So, thanks to our handy-dandy netflix account, He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named and I have been watching not only movies, but TV shows as well. He snagged some Simpsons, and I rewatched all of Angel. We’re now at the point in our queue where Netflix is sending us Season 1 of La Femme Nikita, a show I was totally obsessed with in the late 90s. At the time it was super slick (it seems maybe just a teensy bit dated now), and starred a fairly unknown but really talented cast.

The premise is complex, and gets more so as the seasons progress, but here is the gist: a covert anti-terrorist agency recruits convicted murderers, trains them, and turns them into an elite fighting force. Although the main character, Nikita, was actually falsely imprisoned, she becomes the ultimate femme fatale, complete with long blond hair, plenty of guns, and an enviable sunglasses collection. Constantly put in dangerous, ethically questionable situations, Nikita always tries to reconcile her work life with her outside life. Although the show declined toward the end, it will always be a favorite, and it will always be fun to watch.

Check it out if you get the chance.