The release of the first season of Jessica Jones on Netflix has been met with acclaim from numerous sources, raising the excitement level of fans in the process in the remaining series that will be released as part of the Netflix-Marvel partnership, focusing on Luke Cage and Iron Fist respectively. With the former already well …
The dearth of strong, capable roles for women, especially in the action genre, is an open secret in Hollywood. One of the potential roles that has endured over time, however, is that of the trio of female characters who make up the core of Charlie’s Angels. The 70s tv series has seen revivals on both …
‘Insurgent’ has the emotional intensity of androids reciting an instruction manual. There’s nothing new to see here, and it’s delivered in the most listless fashion possible. Even for a sci-fi soap opera, Insurgent feels lazy and uninspired.
The series finale to the CW show takes an opportunity to examine the character of Nikita, showing who she really is by standing her against her nemesis Amanda, in a thrilling end.
As Nikita and the team try to come to terms with what seems to be the end of a long road, a major death harshly snaps everyone back to the reality of the situation in a superb outing this week.
The ex-Division crew and The Shop go head-to-head, as Alex’s suspicions of Sam force her to take measures to test where his loyalties lie.
As Michael and Sam work to free Alex from the CIA, the team begins work on The Shop’s next mole, with some opposition from within.
The Shop’s methods are revealed as the ex-Division crew makes a move of their own.
Nikita, Season 4, Episode 01: “Wanted” Written by Kristen Reidel Directed by Eagle Egilsson Airs Fridays at 9pm (ET) on the CW With a cult classic movie and a well-regarded series preceding it, Nikita had a quite some shoes to fill when it made its debut three seasons ago. However, the show quickly proved its …
Author Veronica Roth’s award-winning Divergent Trilogy found its movie rights being snapped up before the series reached completion. Filming of the first novel, titled Divergent, is already underway, with direction from Neil Burger, working with a script from Evan Daugherty and Vanessa Taylor. Shailene Woodley takes the lead role, joined onscreen by Zoe Kravitz, Jai …
Despite Division having more resources all season, Amanda was a looming threat on all the organisation’s major players, and remained so no matter how few allies and operations she had. Her alignment with The Shop thus spelled very bad news for Nikita and co., news that came to a head last week with the reveal that Michael’s new hand had come with another caveat, putting Nikita between a rock and a hard place; kill the US President, or watch her own partner die a brutal death. The season finale explores the outcome of that choice, providing some genuine twists, and bringing closure to a major part of Nikita.
Nikita, Season 3, Episode 21: “Invisible Hand” Written by Carlos Coto Directed by Dwight Little Airs Fridays at 8pm (ET) on the CW Despite the US government finally letting Division go from their obligations last week, freeing Nikita and her group with the SEALs right on their doorstep, Cyrus’ bomb at the end of the …
Nikita, Season 3, Episode 20: “High-Value Target” Written by Michael Brandon Guercio Directed by Dan Sackheim Airs Fridays at 8pm (ET) on the CW Among the many tumultuous events of the past few weeks of Nikita was Amanda awakening Owen’s dormant alter ego Sam Matthews, a ruthless criminal soldier who was only interested in finishing …
Nikita, Season 3, Episode 19: “Self-Destruct” Written by Kristen Reidel Directed by Nick Copus Airs Fridays at 8pm (ET) on the CW The process, or lack thereof, of dismantling Division has been a looming concern for all of Nikita’s third season. The concern voiced by many from within and outside of the organisation focused on …
The boiling tensions in Division came to a head last week, pushed forward in no small part by Amanda. With Ryan out of commission, Nikita captured, and Alex mentally compromised, the leadership of the covert organisation was at the weakest level it has been since Percy’s death, making the results of this coup truly uncertain, particularly on a show that has never been hesitant in shaking up the status quo, starting all the way back with the death of major characters Thom and Jaden in season one. This week’s episode explores the fallout from the Division coup and Nikita’s capture, delivering another shocking episode that gives the audience a glimpse into what makes Amanda tick, and leaves Division irrevocably changed.
Nikita, Season 3, Episode 17: “Masks” Written by Kamran Pasha Directed by Chris Peppe Airs Fridays at 8pm (ET) on the CW Division has largely been able to remain one step ahead of Amanda this season, and while the former head of the organization has managed to force Division to incur some losses, the most …
Nikita, Season 3, Episode 16: “Tipping Point” Written by Oliver Grigsby Directed by Dwight Little Airs Fridays at 8pm (ET) on the CW Michael losing his hand was a key moment in the series, and the effects of Nikita cutting his hand off have continued to be felt in ensuing episodes, with Michael’s struggle with …
Nikita, Season 3, Episode 15: “Inevitability” Written by Kristen Reidel Directed by Mark C. Baldwin Airs Fridays at 8pm (ET) on the CW Despite the pursuit for Amanda consuming Division’s attention over the past few episodes, first with Ari coming in from the cold, then Alex getting kidnapped, the concern over being handed four assassination …
Nikita, Season 3, Episode 14: “The Life We’ve Chosen” Written by Albert Kim Directed by Brad Turner Airs Fridays at 8pm (ET) on the CW Since Amanda found out about Ari Tasarov and Division working together, she has had a single-minded focus towards getting him back on her side by any means necessary, first going …
Nikita, Season 3, Episode 13: “Reunion” Written by Terry Matalas and Travis Fickett Directed by Jon Cassar Airs Fridays at 8pm (ET) on the CW With Amanda’s betrayal against her longtime partner Ari Tasarov driving the ex-Gogol head into Division’s protection last week, it was only a matter of time before Amanda went after Ari’s …
Nikita, Season 3, Episode 12: “With Fire” Written by Carlos Coto Directed by Eagle Egilsson Airs Fridays at 8pm (ET) on the CW While Amanda has been prominently on Division’s radar, and has crossed swords with Nikita and her group numerous times this season, her partner-in-crime, ex-Gogol head Ari Tasarov, has been absent for much …
Nikita, Season 3, Episode 11: “Black Badge” Written by Mary Trahan Directed by David Grossman Airs Fridays at 8pm (ET) on the CW It has been clear for a while that Amanda, despite ostensibly having depleted resources, still remains a major threat to Division at large and Nikita and her closest friends in particular. If …
Nikita, Season 3, Episode 10: “Brave New World” Written by Kristen Reidel Directed by Marc David Alpert Airs Fridays at 8pm (ET) on the CW The past two seasons of Nikita have illuminated many facets of the titular character, chief among them her unwavering loyalty to her friends and close ones. With Alex seemingly now …