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Summary: So much more than violence with a conscience. Must HAVE!!!
Review: Each show begins with stunning Nikita's (Peta Wilson) raspy, mild Aussie accent: "I was falsely accused of a hideous crime and sentenced to life in prison. One night, I was taken from my cell to a place called, Section One, the most covert anti-terrorist organization on the planet. Their ends are just but their means are ruthless and if I don't play by their rules, I DIE."
This 1st season is addicting, unstoppably intense, bullets fly, plots twist in a ways that leave you giddy, jaws dropped, & completely in LOVE with the ultra perfect cast and sincerely unpredictable and intense storylines. It's very realistic, intelligent, moving, tragic, tearjerking, heroic, and unmistakably unique. (Four more seasons bravely followed!) It's a smoldering show with it's own personality- there's very little comedy but rightfully so, in my opinion. It's not like Buffy or Alias or anything else. Supermodel-like blond haired and blue eyed, Nikita, is a street kid in her 20's tossed out by her mom and recruited into The Section b/c "a woman with her looks who can kill in cold blood" is a quite an asset. The problem is- the Section is a place where the good guys are just as carnal or far worse than than the terrorists they fight. The only thing that keeps operatives alive is their willingness is to kill, obey, and abandon emotion. Most live in constant "fear" of being canceled.
Nikita, however, is truly a diamond in the rough. Her warmth, innocence & beauty are just so obvious & raw; her noble sense of justice is nearly unbreakable so you fall in love with her immediately. From the very 1st ep, she begins illuminating the dark and monstrous Section where compassion and sentimentality are considered liabilites that will get you tortured and killed by the tough, mature, raven-haired Madeline (Alberta Watson)& her goons or her partner - the cunning godlike man in charge- Operations. Upon their first encounter, Madeline forces Nikita to look in the mirror and explains, "See your beauty? You can learn to shoot. You can learn to fight. But there is no weapon more powerful than your feminity." Nikita is naturally defiant from the beginning so you're constantly cheering her on at the edge of your seat. A soft spoken but gorgeous high leveled operative, Michael, (Roy Dupuis) who outwardly lacks emotion but possesses the most fantastically expressive eyes I've ever seen, is ordered to mentor/train Nikita but the two form a connection that both melts and breaks your heart many times over and leaves you guessing and craving more. Of the 21 eps of this season, my top 5 favorite were:
"NIKITA" - pilot. Nikita enters Section after the world thinks she's dead- suicide in prison. She must comply or be canceled.
"VOICES" - Nikita beats a scumbag who tries to abduct her. She later finds out he's wanted by police for a string of heinous crimes & the detective on the case is in relenteless pursuit of finding "that woman" to testify. But knowing the truth about her would mean his cancellation (death).
"WAR" - The Directory is stolen by powerful terrorists, Red Cell, & so operatives are being identified and targeted forcing Section to relocate. Michael & Nikita are sent in to get a counterpart but are captured & brutually tortured for info. This one is a emotional rollercoaster.
"BRAINWASH" - Nikita tests a device that stimulates tramatic memories and is thought to be used for brainwashing. She becomes curiously endangered physically and emotionally.
"Mercy" - Nikita refuses to carry out an order that goes against her nature; after a chit-chat with Madeline, Nikita seriously contemplates the worth of her life. "A fake obituary claimed I died in prison. In the end, that statement is true," she writes. Michael recieves knowledge of her fate and is sworn to secrecy and ordered to do the unthinkable.
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Summary: Woohoo!
Review: At last! Finally the fans of this hit TV show will be able to own the series on DVD. I can only hope that the other seasons come out in DVD sets over time as well. If you're a fan of Alias, I highly recommend checking out this excellent series.
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Summary: Greatest show on TV
Review: Hello if you are looking for a show that will be around for many years then this is it. I watched this show from day one and once you watch the first show you have to keep seeing the next one and so on. But lucky you there is no commercials so get this DVD!!! The show is about a homeless girl on the streets is accused of stabbing a man and a night one in jail a secret agency called section one takes her in and makes her one of there solders.
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Summary: FINALLY!!!
Review: After years of waiting they're finally releasing this great show on DVD. It's one of the main reasons I have Digital Cable--to watch this show on Oxygen network. I became a fan late in the game so I always had questions about so many things. I just hope they won't take too long to get the remaining seasons out, even the not-so-great final episodes. Apparently I'm one of the few people who enjoy this show AND "Alias"--another great DVD set coming out in September.
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Summary: Necessity of life!!!
Review: I've followed this series from the start, and I think that Peta Wilson is an incredible role model because she has depth of character and a non-traditional beauty. My mother, brother, and I love this series, and have succumbed to purchasing Season 1 on VHS, but the sound quality was limited. Every fan of Nikita needs this on DVD. Anything else is a pathetic attempt at manipulation of the consumer in the pursuit of the almighty profit. Please put this out on DVD....NOW!!!
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Summary: Saved from Cancellation
Review: Warners Brothers should realize that the same fans that flooded them with cries to continue the series after it was cancelled with the close of season 4 will definitely be purchasing DVDs of each season- including the 5 episode conclusion- put together because of fan demand!
Plus- I'm tired of watching Alias- a cheap knock-off of La Femme Nikita!
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Summary: The Last of the Best Material Around
Review: This is a smart and sophisticated movie for people that love cult type films, but this is cult television. The Original movie - the French Version, is untouchable, but this television series does the orginal justice. People around the world have followed the series after the movie, and have been wanting and waiting for more. The studio's need to get off their fat butts and produce this on DVD. Those that follow, know what I am talking about, for those that don't - If you have half a brain cell then you need to find out. The plots have actual substance, the characters are not just type-casted and hokie, there is no wooden diaolgue here my friend. This is a television series that will beat out the majority of the movie ...that comes out these days, and this is relatively old stuff, speaking in movie and fame time-lines. But like they say the old ones are the best ones. This is as timeless as the God Father Series - Yeah it is that good - provided you like your movies to challenge your mind and take you in different uncharted material and directions to think.
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Summary: A very powerful experience
Review: I have always been intrigued by the clandestine world of the untouchable spy or special forces team. Section One creates the best of both wolrds. Seeing how the motive of death or other extreme threats can drive a person to their greatest potential makes the struggles of the characters tantalizing. Witnessing the growth of all of the characters and the storylines they are woven into throughout the series makes your bond to them that much stronger. When it reaches dvd I highly recommend it.
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Summary: La Femme Nikita (the series) must come out on DVD
Review: I have seen all episodes of this realy great series and hope it will be released on DVD real soon, so I can buy it immediatly. There are view series that are so good as this one. The series have been shown here in the Netherlands for a view years and I am still watching re-runs. I know for sure that many people will buy the series when they come out on DVD or VHS, because there are not many series so exciting as this one.
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Summary: Add me to the list[!]
Review: Add me to the list! I have been waiting and hoping for a DVD of LFN. I loved the show when it was on and now tape the reruns. Like someone said earlier, take my money please.
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