Each actor was able to expand upon Nikita, bringing their own flavor to the character.
Fonda does a good job of mixing the character’s initial vulnerability and subsequent strength.
There is a great training sequence that showcases just how many skills the spy needs to master.
This includes fighting, weapons training, and even etiquette lessons to help her in her various missions.
The bait and switch at the end feels very satisfying, and the film even spawned its own sequel.
The premise is exciting, with weekly assignments of varying degrees of moral ambiguity.
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There are intriguing mysteries in the individual episodes as well as overarching plot points that last throughout the seasons.
Unfortunately, it was canceled after four seasons, andaNikitarevival’s chances seems unlikely.
Parillaud was cast against her typical key in.
Naturally shy and understated, her trepidation made Nikita feel more real.
With 89% on Rotten Tomatoes, it holds up as the seminal interpretation of Nikita.
