Dark Angel 

A group of genetically-enhanced children escape from a lab project. Years later we meet Max, one of the escapees who now works for a messenger service in the post-apocalyptic Pacific Northwest.

Creators:

James Cameron, Charles H. Eglee

Stars:

Jessica Alba, Michael Weatherly, Richard Gunn

Nominated for 1 Golden Globe. Another 8 wins & 22 nominations.

Cast

Complete series cast summary:
Jessica Alba	...	Max Guevera / ... 42 episodes, 2000-2002
Michael Weatherly	...	Logan Cale 42 episodes, 2000-2002
Richard Gunn	...	Calvin 'Sketchy' Theodore / ... 42 episodes, 2000-2002
J.C. MacKenzie	...	Reagan 'Normal' Ronald 42 episodes, 2000-2002
Valarie Rae Miller	...	Cynthia 'Original Cindy' McEachin / ... 42 episodes, 2000-2002
John Savage	...	Donald Lydecker 24 episodes, 2000-2001
Jensen Ackles	...	Alec / ... 22 episodes, 2001-2002
Alimi Ballard	...	Herbal Thought 21 episodes, 2000-2001
Martin Cummins	...	Ames White 21 episodes, 2001-2002
Kevin Durand	...	Joshua / ... 21 episodes, 2001-2002
Ashley Scott	...	Asha Barlow 21 episodes, 2001-2002

Storyline

In a future of political, economic and moral collapse, a genetically enhanced superhuman prototype named Max escapes from military confines and dwells amidst the decadent underground street life of *Seattle* to avoid government agents who want to bring her back into the fold. Searching for others of her kind who were scattered in the aftermath of her escape, Max encounters Logan, an idealistic cyber-journalist battling repression and corruption in post-apocalypse America. Eventually, Logan calls her to the highest part of her being and Max becomes his samurai as the pair takes on the ruthless power-brokers of the new millennium. Max and Logan's odyssey leads them closer to the secret of her past, deepening and complicating their relationship in the process.

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Plot Keywords:

post apocalypse | dystopia | mixed martial arts | martial arts | female martial artist | 

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Taglines:

She is the shape of things to come...

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Genres:

Action | Drama | Mystery | Sci-Fi

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Certificate:

TV-14

Details

Official Sites:

SCI-FI Channel

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

3 October 2000 (USA)

Also Known As:

James Cameron's Dark Angel

Filming Locations:

Britannia Beach, British Columbia, Canada

Company Credits

Production Co:

Cameron/Eglee Productions,20th Century Fox Television

Technical Specs

Runtime:

60 min 60 min (42 episodes)

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

In 2003, a video game based on the series for PS2 and Xbox was released by Seirra Entertainment and Jessica Alba and Michael Weatherly returned to provide the voices of Max and Logan and the game was panned by critics. The game took place during Season 2 as Max sets to uncover the details of her past.

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Goofs

You can often see the wires when characters are running up the walls or flying around the room.

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Quotes

Normal: Well, well, well... so far, your moron colleagues have come up with the following excuses for why you're strolling in here at the crack of noon - you had a dental emergency, your aunt died... again, and my personal favorite from this idiot - you were detained by the sector police for practicing witchcraft. Now, would you care to further insult my intelligence?
Max Guevara: I overslept.

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Crazy Credits

The actors' names appear in barcode form before and after appearing in English.

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Connections

Referenced in Saturday Night Live: Josh Hartnett/Pink (2002)

User Reviews

Wish it could have survived, but needed better writers.

The pilot was awesome, and the first season was great. We couldn't wait to watch it every Friday. Jessica was excellent for the part and played it extremely well. The supporting cast also did a great job, and the characters and plot was working very well.

When the first season ended, we couldn't wait for the second season. Unfortunately, as the second season progressed, it appeared that the story writers were running out of steam. It seemed to me that they made a wrong turn with the plot along the way, and they couldn't seem to find a way to get back on track. It was an awesome show, it definately had potential, and it is unfortunate that it had to end like it did.