Dark Angel
- TV Series
- 2000–2002
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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 Northwe... Read allA 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.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.
- Nominated for 1 Primetime Emmy
- 8 wins & 23 nominations total
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This isn't the best show out there, but it is pretty good. The writing is OK (if a bit predictable) and the acting passes(nothing special), but the real reason to watch is Jessica Alba. She does a superb job and I never got bored with the show, which is unusual for me.
I can't figure out why they would cancel it, it had tons of viewers, but if you are looking for more you can read several books that were written continuing the story. For those hoping it will come back you are out of luck because it has been years now since it was canceled, but i still haven't given up hope of a feature film sometime in the future.
Bottom line: If you are looking for a short entertaining show and you like Alba, this one's for you.
I can't figure out why they would cancel it, it had tons of viewers, but if you are looking for more you can read several books that were written continuing the story. For those hoping it will come back you are out of luck because it has been years now since it was canceled, but i still haven't given up hope of a feature film sometime in the future.
Bottom line: If you are looking for a short entertaining show and you like Alba, this one's for you.
Dark Angel is one of my all-time favorite tv shows. Jessica Alba was at the top of her game and kicked as the main character, Max.
I will never forget how awful I felt when it was canceled right after reporting it was confirmed for season 3. It's been almost 20 years now and I'm still sad about it.
I have had both seasons on DVD since they went on sale and I watch them at least once a year.
I feel like canceling this show was one of the worst mistakes Fox has made, or Camron (not sure where the fault lies) and it would have been successful if they let it have a few more seasons.
For anyone interested, there are a few books. Book 1 takes place before the show, book 2 takes place during the time of the show and book 3 takes place after the show ended and most importantly, it ties up all the loose ends left when the show ended on a cliffhanger.
If you get a chance to watch Dark Angel, I absolutely recommend it.
Oh! Season two bonus: Jensen Ackles goes from a small part to part of the main cast.
I will never forget how awful I felt when it was canceled right after reporting it was confirmed for season 3. It's been almost 20 years now and I'm still sad about it.
I have had both seasons on DVD since they went on sale and I watch them at least once a year.
I feel like canceling this show was one of the worst mistakes Fox has made, or Camron (not sure where the fault lies) and it would have been successful if they let it have a few more seasons.
For anyone interested, there are a few books. Book 1 takes place before the show, book 2 takes place during the time of the show and book 3 takes place after the show ended and most importantly, it ties up all the loose ends left when the show ended on a cliffhanger.
If you get a chance to watch Dark Angel, I absolutely recommend it.
Oh! Season two bonus: Jensen Ackles goes from a small part to part of the main cast.
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I bought every season and episode of Dark Angel and was very disappointed when it was axed. I would really implore that this continues even if set from a few years later, or another version of Dark Angel is made with the original cast, particularly Jessica Alba.
Jessica Alba is perfect for this role and with the popularity of Arrow, The Flash, DC Legends of Tomorrow, Spergirl and various others, I am positive that Dark Angel in this day and age would be welcomed back with open arms by great deal of people, myself included.
I've recently been watching them again and they thrill me every time even though I've seen them all before. I am so pleased I bought the whole set and am enjoying them as much as when I first watched them on Television. Please James Cameron and Charles H. Eglee bring it back and continue it from where it was left off. I guarantee it will be well accepted.
kind regards, Jennifer Atterton
Jessica Alba is perfect for this role and with the popularity of Arrow, The Flash, DC Legends of Tomorrow, Spergirl and various others, I am positive that Dark Angel in this day and age would be welcomed back with open arms by great deal of people, myself included.
I've recently been watching them again and they thrill me every time even though I've seen them all before. I am so pleased I bought the whole set and am enjoying them as much as when I first watched them on Television. Please James Cameron and Charles H. Eglee bring it back and continue it from where it was left off. I guarantee it will be well accepted.
kind regards, Jennifer Atterton
Corruption, untrusted media, armed militias, good coffee hard to come by, and the
almost mystical safe haven called Canada.
Reality in the US? I don't know, but for sure the premise of "Dark Angel" set (coincidentally?) in 2020.
James Cameron, we need closure! For 2020. And the show. Is a season 3 with a moderate happy ending really too much to ask?
Reality in the US? I don't know, but for sure the premise of "Dark Angel" set (coincidentally?) in 2020.
James Cameron, we need closure! For 2020. And the show. Is a season 3 with a moderate happy ending really too much to ask?
The single reason to watch is Jessica Alba. The premise is fine, but the execution is terrible. Consistently poor writing and an absurd structure (does anyone else find the "Jam Pony" scenes strangely reminiscent of Taxi?) make this almost unwatchable. "Eyes Only" is completely ridiculous -- Logan is the ONLY guy that can hack the cable system but no one in this future can trace the hack or identify him even though the broadcasts feature his unaltered voice and a clear view of his retinas? Max's friends seem like they should be in some horrible sitcom, not a sci-fi action show. Actually, it may be that Dark Angel is entirely ironic, in which case it's still bad but at least perversely interesting.
If you want to watch a well-written sci-fi series that was cancelled, check out Firefly.
If you want to watch a well-written sci-fi series that was cancelled, check out Firefly.
Did you know
- TriviaSeveral scenes of the children training at Manticore were edited for the opening scenes of Hitman (2007), which has a similar theme of genetically enhanced children being trained as assassins and a protagonist (Agent 47) with a barcode on the back of his neck.
- GoofsThe true Gillette, Wyoming is in a sage brush desert - nothing like the forested mountains of Vancouver.
- Quotes
Max Guevara: I think I'll call you Alec, as in Smart Alec.
X5 494/"Alec": I can live with that.
Max Guevara: Good, cuz my second choice was Dick.
- Crazy creditsThe actors' names appear in barcode form before and after appearing in English.
- ConnectionsFeatured in The 58th Annual Golden Globe Awards 2001 (2001)
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