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La Femme Nikita: The Complete Fifth Season

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This final season contains 8 episodes. Like when Highlander disappeared. USA Network showed these episodes without any fanfare. It took me over a year to catch all the episodes but it was worth it. And now anyone who did not get to see all the episodes can see them in one sitting!!!!!

These episodes are more like a miniseries as they answer the questions of how Nikita was "recruited." It reveals who is behind section.

Each episode adds onto the previous upto the conclusion of the series. Although there is a cliffhanger, everything is tied up in a tidy knot and it is very satifying for devotees of the show.

Peta Wilson and Roy DuPuis again shine as the spy and lovers. Alberta Walker again gives her ice cold performance as second in command, Madeline. This seasonette, Edward Woodward makes an appearance and shows that he still has it.

A complete detailed review of this will be written when the DVD is released.

This final "season," though short, was put together because fans demanded that the show be returned to the air and tie up all hte loose ends left after Season 4. And it was done beautifully. It may only be 8 episodes, but for any La Femme Nikita fans, it's a must-have.

I won't spoil it for you. Just know that it's good. Very good (as always). Of course, you should buy and watch all the prior seasons FIRST. But that goes without saying to the LFN fan.

I'm sure the fans would have liked the last season to be a full season, but what we got was good enough, and tied up all the loose ends. As well as they can be tied up in the Section universe.

I'm certain the video quality will be of the usually high caliber, as well sa audio. And I'm sure there will be extra features, as usual...

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Addendum: Having now received the S5 release, I can comment further that the packaging is slightly different than the prior 4 (attractive book-format) releases. However, the slim cases aren't entirely without their merits. Episodes are listed on the outside slip covers to the thin packs.

Video is excellent as always. There appear to be plenty of deleted scenes (I've gotten into the first disc so far), and I'll assume there will be commentary tracks on some of the other discs as with prior releases.

Again, love the show and it stands up well over time. Frankly, it was ahead of its time, presaging shows like Alias an 24. Can't wait to dive into the rest of the last season! Well worth every penny to own the complete LFN series.

they have to milk us for the [...]first, i still think the price of these sets are a bit to high, and there isn't that many extras on the sets, if WB was smart they would repackage the sets at lower prices like Fox did with the x-files to bring in a new set of fans, chances are someone that has never heard of the show or never watched it will not spend [...]just by reading the back of the box. Nonetheless, kudos to WB for releasing the 5th season of LFN so fast. Season 5 had only 8 episodes and was only brought back for the final 8 episodes because the fans demanded it. Season 5 got mix reactions from fans, myself personally i thought season 5 had to many twists and surprises especially the Micheal twist, probably enough for a whole season but still a very awsome ending to a brilliant show that just didn't have enough promotion and big marketing to catch the eye of a larger audience i always thought airing after wrestling was a big mistake. Anyway it will always be and remain a cult fav. If your anxious to see the 5th season box cover they have it posted at [...]
****Episode Guide Season 5****
1.Deja Vu All Over Again- Mr. Jones sends Nikita back to Section for her last mission she must deal with a new terrorist organization, the Collective.
2.A Girl Who Wasn't There- Quinn creates a holographic version of Madeline using Birkoff's AI program. Quinn is promoted to level 3.Nikita finds out that she has a sibling in Section, named "M."
3.In Through The Out Door-Nikita starts to feel the effects of a neural virus resulting from the Gelman process she was subjected to [On Borrowed Time].
4.All The World's A Stage-Nikita requires the collaboration of Mick Schtoppel for a mission and Mr. Jones is forced to get out of Center for it, but who is Mick Schtoppel, really?
5.The Man Behind The Curtain-Nikita finds out the true identity of Mr. Jones, and Micheals real purpose in section.
6.The Evil That Men Do-Operations' plane is shot down and he has to fen for himself and his life through the woods. Nikita races against the Collective to save him because his capture would mean the end of Section.
7.Let No Man Put Asunder-Michael comes back to Section with intel on the Collective which he offers in exchange for Elena and Adam's location. Micheal and Nikita's romance is on again, Adam is kidnapped and Micheal leaves to save him.
8.A Time For Every Purpose- Collective asks for Mr. Jones in exchange for Adam. After a failed attempt to rescue Adam without sacrficing Mr. Jones, Mr. Jones gives himself up,but Nikita must assume command over Section in exchange. Micheal leaves to be with Adam and promises to return when Adam won't need him anymore.

I was throughly dissapointed by the 'real' ending to the show, the one before fans demanded more episodes. Honestly, I was a bit confused during these last 8 episodes, but in the end I was happy to have some answers and conclusions some revelations and even more Michael and Nikita (yum!). While I'm a sucker for happy endings, I knew none could really be had in Section, so these episodes stayed true to the show. The price could be a little cheaper for only 8 episodes, but with other seasons priced at $60 + what can I expect? I still don't know why they're so expensive. If you're patient (and cheap or poor) wait for a sale, I did. This is a great series, with wonderful character development. The show, sadly, never really got off the ground floor. Still, devoted LFN fans cheered the show to 5 seasons. I think without even re-runs being showns, you have to buy it on DVD now to get your fix unless you taped all the eps. While S5 does tie up things and give a more satisfying ending, you can actually get away with only buying season 1-4 and be happy. But the whole collection is for any real fan. Also, any episode commentary is golden.

First I LOVE this series, well written great characters, it explores many unique and creative aspects of the business of espionage, cover-ups, issues of trust, loyalty and survival. It was a MUST HAVE addition to my DVD library.

But I happen to be one of millions who is hearing impaired, and I also have some problems with English spoken in many international dialects. So...WHY WHY WHY did they release the first 4 seasons with English subtitle captions, for the enjoyment of people like me with admitted hearing loss, and then release Season 5 with NO English subtitles??????????????????????? YES, VERY FRUSTRATING. I happen to know the subtitles track you can switch on or off, is nothing more than a text files with a timing script, only adds a few kilobytes to the DVD, and would add a very minimal cost to the overall production budget. To those who NEED this feature to enjoy a video, it is PRICELESS!

If anyone in any production capacity can read this, PLEASE be sure your product features subs for those who need them. Amazon incorrectly claimed this set had them. Seasons 1 thru 4 do have them. I want to dump the whole set! (It DOES have subs in French and Spanish, guess I will have to learn a new language to get subtitles)

After the end of season four, we (as viewers) were left with our mouths hanging open in disbelief. I was worried that season five would do the same. Much to my shock...it didn't. It answered all the pending questions that I had about the show and how it got to where it did. Even though, only eight episodes long, they were packed with information pretty much tying up all the loose ends from previous seasons. I was very sorry to see this show come to an end as it was my guilty pleasure for five years but this is definately worth watching. I enjoyed it immensely.

If you were (and still are) a fan of La Femme Nikita, and in particular Peta Wilson, this is a 'must' addition to seasons 1 through 4. While the first ending was less than terrific, the fan base demanded more and got an additional season, albeit a shorter one. I still enjoy watching this and do enjoy being able to watch many episodes in one sitting. I keep waiting for a good snow storm so I watch a batch of these but is it not happening in Boca Raton, Florida. so I catch them as I can and still enjoy each and every one.

Since Amazon has lost my review of this DVD set, I am resubmitting my original review, as written on March 13, 2008:

While not as gripping as the last half of Season Four or Season One, the producers and writers take the viewer on a wonderful ride into the land of POWER. With twists and turns that were intriguing, the rather subliminal truth of interactions and relationships found in the first four seasons, is now the core of this "second" ending of Le Femme Nikita.

As I never watched the show on television, I am unable to really say if the Fifth Season provides what fans at the time wanted or not. However, I do think that further episodes were needed. For me, Season Five ended just as things were getting even more interesting, and, as such, is yet another example of how Warner Brothers (WB) really does not care about their viewers. While they may have "provided" these eight episodes, if WB was really listening they would have ensured the show went on.

Lastly, I would like to comment on DVDs by Warner Brothers: they are long on promise of special features, formate, etc., but short on delivering. AND why is there not a single commentary on any episode in the five years by Peta Wilson?

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS November 2, 2008: Many of the people involved with "La Femme Nikita" have gone on to work on the immensely better show, "24." However, "La Femme Nikita" gives a glance into the underpinnings of the concepts and directions "24" has taken, and as such remains a powerful show in its own right. I cannot say enough about "La Femme Nikita" beyond the words I have written in my reviews, and to say it is a show that is tremendously entertaining, dramatic, engrossing, and, to borrow a phrase, "must watch tv."

For me this was one of those series that you wish would never end, there is always the question of what happens next. The final scene between Nikita and Michael is one to touch the heart. It is a pity that this series was not continued and a pity that we do not see much of Australia actress Peta Wilson since the series ended. I would recommend this series to anyone who likes complex story lines that is not the usual predicable plot. Try it - you will love it.

I love Nikita and Michael. I was so depressed when the show ended, I cried many tears and felt like I was losing some really special people. Great show.