La Femme Nikita

La Femme Nikita is a critically acclaimed Canadian action/drama television series that was originally inspired by Luc Besson's French film Nikita. Co-produced by Jay Firestone of Fireworks Entertainment and Warner Bros., the show was adapted for television by Joel Surnow, and premiered on USA Network in North America on January 13, 1997. The series ran for five seasons until its conclusion in March 2001, with CTV Television Network airing it in Canada simultaneously. During its initial years, La Femme Nikita became the highest-rated drama on American basic cable and also garnered a dedicated cult following in other countries where it was distributed. The show presents an intriguing mix of high-stakes action sequences and character-driven dramatic scenes that continue to resonate with viewers even decades later.