higher Court A series of suicides of protected federal witnesses leads the team to a Neuro. Details Episode 8 Aired Jun 8, 2007 Friendly Fire While suffering from amnesia, Jane is accused of murdering her teammate. Details Episode 9 Aired Jun 15, 2007 Trial by Fire The team must race to find evidence exonerating Connor of an arson and murder that he did not commit. Details Episode 10 Aired Jun 22, 2007 Portraits of Lauren Gray Jane and Maureen go undercover at a fashion show to find out what is rapidly aging young women. Details Episode 11 Aired Jun 29, 2007 Ghost in the Machine Jane and the team look into Connor's past. Details Episode 12 Aired Jul 6, 2007 Something Nasty in the Neighborhood Jane and Connor go undercover as a married couple to investigate disappearances in a suburban community. Details Episode 13 Aired Jul 13, 2007 The League A Neuro takes matters into his own hands when his friends abuse the powers he has given them. Details Episode 14 Aired Jul 20, 2007 Amazing Howie Riley is captured when he investigates a Neuro magician alone. Details Episode 15 Aired Jul 27, 2007 The Healer Jane and the team track a Neuro that has been using his power of invisibility to rob banks but when they capture him, their prisoner nearly escapes when their van breaks down. Details Episode 16 Aired Aug 3, 2007 Thanks for the Memories Jane is suspicious when her boyfriend and her friend claim to have no idea who she is. Details Episode 17 Aired Aug 17, 2007 Playback The team is stuck reliving the same day while a time-morphing neuro tries to complete an assassination plot. Details Episode 18 Aired Aug 24, 2007 Jane 113 The Neuro who Jane did not chip as an act of mercy transfers some memories of the agent's past to her before his death of cancer, leading to her learning of a dark secret about herself and the truth of her origins. Details Episode 19 Aired Aug 31, 2007 What Lies Beneath Jane and the team must intervene after a prison break. Details Episode 20 Aired Sep 7, 2007 The Beast of Bolnar A mysterious and invisible presence is attacking and killing the innocent people of a small village. Details Episode 21 Aired Sep 14, 2007 Reflections A Neuro from McBride's past has a hidden agenda. Details Episode 22 Aired Sep 21, 2007 Endgame An emergency at NICO results in the facility's most dangerous Neuros launching a break-out. Details

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Season Info

Director
Matthew Hastings, Michael Robison, Farhad Mann, Peter DeLuise, Nick Copus
Creator
Gil Grant
Executive Producer
Gil Grant, Ken F. Levin, Kirk Shaw, Rob Word, Larry Sugar
Screenwriter
Lawrence Hertzog, Gillian Horvath, Lisa Klink, Gil Grant, Charles Heit, Rob Gilmer, Charles Holland, Mike Goldberg, George Schenck
Network
SYFY
Rating
TV-PG
Genre
Sci-Fi, Drama, Action
Original Language
English
Release Date
Apr 13, 2007
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