Nikita (2010)
A rogue assassin wages a relentless one-woman war against the secret agency that created her in this sleek, action-driven spy thriller.
Nikita - Series Information
- Original Title: Nikita
- First Air Year: 2010
- Last Air Year: 2013
- Created by: Craig Silverstein
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Drama, Action, Adventure
- Content Rating (US): TV-14
- Episode Runtime: Average runtime per episode: 42 minutes
- Number of Seasons: 4
- Number of Episodes: 73
- Status: Ended
- Original Language: English
- Spoken Languages: English
- First Air Date: September 9, 2010 (United States - TV-14), September 9, 2010 (Canada - PG), September 9, 2010 (United Kingdom - 15), September 9, 2010 (Germany - 16), September 9, 2010 (France - 18), September 9, 2010 (Brazil - 14), September 9, 2010 (Mexico - B), September 9, 2010 (Spain - 18), September 9, 2010 (South Korea - 15)
- Networks: The CW
- Production Companies: Sesfonstein Productions, Wonderland Sound and Vision, Warner Bros. Television
- Production Countries: Canada, United States of America
Nikita - Plot
Nikita will stop at nothing to expose and destroy Division, the secret U.S. agency who trained her as a spy and assassin.
Nikita - Trailer
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Nikita - Cast & Crew
Creator(s)
- Craig Silverstein
Main Cast
- Maggie Q
- Shane West
- Lyndsy Fonseca
- Aaron Stanford
- Melinda Clarke
- Dillon Casey
- Xander Berkeley
- Lyndie Greenwood
- Noah Bean
- Devon Sawa
Writers
- Juan Carlos Coto
- Albert Kim
- Kristen Reidel
- Craig Silverstein
- Kalinda Vazquez
Nikita - FAQs
Where can you stream Nikita online?
Nikita is available to stream for free with ads on The Roku Channel and Tubi TV. It can also be purchased digitally on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. Check JustWatch for the most current availability in your region.
Is Nikita based on a true story or source material?
Nikita is not based on a true story. It is inspired by the 1990 French film Nikita directed by Luc Besson, and draws from the 1997 Canadian TV series La Femme Nikita. Creator Craig Silverstein reimagined the premise for a contemporary American audience on The CW.
Who are the main actors in Nikita?
Nikita stars Maggie Q in the title role, alongside Shane West, Lyndsy Fonseca, Aaron Stanford, Melinda Clarke, Dillon Casey, Xander Berkeley, Lyndie Greenwood, Noah Bean, and Devon Sawa. Maggie Q's physical performance and charisma were widely praised as the heart of the series.
How many seasons and episodes does Nikita have?
Nikita ran for 4 seasons and 73 episodes in total. Season 1 had 22 episodes, Season 2 had 23 episodes, Season 3 had 22 episodes, and the final Season 4 was a shortened wrap-up run of just 6 episodes, giving the series a proper conclusion.
Did Nikita get a proper series finale?
Yes. When The CW cancelled Nikita after Season 3, the network commissioned a shortened six-episode fourth season specifically to allow the show to wrap up its storylines. Fans and critics praised this decision, as it gave the series a rare and satisfying conclusion rather than an abrupt cancellation.
What is Nikita about?
Nikita follows a former government assassin who escapes the shadowy black-ops agency known as Division and launches a one-woman war to dismantle it from the outside. The series blends high-octane action with conspiracy, loyalty, and identity themes, earning praise for its strong female lead and serialized storytelling.
When did Nikita first air and on which network?
Nikita premiered on September 9, 2010, on The CW in the United States. The series was also released simultaneously in Canada, the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Brazil, Mexico, Spain, and South Korea on the same date, with region-specific content ratings applied in each territory.
What is the content rating for Nikita?
Nikita is rated TV-14 in the United States, indicating it contains content that may be unsuitable for children under 14. This reflects the series' depictions of violence, action sequences, and mature themes including espionage, assassination, and government corruption throughout its four-season run.
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