Dark Angel: Season 1

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FOX | Season Premiere Date: October 3, 2000

Starring: Jessica Alba, Michael Weatherly, Alimi Ballard

Summary: Max is a genetically-enhanced human prototype hunted by her former military handlers through the edgy, underground street life version of 21st century America. Max is aided in her quest - both to avoid capture and reunite with her "siblings" scattered in the aftermath of their escape - by Logan Cale, an idealistic cyber-journalist battlingMax is a genetically-enhanced human prototype hunted by her former military handlers through the edgy, underground street life version of 21st century America. Max is aided in her quest - both to avoid capture and reunite with her "siblings" scattered in the aftermath of their escape - by Logan Cale, an idealistic cyber-journalist battling repression and corruption in post-apocalypse.
During the theme, the opening voice-over was as follows:

They designed her to be the perfect soldier...
a human weapon...then she escaped. In a future not far from now...in a broken world...
she is haunted by her past. She cannot run, she must fight...to discover her destiny.
Dark Angel was filmed on location in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.… Expand

Genre(s): Drama, Action & Adventure, Fantasy, Horror, Suspense, Science Fiction

Season 1 Episodes

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S1:E22. ...And Jesus Brought A Casserole
Air Date: May 22, 2001
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S1:E21. Meow
Air Date: May 15, 2001
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S1:E20. Hit A Sista Back
Air Date: May 8, 2001

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Jun 27, 2013

[A] dreary, derivative sci-fi series. ... Such silliness might be palatable if Alba were more than the sum of her svelte, zippered bodysuits. Instead she pouts throughout, speaking in a Valley Girl drone. Read full review

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caswak

Jun 13, 2012

Dark angel is a great show, in spite of its cheesiness and predictability. Mainly, this has to do with he cool post-apocalyptic back drop and the characters. The world is consistent and has a cool cyber-punk ruggedness about it. As for the characters, the relationship between Logan and MaxDark angel is a great show, in spite of its cheesiness and predictability. Mainly, this has to do with he cool post-apocalyptic back drop and the characters. The world is consistent and has a cool cyber-punk ruggedness about it. As for the characters, the relationship between Logan and Max seems genuine and sweet. The side characters all get enough focus to become well developed - I especially like storylines with Max's boss Normal who is both someone to hate but also a guy you can feel for.
Ultimately, for an action show, the pace is fast and a whole of stuff goes down in just one season. Oh, and it has a pretty good, ass kicking, female heroine.
Good silly fun.… Expand

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Kai82

Oct 12, 2021

A really good science fiction series by James Cameron. It has a dark matured setting, interesting stories and a good cast of characters. The story follows Max Guevara aka X5-452. She is a genetically improved human created, born, raised and trained by the US government in a project codeA really good science fiction series by James Cameron. It has a dark matured setting, interesting stories and a good cast of characters. The story follows Max Guevara aka X5-452. She is a genetically improved human created, born, raised and trained by the US government in a project code named Manticore. They wanted to created super soldier. To give you perspective: The X5 outclass even Captain America in every aspect but are neither invulnerable nor above street level super hero powers. A bullet can kill them as does reckless behavior, stupidity or mistakes. At the age of 9 Max and her group of fellow X5 decide to escape from their facility. This worked because shortly after a terrorist group used an electromagnetic weapon in the atmosphere above the USA. The electromagnetic pulse wreck havoc on all computers and the USA has not recovered 10 years later. Corruption, poverty and unemployment is on the rise while the former glory is still remembered but out of reach. Max works as bicycle courier in Seattle and tries to lay low as they are still hunted by Manticore. She meets Logan a hacker who under the persona Eyes Only uncovers corruption, crimes and lies from the people in positions of powers. They work together as he needs help and she wants to find the other X-5 (They separated after the escape as this is a valid tactic to distract pursuers). With this starts the show. I like the setting. It is a fine mixture of a near dystopian future and our normal life. There is an overall story arc and a lot of character development. Lets continue with the characters. Max Guevara was played by Jessica Alba and it is considered her breakthrough role. She is a great actress and fully delivers the full range of her characters emotions and struggles. Impressive performance. Michael Weatherly plays Logan Cale aka Eyes Only. An interesting character that I would describe as a bit naive but true hero material. He works well together with Jessica Alba. He is most famous in his role as Agent DiNozzo in NCIS but I dislike his character (not him) there. Of cause I like Original Cindy played by Valeria Rae Miller. She is Max best friend, co-worker and roommate. She is also a lesbian character and this was rare at the time. She is truly enjoyable, fun to watch and entertaining. Then we have Michael Lydecker played by John Savage. He is an officer at Manticore and tasked to capture the escaped X-5. Behind this he is a more deep character than they need to do and I praise him and the script. For the side characters I enjoyed Richard Gunn as Calvin Theodore and John Charles Mackenzie as Reagan Ronald. We have a good cast of characters that work well with the story. For season 1 my favorite episodes are: “Pilot” those two episodes start the story, sets up the character and worldbuilding. Also those won me over for the show as these were entertaining. “Flushed” shows Max in a dire situation and tells a mistake of her past she would undo. “Prodigy” for the idea, set up and that they use this further. “Red” as this is a great idea and menace unlike everything before. “Rising” for the continuation of the arc, climax and development. “Pollo Loco” for the story, situation and climax. The final 2 episodes “Meow” “... and Jesus brought a Casserole”. This is intense and ends with a bang. I never expected this and it was intense. Overall a good first season. An enjoyable show and in season 2 they go up to eleven.… Expand

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Broyax

Jan 18, 2017

Le seul et l'unique intérêt de cette série en carton est Jessica Alba en cuir et son petit nombril, car pour le reste, l'ennui est votre ami. Bas de gamme et toc, l'écriture est extrêmement pauvre, les dialogues stupides, il ne se passe pas grand'chose ou rien pour ainsi dire. La réalisationLe seul et l'unique intérêt de cette série en carton est Jessica Alba en cuir et son petit nombril, car pour le reste, l'ennui est votre ami. Bas de gamme et toc, l'écriture est extrêmement pauvre, les dialogues stupides, il ne se passe pas grand'chose ou rien pour ainsi dire. La réalisation est du même tonneau et la seule chose qui nous tient éveillé est la tenue vestimentaire de Jessica ou lorsqu'elle distribue quelques coups de pied. Notez cependant que ce n'est pas son jeu qui relève le niveau très bas, loin de là : la mignonne pauvrette se fond dans le moule navrant d'une forte médiocrité ambiante omniprésente, ce qui est aussi remarquable qu'inquiétant.… Expand

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Seasons & Episodes

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Series Overview
Season 2

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- Season 2 Overview
  Air Date: September 28, 2001
Season 1

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- Season 1 Overview
  Air Date: October 3, 2000
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  S1:E22. ...And Jesus Brought A Casserole
  Air Date: May 22, 2001
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  S1:E21. Meow
  Air Date: May 15, 2001
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  S1:E20. Hit A Sista Back
  Air Date: May 8, 2001
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  S1:E19. I And I Am A Camera
  Air Date: May 1, 2001
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  S1:E18. Pollo Loco
  Air Date: April 24, 2001
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  S1:E17. Shortie's In Love
  Air Date: April 17, 2001
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  S1:E16. Haven
  Air Date: March 27, 2001
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  S1:E15. Female Trouble
  Air Date: February 27, 2001
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  S1:E14. The Kidz are Aiight
  Air Date: February 20, 2001
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  S1:E13. Rising
  Air Date: February 13, 2001
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  S1:E12. Art Attack
  Air Date: February 6, 2001
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  S1:E11. Red
  Air Date: January 16, 2001
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  S1:E10. Out
  Air Date: January 9, 2001
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  S1:E9. Blah Blah Woof Woof
  Air Date: December 12, 2000
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  S1:E8. Cold Comfort
  Air Date: November 28, 2000
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  S1:E7. Prodigy
  Air Date: November 21, 2000
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  S1:E6. 411 On The DL
  Air Date: November 14, 2000
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  S1:E5. C.R.E.A.M.
  Air Date: October 31, 2000
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  S1:E4. Flushed
  Air Date: October 17, 2000
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  S1:E3. Heat
  Air Date: October 10, 2000
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  S1:E2. Pilot (2)
  Air Date: October 3, 2000
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  S1:E1. Pilot (1)
  Air Date: October 3, 2000