Nikita 2010
“Looks do kill.”
What is Nikita?
Nikita is an American action thriller drama television series that aired on The CW from 2010 to 2013. The show is based on the French film La Femme Nikita and follows a woman named Nikita, who was once a deeply troubled teenager rescued from death row by a secret U.S.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2010
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 73
- Runtime
- 42 minutes
- First aired
- Sep 9, 2010
- Last aired
- Dec 27, 2013
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- The CW
- Genres
- Drama, Action & Adventure
- Updated
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Overview
Nikita is an American action thriller drama television series that aired on The CW from 2010 to 2013. The show is based on the French film La Femme Nikita and follows a woman named Nikita, who was once a deeply troubled teenager rescued from death row by a secret U.S. agency called Division. Believing she was given a second chance, Nikita was trained as a spy and assassin before eventually learning the truth about her rescue and the organization's methods. After being betrayed by Division, she dedicated herself to exposing and destroying the agency that manipulated her and other at-risk teens into becoming killers. The series stars Maggie Q in the title role and adapts elements from both the original 1990 film and the 1997 Canadian television series La Femme Nikita. It focuses on Nikita's mission to undermine Division while navigating complex relationships with former allies and new recruits. The show ran for multiple seasons, exploring themes of redemption, loyalty, and institutional corruption within a covert government framework.
Should you watch it?
“A rogue assassin fights to dismantle the secret government agency that once trained her.”
- fast-paced espionage plots
- compelling protagonist
- intense violence
- complex narrative structure
Watch it if you enjoy high-stakes spy thrillers featuring a skilled protagonist seeking revenge against a corrupt organization.
The series contains frequent action violence and mature themes suitable for older audiences.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 22 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 Pilot Sep 9, 2010
- E2 2.0 Sep 16, 2010
- E3 Kill Jill Sep 23, 2010
- E4 Rough Trade Sep 30, 2010
- E5 The Guardian Oct 7, 2010
- E6 Resistance Oct 20, 2010
- E7 The Recruit Oct 28, 2010
- E8 Phoenix Nov 4, 2010
- E9 One Way Nov 11, 2010
- E10 Dark Matter Dec 2, 2010
- E11 All the Way Dec 9, 2010
- E12 Free Jan 27, 2011
- E13 Coup De Grace Feb 3, 2011
- E14 The Next Seduction Feb 10, 2011
- E15 Alexandra Feb 17, 2011
- E16 Echoes Feb 24, 2011
- E17 Covenants Apr 7, 2011
- E18 Into the Dark Apr 14, 2011
- E19 Girl's Best Friend Apr 21, 2011
- E20 Glass Houses Apr 28, 2011
- E21 Betrayals (1) May 5, 2011
- E22 Pandora (2) May 12, 2011
Season 2 · 23 episodes
- E1 Game Change Sep 23, 2011
- E2 Falling Ash Sep 30, 2011
- E3 Knightfall Oct 7, 2011
- E4 Partners Oct 14, 2011
- E5 Looking Glass Oct 21, 2011
- E6 343 Walnut Lane Oct 28, 2011
- E7 Clawback Nov 4, 2011
- E8 London Calling Nov 11, 2011
- E9 Fair Trade Nov 18, 2011
- E10 Guardians Dec 2, 2011
- E11 Pale Fire Jan 6, 2012
- E12 Sanctuary Jan 13, 2012
- E13 Clean Sweep Feb 3, 2012
- E14 Rogue Feb 10, 2012
- E15 Origins Feb 17, 2012
- E16 Doublecross Mar 16, 2012
- E17 Arising Mar 23, 2012
- E18 Power Mar 30, 2012
- E19 Wrath Apr 20, 2012
- E20 Shadow Walker Apr 27, 2012
- E21 Dead Drop May 4, 2012
- E22 Crossbow May 11, 2012
- E23 Homecoming May 18, 2012
Season 3 · 22 episodes
- E1 3.0 Oct 19, 2012
- E2 Innocence Oct 26, 2012
- E3 True Believer Nov 2, 2012
- E4 Consequences Nov 9, 2012
- E5 The Sword's Edge Nov 30, 2012
- E6 Sideswipe Dec 7, 2012
- E7 Intersection Jan 18, 2013
- E8 Aftermath Jan 25, 2013
- E9 Survival Instincts Feb 1, 2013
- E10 Brave New World Feb 8, 2013
- E11 Black Badge Feb 22, 2013
- E12 With Fire Mar 1, 2013
- E13 Reunion Mar 8, 2013
- E14 The Life We've Chosen Mar 15, 2013
- E15 Inevitability Mar 29, 2013
- E16 Tipping Point Apr 5, 2013
- E17 Masks Apr 12, 2013
- E18 Broken Home Apr 19, 2013
- E19 Self-Destruct Apr 26, 2013
- E20 High-Value Target May 3, 2013
- E21 Invisible Hand May 10, 2013
- E22 Til Death Do Us Part May 17, 2013
Season 4 · 6 episodes
- E1 Wanted Nov 21, 2013
- E2 Dead or Alive Nov 28, 2013
- E3 Set-Up Dec 6, 2013
- E4 Pay-Off Dec 13, 2013
- E5 Bubble Dec 20, 2013
- E6 Canceled Dec 27, 2013
Frequently asked questions
What is the premise of the show?
Nikita is a former assassin who seeks to destroy Division, the secret agency that trained her.
When did the series air?
The show aired on The CW from September 9, 2010, to December 27, 2013.
What is Division?
Division is a secret U.S. agency that recruits at-risk teenagers and trains them to become spies and assassins.
Is this an American production?
Yes, it is an American action thriller drama television series.
What is Nikita's background?
She was a deeply troubled teenager rescued from death row by the agency that turned her into an assassin.