7.7
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Nikita (2010)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Progressive
Viewer Rating
Rating: 7.7
Overview
Nikita will stop at nothing to expose and destroy Division, the secret U.S. agency who trained her as a spy and assassin.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Bias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: High
LGBTQ: Positive
Female Combat: Yes
Race Swap: Yes
Overview
Nikita will stop at nothing to expose and destroy Division, the secret U.S. agency who trained her as a spy and assassin.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Progressive
Primary
The series critiques unchecked government power and corruption through an individual's fight for justice and freedom, without explicitly promoting either progressive or conservative ideological solutions.
The series demonstrates significant DEI through the explicit racial recasting of the titular character, Nikita, with an actress of Asian descent. However, its narrative primarily focuses on action and espionage, without explicitly critiquing traditional identities or centering on strong DEI themes.
Secondary
The show "Nikita" features a significant and respectfully portrayed same-sex relationship between main character Alex Udinov and Lisa. Their bond is depicted with dignity and emotional depth, facing external obstacles inherent to the show's spy thriller genre rather than prejudice. Although the relationship ends tragically, the narrative affirms the worth of their love.
The show features multiple female characters, including Nikita Mears and Alex Udinov, who are highly skilled in martial arts and hand-to-hand combat. They consistently engage in and win physical fights against male opponents, often against multiple adversaries, throughout the series.
The lead character, Nikita, was consistently portrayed by white actresses in prior film and television adaptations. In the 2010 series, the role is played by Maggie Q, an actress of Asian and white heritage, which constitutes a race swap.
The television series "Nikita" does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes within its narrative. Therefore, there is no portrayal to evaluate regarding transsexual identity.
The 2010 "Nikita" series, while a reimagining of previous adaptations, maintains the established genders of its core characters, including Nikita and Michael, from the original film and prior TV series.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.7
7.2
Critic Ratings
8.8
6.9
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