I've actually started rewatching La Femme Nikita (the Peta Wilson one not the inferior remake with Maggie Q). I'm about 2/3 of the way through season one so far.
This was actually a pretty good show. The action is well staged and the acting is above par, but where it really excels is in atmosphere and tone. When it was on, it was one of the more effective attempts at "Film Noir" in a television series. The dark tone combined with the bleakness of the lives of the Section One operatives makes for an atmospheric drama.
Also, it raises a question about Section itself - while their mission is a good one (counter-terrorism) their utter ruthlessness and methods (including "cancelling" members for even minor lapses) are to put it lightly questionable.
And at least so far in Season One, the writing is strong. They are not afraid of complex stories and of giving depth to the characters. It helps a lot. It draws you into their world.
If you like espionage/secret organization drama you could do a lot worse than this one.
This was actually a pretty good show. The action is well staged and the acting is above par, but where it really excels is in atmosphere and tone. When it was on, it was one of the more effective attempts at "Film Noir" in a television series. The dark tone combined with the bleakness of the lives of the Section One operatives makes for an atmospheric drama.
Also, it raises a question about Section itself - while their mission is a good one (counter-terrorism) their utter ruthlessness and methods (including "cancelling" members for even minor lapses) are to put it lightly questionable.
And at least so far in Season One, the writing is strong. They are not afraid of complex stories and of giving depth to the characters. It helps a lot. It draws you into their world.
If you like espionage/secret organization drama you could do a lot worse than this one.