Nikita: The Complete Second Season, Ep. 1 "Game Change"

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In the second season premiere, Nikita and Michael plot to take down Division and Oversight. Amanda, who is now running Division,enlists Alex's help to stop them.
  • Runtime: 43 minutes
  • Original air date: September 23, 2011
  • Network: The CW
 
 
 
 

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  Episode   Original Air Date
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1. Game Change
  September 23, 2011
In the second season premiere, Nikita and Michael plot to take down Division and Oversight. Amanda, who is now running Division,enlists Alex's help to stop them.
 
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2. Falling Ash
  September 30, 2011
Nikita and a reluctant Michael join forces with Owen (DEVON SAWA), who is searching for the mastermind (JOHN RALSTON) behind theRegimen. Meanwhile, Percy demands to see Alex.
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3. Knightfall
  October 7, 2011
Amanda convinces Alex to kill a man who used to work for Alex's father. But when Nikita disrupts Amanda's plan, Amanda fights backand takes what Nikita loves most.
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4. Partners
  October 14, 2011
Nikita is stunned to hear her old Division partner Kelly (KATHERYN WINNICK - Bones) has escaped from a Turkish prison, havingbelieved Kelly died when Nikita fled Division.
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5. Looking Glass
  October 21, 2011
Michael wants to help a woman (HELENA MATTSSON) he once romanced under Division orders, who is in danger. Sean (DILLON CASEY) beginsto doubt Division's true motives.
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6. 343 Walnut Lane
  October 28, 2011
After Birkhoff finds Nikita's birth certificate, Nikita and Michael track down her father (DAVID KEITH). Percy tells Alex the blackbox could help her avenge her father's death.
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7. Clawback
  November 4, 2011
Amanda intercepts messages between Nikita and Ryan (NOAH BEAN), who is in prison and has learned how Oversight is funded. Alex comesface to face with someone from her past.
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8. London Calling
  November 11, 2011
Michael helps Cassandra (HELENA MATTSSON) after hearing General Tupelov (PAULINO NUNES) will kill her unless she returns money sheallegedly stole, but Nikita is suspicious.
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9. Fair Trade
  November 18, 2011
Sean (DILLON CASEY) captures Birkoff and when he won't reveal where Nikita is hiding, Amanda tortures him. Meanwhile, Alex sets herplan in motion to reclaim her father's empire.
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10. Guardians
  December 3, 2011
Nikita turns to Owen (DEVON SAWA) to help her track down another black box, but discovers Owen is working for an unlikely employerthat could jeopardize her whole operation.
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11. Pale Fire
  January 6, 2012
Alex's mission to take down Gogol comes to a head as she infiltrates her childhood home and faces ghosts from her past. Michael andOwen (DEVON SAWA) work together.
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12. Sanctuary
  January 13, 2012
Sean (DILLON CASEY) attacks Nikita and Michael to protect his mother. Percy gets the upper hand on Amanda and threatens to levelDivision unless she releases him.
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13. Clean Sweep
  February 3, 2012
Nikita must decide if she will try to save Division. Sean (DILLON CASEY) turns to Nikita, Michael and Alex for help.
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14. Rogue
  February 10, 2012
Percy threatens to kill Nikita's mentor, so she uses Madeline (ALBERTA WATSON) to send a message. Amanda tells Alex it's time to reveal Alexandra Udinov to the world.
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15. Origins
  February 17, 2012
Nikita is shocked by what Carla (ERICA GIMPEL) recounts of the night Nikita was arrested. Alex shows up at a Zetrov press conference to make an announcement.
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16. Doublecross
  March 16, 2012
Amanda reluctantly offers Nikita a deal: Stop Percy from murdering Division's agents and Nikita can have Ryan (recurring guest starNOAH BEAN).
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17. Arising
  March 23, 2012
Michael is furious when he discovers a secret that Cassandra (HELENA MATTSSON) kept from him. Alex makes a last-ditch effort to findher mother (SARAH CLARKE).
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18. Power
  March 30, 2012
Amanda and Ari (PETER OUTERBRIDGE) prepare to take over Zetrov. Alex surprises Ari by showing up at the board meeting with an oldand powerful friend.
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19. Wrath
  April 20, 2012
Nikita is captured and tortured by someone she previously targeted, and Percy continues to play mind games with Michael, Alex andSean, pushing one of them to the brink of death.
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20. Shadow Walker
  April 27, 2012
After losing his life savings to Percy via a plan gone wrong, Birkhoff hacks into an old network which trips a trap set by the FBI.
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21. Dead Drop
  May 4, 2012
Nikita opposes Ryan's (NOAH BEAN) plan to go to the CIA and is surprised when Michael takes Ryan's side. Sean is shot by Percy's men, shaking Alex to the core.
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22. Crossbow
  May 11, 2012
Percy threatens to set off a nuclear explosion unless his demands are met. Nikita realizes the best way to stop Percy is to go into the belly of the beast: Division itself.
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23. Homecoming
  May 18, 2012
In the explosive season finale, Nikita and Michael invade Division in an attempt to capture Percy, and Alex and Sean get caught in adeadly gunfire battle with the U.S. Marines.
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Episode 1, "Game Change"
Synopsis: In the second season premiere, Nikita and Michael plot to take down Division and Oversight. Amanda, who is now running Division,enlists Alex's help to stop them.
Original air date: September 23, 2011
Runtime: 43 minutes
ASIN: B005P58PZC
Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #49,129 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)
Nikita: The Complete Second Season
Synopsis: Maggie Q stars in this sexy and suspenseful series as the charming and deadly Nikita. Trained as an invisible assassin by the secret government agency Division, no one has ever escaped...until now. Yet as resolute as the rogue Nikita is to bring down her former agency, others are just as determined to stop her. Lyndsy Fonseca, Shane West, Aaron Stanford, Melinda Clarke and Xander Berkeley also star.
Starring: Maggie Q, Shane West
Supporting actors: Lyndsy Fonseca, Aaron Stanford, Dillon Casey, Melinda Clarke, Xander Berkeley, Alberta Watson, Rob Stewart, William deVry, Dan Lett, David Collins, Harris Yulin, Lyndie Greenwood, Jason Gosbee, Brandon Thomas
Season year: 2012
Genre: Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller
Executive producer: Marc David Alpert
Network: The CW
ASIN: B005P58PIO
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I hope they keep getting better. Mike8023  |  12 reviewers made a similar statement
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53 of 55 people found the following review helpful
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There seems to be a tendency to think that ANY TV show that we watch and like should automatically warrant a five star review rating. I have never felt that to be so and would accordingly rank the various shows I watch on a regular basis from 3-5 stars (most falling into the 4 star designation). I say this in preface to my comments about the second season of CW's ratings challenged adventure "Nikita" because it is a show that has improved substantially since its debut. I loved Season One, don't get me wrong, (largely due to the incomparable Maggie Q) but a number of elements never quite gelled for it to truly reach its potential. Some supporting characters were ill defined or underutilized, Alex's complete freedom to talk to Nikita as the plot dictated seemed awfully convenient and unbelievable, and the new recruit interactions seemed forced or took us away from the main action. But still, I tuned in every week (and just rolled my eyes every time Alex was in the empty computer lab in the middle of the day chatting with Nikita) and appreciated all the good stuff! Still, I would have regarded the first season as a 3 1/2 star endeavor with some brilliant episodes and some not so stellar.

When I tuned in to Season Two (I guess I was one of the few as it is consistently one of CW's lowest rated shows and that's saying a lot for CW), I was absolutely floored by the show's changes. It was like they reached into my mind and corrected everything I found lacking in the preceding year. And with that, "Nikita" emerged as this year's most improved program AND the season's most underappreciated treasure. Why is this fantastically complex and rewarding spy drama being subjected to a slow tortuous death in the ratings dungeon? Being relegated to the dismal Friday night landscape didn't help, but with all the cookie cutter procedurals on the air--I'd still have thought the ladies of "Nikita" would demand some attention! This year, leads Maggie Q and Lyndsy Fonseca have consistently served two of the most surprising and multi-layered roles on TV.

I won't give away much of the plot, but I will say that all of the actors have been given a chance to shine. Maggie Q and Shane West (Michael) are now working together and the tribulations of mixing missions with romance is a constant struggle, as both have large secrets emerge from their pasts. West has a lot more impact now. Aaron Stanford (Birkhoff, mostly comedic relief in the first season) now works with our rogue agents and is given additional drama and development, showing a whole new fully explored persona. Fonseca is now liberated (but still tied) to Division and her complicated back story is explored with much detail, giving her a chance to shine in terms of performance. The invaluable Xander Berkeley (Percy) starts out with a seeming lack of power, but still engages with sly cunning and understated menace. And the show finally utilizes Melinda Clarke (Amanda) in the way this great actress deserves and she devours the opportunity to step into a leading role.

Season Two consists of 23 consistently entertaining episodes. While some are stand-alone in nature, the serialized structure of this year's main story arcs really provide the show with renewed focus and purpose. Enigmatic newcomer Dillon Casey is a new foil for Fonseca, and it's fascinating to see exactly where his loyalties lie. The show also wisely brings back some memorable guest stars from Season One including Noah Bean as upright CIA analyst Ryan Fletcher and Devon Sawa as rogue agent Owen Elliot. Seriously, Season Two is an expert blend of action, plot, and characters. It has moved from a show that I liked to one that I feel passionately about. If you are one of the viewers that jumped ship for the second year, I strongly encourage you to check out what you've been missing! KGHarris, 4/12.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Nikita: Best show on TV April 26, 2012
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Would highly recommend 'Nikita' to anyone looking for a fast-paced, intelligent, action-packed TV show that is enhanced by a stellar cast. I've been watching 'Nikita' since it originally aired & have totally enjoyed it. This is definitely one of the most underrated programs currently on TV.

The 2nd season has shown a lot of maturity from the 1st & has consistantly been interesting, well written, & well acted, especially by Maggie Q, who is the best part of the entire series. 'Nikita' goes beyond the typical gov't assassin/James Bond plots & story lines, & goes for a well developed story that has viewers interested in the characters, how each episode will turn out, & keeps you guessing until the end. 'Nikita' doesn't rely on cheap, gratuitous violence, nudity, or any raunchy visuals to keep viewers watching. Instead it works at being an intelligent, well crafted program that offers people what they truly want to see.

'Nikita' is one of those rare gems you find on TV, but its network doesn't support it & the show's plagued by low viewership. CW really needs to get its act together & understand that it has a great program on its hands. There's tons of potential with this show as far as where the story can go, character development, & so forth. High praise for 'Nikita'. Hope to see a 3rd season.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Wow! Surpassed first season. May 25, 2012
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This series only seems to have that upward climb effect. I hope they keep getting better. I gave this season a 5 star mark because it well surpassed the first season with twists and turns. The writing is a lot more solid. The first season was also a good season just season two is better. I think both seasons had pivotal endings and season two was no different. Looking forward to season 3. :)
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cliffhanger ?
It has a decent ending that is better than the first season, but still leave's room for a another season.
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