mishabri-1
La Femme Nikita was groundbreaking and would've been on a lot longer had it aired on a major network. This was really the first time a female was given a strong, intelligent starring role on a t.v. series. The writers/directors of this show have gone on to write and direct for the popular "24" starring Keifer Sutherland, and several actors from Nikita show up in "24". The technology used in the show was incredible for the time. The actors are all first rate and it's the characters in the show that keep you coming back. "Alias" was a direct ripoff of this series, but it wasn't nearly as well done as Nikita. The fan base for this show was huge, and still is even though it is no longer airing. Roy Dupuis (Michael) is a huge star in Canada and his take on the role is perfect. His minimalistic style is what you would expect from a member of the world's most covert anti-terrorism group. Peta Wilson (Nikita) is believable in her role, unlike many females in physical roles. All of the supporting actors are great and many have had vast and varied careers.
jcdc35
I loved this show and never missed an episode. I thought it was suspenseful and well written. I was fully involved in this program. It will be sorely missed.I cannot understand why we don't even get re-runs. I think the acting was well done and the characters detailed. I think the relationship between Nikita and Michael was intense and riveting. I have seen repeated episodes of garbage shows on television and I do not understand why no network thinks this show is worth repeating. I was hoping they would make another movie perhaps letting us know what happened after wards. I guess the actors have moved on. I think the original movie was very good and think the television show was a testament to it.
mr_boulder
Nikita, after a bad childhood, is now with a quasi-government organization, called Section One. They hunt down and eliminate the bad guys and/or terrorists by any means necessary. One problem with the show is the members of Section One aren't likable. They aren't any different from the ones they murder. If it wasn't government sponsored, these people would be the terrorists. Another, is that the bad guys are all incompetent. They can't even shoot straight.Section One is staffed by attractive people. I can appreciate the show for Peta Wilson (Nikita). She's a tall, beautiful blond. But, that can't redeem the show.
Your_Majesty
The fans have been clamoring for DVD's of La Femme Nikita since the show was still in production. It's an excellent idea whose time has come. We need boxed sets per season including the truncated Season 5. Personally, I would scoop them up all together in one purchase.For the initiated, the show is an hour long spy thriller drama that has been copied (Alias, for one) but never duplicated. It has a six member ensemble cast who, together, electrify the screen. The casting director caught lightening in a bottle.The focus is Section One. A covert undercover anti-terrorist organization. They go into the World and take out the terrorists before the badguys can strike. The hook? They have a very complicated authority structure but most of the Operatives are there against their wills. Their lives "outside" are erased by Section and they become, in essence, ghosts to the rest of the world. They are kept there through fear and intimidation. If you're lucky (or clever) enough to survive your Missions....You live. Step out of line? Screw up? Get cancelled. D-e-a-d.Section One is led by Operations. Former Viet Nam POW. A man who understands that sometimes the needs of the many outweigh the needs of the few. Morale is maintained and Missions profiled by Madeline; Operations' second in command and former lover. Michael is Operations' finest Operative and Heir Apparent. He has trained thousands of others to become the lethal killing machine he is...but no one is as good. Birkoff is the kid computer genius who keeps the systems running on oreos and milk...with a dash of knowing where all the skeletons are hidden. Walter is the "Q" (Bond) of Section. He's the corporate knowledge and is the oldest. Not necessarily the wisest.Enter Nikita. Young. Idealistic. Brought in for Section's "right reasons" but for all of her "wrong ones." Her personal goal throughout the run is to get out of Section--Alive. Only one little problem arises...she falls in love with Michael. With these six people, a host of amazing writers/directors, and stunning music/costume people...each week we were treated to moral debates, murder, assassination, treachery, twists, spins, simply unsolvable personal dilemmas, and True Love...you know, all that scary stuff.Each episode stands alone but also maintained a sense of continuity from Season to Season. You couldn't help but invite these people into your home each Sunday night as though they were family.Stylish and very European, the series has a real panache that no other show has been able to match.I highly recommend the series and would buy the DVD's in a hot second.