Craig Silverstein

The series finale to the CW show takes an opportunity to examine the character of Nikita, showing who she really is by standing her against her nemesis Amanda, in a thrilling end.

Nikita, Season 4, Episode 01: “Wanted” Written by Kristen Reidel Directed by Eagle Egilsson Airs Fridays at 9pm (ET) on the CW With a cult classic movie and a well-regarded series preceding it, Nikita had a quite some shoes to fill when it made its debut three seasons ago. However, the show quickly proved its …

Despite Division having more resources all season, Amanda was a looming threat on all the organisation’s major players, and remained so no matter how few allies and operations she had. Her alignment with The Shop thus spelled very bad news for Nikita and co., news that came to a head last week with the reveal that Michael’s new hand had come with another caveat, putting Nikita between a rock and a hard place; kill the US President, or watch her own partner die a brutal death. The season finale explores the outcome of that choice, providing some genuine twists, and bringing closure to a major part of Nikita.

Nikita, Season 3, Episode 21: “Invisible Hand” Written by Carlos Coto Directed by Dwight Little Airs Fridays at 8pm (ET) on the CW Despite the US government finally letting Division go from their obligations last week, freeing Nikita and her group with the SEALs right on their doorstep, Cyrus’ bomb at the end of the …

Nikita, Season 3, Episode 20: “High-Value Target” Written by Michael Brandon Guercio Directed by Dan Sackheim Airs Fridays at 8pm (ET) on the CW Among the many tumultuous events of the past few weeks of Nikita was Amanda awakening Owen’s dormant alter ego Sam Matthews, a ruthless criminal soldier who was only interested in finishing …

Nikita, Season 3, Episode 19: “Self-Destruct” Written by Kristen Reidel Directed by Nick Copus Airs Fridays at 8pm (ET) on the CW The process, or lack thereof, of dismantling Division has been a looming concern for all of Nikita’s third season. The concern voiced by many from within and outside of the organisation focused on …

The boiling tensions in Division came to a head last week, pushed forward in no small part by Amanda. With Ryan out of commission, Nikita captured, and Alex mentally compromised, the leadership of the covert organisation was at the weakest level it has been since Percy’s death, making the results of this coup truly uncertain, particularly on a show that has never been hesitant in shaking up the status quo, starting all the way back with the death of major characters Thom and Jaden in season one. This week’s episode explores the fallout from the Division coup and Nikita’s capture, delivering another shocking episode that gives the audience a glimpse into what makes Amanda tick, and leaves Division irrevocably changed.

Nikita, Season 3, Episode 17: “Masks” Written by Kamran Pasha Directed by Chris Peppe Airs Fridays at 8pm (ET) on the CW Division has largely been able to remain one step ahead of Amanda this season, and while the former head of the organization has managed to force Division to incur some losses, the most …

Nikita, Season 3, Episode 16: “Tipping Point” Written by Oliver Grigsby Directed by Dwight Little Airs Fridays at 8pm (ET) on the CW Michael losing his hand was a key moment in the series, and the effects of Nikita cutting his hand off have continued to be felt in ensuing episodes, with Michael’s struggle with …

Nikita, Season 3, Episode 15: “Inevitability” Written by Kristen Reidel Directed by Mark C. Baldwin Airs Fridays at 8pm (ET) on the CW Despite the pursuit for Amanda consuming Division’s attention over the past few episodes, first with Ari coming in from the cold, then Alex getting kidnapped, the concern over being handed four assassination …

Nikita, Season 3, Episode 14: “The Life We’ve Chosen” Written by Albert Kim Directed by Brad Turner Airs Fridays at 8pm (ET) on the CW Since Amanda found out about Ari Tasarov and Division working together, she has had a single-minded focus towards getting him back on her side by any means necessary, first going …

Nikita, Season 3, Episode 11: “Black Badge” Written by Mary Trahan Directed by David Grossman Airs Fridays at 8pm (ET) on the CW It has been clear for a while that Amanda, despite ostensibly having depleted resources, still remains a major threat to Division at large and Nikita and her closest friends in particular. If …

 Nikita, Season 3, Episode 10: “Brave New World” Written by Kristen Reidel Directed by Marc David Alpert Airs Fridays at 8pm (ET) on the CW The past two seasons of Nikita have illuminated many facets of the titular character, chief among them her unwavering loyalty to her friends and close ones. With Alex seemingly now …

Nikita, Season 3, Episode 7: “Intersection” Written by Michael Brandon Guercio Directed by Dwight Little Airs Fridays at 8pm (ET) on the CW With Amanda now identified as the overarching threat to both Nikita and Division, and some leeway finally gained from the US government, it would logically follow that the efforts of the team, …