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Dark Angel

2000TV-142 seasons7.5 / 10

Super soldier Max Guevera tries to live a normal life in post-apocalyptic Seattle while eluding capture by government agents from the covert biotech facility she escaped from as a child and searching for her genetically-enhanced brothers and sisters who have dispersed after escape.

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Synopsis

Super soldier Max Guevera tries to live a normal life in post-apocalyptic Seattle while eluding capture by government agents from the covert biotech facility she escaped from as a child and searching for her genetically-enhanced brothers and sisters who have dispersed after escape.

Season 1 episodes

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Episode 1

Pilot

Oct 3, 20001h 24m6.8 / 10

12 genetically enhanced children escape from a military base that created them. 10 years later, after The Pulse, a magnetic bomb that destroyed every computer in USA, has struck, Max Guevara, one of the 12 escapees, is a bike messenger in (what's left of) Seattle and with cyber journalist, Logan Cale, she tries to rid the world of crime and corruption, avoid her creators and uncover her past.

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Directed by David NutterWritten by James Cameron, Charles H. EgleeGuest stars Stephen Lee, Kim Hawthorne, Stanley Kamel, Kristin Bauer, Paul Popowich, Douglas O'Keeffe, Sarah-Jane Redmond, Lauren Lee Smith

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Episode 2

Heat

Oct 10, 200043m7.5 / 10

In a post apocalyptic world genetically enhanced female (transgenic) Max Gueverra tries to stay ahead of the law while looking for links to her past. Max does a job for Logan (the last good man on Earth; and cyber journalist Eyes Only) while trying to keep a handle on her revved up hormones, thanks to Manticore. Logan manages to turn up some information on a friend from Max's past.

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Directed by Michael KatlemanWritten by Patrick HarbinsonGuest stars Stephen Lee, Geneva Locke, Kyley Statham, Eileen Pedde, Branden Williams, Vince Walker, Zinaid Memišević, Carlene Furk

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Episode 3

Flushed

Oct 17, 200043m7.6 / 10

Max needs her pills to keep her seizures at bay but her friends believe that she's an addict. Max is feeling the serious side effects from the alterations to her biochemistry. After her friends flush her pills she tries to steal some from the local hospital but get's caught and lands up in jail.

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Directed by Terrence O'HaraWritten by Charles H. Eglee, René EchevarriaGuest stars Abraham Benrubi, Stephen Lee, Kim Hawthorne, Geneva Locke, Marcus Moldowan, Garry Chalk, Rob Freeman, Byron Mann

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Episode 4

C.R.E.A.M.

Oct 31, 200043m6.8 / 10

Alina Herrero contacts Eyes Only and asks him to help her find out the truth about her father's disappearance years ago. Max breaks in to the police department to steal information about her father, who also happens to be Logan's mentor. At the same time, Sketchy loses the mob's money and has to return the full amount in 36 hours. Max uses her super skills to win the money through poker.

Episode credits

Directed by Chris LongWritten by David ZabelGuest stars Geneva Locke, Chris Lazar, Alessandro Juliani, Carlene Furk, Byron Mann, Tony Perez, Lisa Rodríguez, Murray Lowry

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Episode 5

411 on the DL

Nov 14, 200043m6.8 / 10

Max hires a private detective to help her track down a fellow X-5 called Zack. She is about to receive vital information when the detective is found dead. Back at Logan's place, his ex-wife Valerie shows up unexpectedly with an obvious hidden agenda. Max decides to find out the truth about her.

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Written by Doris EganGuest stars William Gregory Lee, Stephen Lee, Alessandro Juliani, Fulvio Cecere, Brenda James, Rodney Rowland, LeMark Cruise, Ralph Alderman

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Episode 6

Prodigy

Nov 21, 200043m7.2 / 10

Max and Donald Lydecker are taken hostages at a convention. Logan decides to trade himself as a hostage for all the women. Max decides to stay and ends up helping Logan when the terrorists push him off the roof of the building. She also does the unexpected when she saves Lydecker from being shot in the head.

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Directed by David JacksonWritten by Patrick HarbinsonGuest stars Geneva Locke, Chris Lazar, Catherine Lough Haggquist, Byron Mann, George Cheung, Mark Houghton, Troy Ruptash, Mike Weinberg

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Episode 7

Cold Comfort

Nov 28, 200043m7.5 / 10

Zack reappears and tells Max Lydecker has captured Brin, one of their Manticore sisters, and plans to do her harm. Max decides they must kidnap Lydecker and force him to reveal Brin's whereabouts. When Max and Zack discover that Lydecker was not behind Brin's disappearance, they have no choice but to team up with Lydecker to find their lost sister.

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Directed by Jefery LevyWritten by Jose MolinaGuest stars William Gregory Lee, Nicole Bilderback, Robert Gossett, John Dennis Johnston, Harsh Nayyar, Rick Dobran, Gustavo Febres, Darren Moore

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Episode 8

Blah Blah Woof Woof

Dec 12, 200043m7.2 / 10

Lydecker gets the local police to post "Wanted" posters of Max throughout the city, charging her with Vogelsang's murder. When Zack returns to beg Max to leave town, Logan offers both of them shelter in a countryside retreat. Meanwhile, Sketchy is put in charge at Jam Pony and Normal goes to the police about Max.

Episode credits

Directed by Paul ShapiroWritten by Moira KirlandGuest stars William Gregory Lee, Fulvio Cecere, Byron Mann, Joey Aresco, Brian Markinson, P.J. Johal, G. Michael Gray, Bobby Stewart

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Episode 9

Out

Jan 9, 200143m7.7 / 10

Tired of Logan's "all business" approach to their relationship, Max refuses to help with his latest case involving a medical supply smuggler. But when Logan gets double-crossed by his target, Max goes undercover as "Eyes Only" to rescue him from a certain death. Meanwhile, Normal is smitten with a woman with a secret.

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Directed by Sarah Pia AndersonWritten by David ZabelGuest stars Byron Mann, James Kidnie, Mack 10, Kaare Anderson, José Vargas, Jessica Crockett, Link Baker, Darcy Laurie

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Episode 10

Red

Jan 16, 200143m7.4 / 10

The trouble starts when Logan recruits his favourite biker chick to protect a Federal witness with vital info on local corruption. But the operation hits a snag after Max realises that the guy she's guarding is a face from the not-so-distant - and very painful - past, and that those who want him dead may have plans for her as well.

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Directed by Michael KatlemanWritten by David ZabelGuest stars Douglas O'Keeffe, Patrick Kilpatrick, Alex Zahara, Mark Gibbon, David Livingstone, Kendall Saunders, Odessa Munro, Keir MacPherson

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Episode 11

Art Attack

Feb 6, 200143m7.2 / 10

Logan asks Max to be his date for a cousin's wedding where she meets his snobbish uncle and aunt. She also gets to meet Logan's ex-fiancée. Back at Jam Pony, Normal is taken by the mob when there is a delivery mix-up. Original Cindy and Max decide to help him retrieve the right painting to save their boss' life.

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Directed by James A. ContnerWritten by Doris EganGuest stars Lawrence Pressman, Michael Benyaer, Susan Hogan, Ryan Robbins, Samantha Smith, Emily Holmes, Michasha Armstrong, Bridget O'Sullivan

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Episode 12

Rising

Feb 13, 200143m7.2 / 10

A group of South African known as the Red Series is after Max's DNA in an attempt to improve their enhanced soldier. They take Original Cindy hostage to lure Max out. The rescue reveals Max's true identity to her best friend.

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Directed by Duane ClarkWritten by Doris Egan, Moira KirlandGuest stars Garry Chalk, Brian Markinson, Patrick Kilpatrick, Alex Zahara, Mark Gibbon, Jade C. Bell, Taras Kostyuk, James Tsai

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Episode 13

The Kidz are Aiight

Feb 20, 200143m7.2 / 10

Zack manages to escape from Manticore and calls Max, she comes to his rescue. What they do not know is that this is planned by Lydecker in an attempt to find the escaped X5's. Once Max and Zack find this out, they have to find a way to warn their siblings without exposing them.

Episode credits

Directed by Jeff WoolnoughWritten by Charles H. Eglee, René EchevarriaGuest stars William Gregory Lee, Lisa Ann Cabasa, Geneva Locke, Fulvio Cecere, Robert Gossett, Rob LaBelle, Rob Freeman, Oscar Goncalves

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Episode 14

Female Trouble

Feb 27, 200143m7.2 / 10

Max discovers Logan is dealing with a back-alley medical clinic doctor who has agreed to perform experimental therapies to keep him out of his wheelchair, who Max realises is also a former Manticore scientist. Meanwhile, Original Cindy returns to Jam Pony and continues to learn more about Max and her relationship to Logan.

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Directed by John T. KretchmerWritten by Patrick HarbinsonGuest stars Shireen Crutchfield, Geneva Locke, Chris Lazar, Fulvio Cecere, Bethoe Shirkoff, Brenda Bakke, Jonah Glasgow, Ron Blecker

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Episode 15

Haven

Mar 27, 200143m7.2 / 10

Max and Logan are out for a holiday. Unbeknownst to Max, Logan is also planning to investigate an old crime. Once there, Max befriends a small boy with a secret. Stirring his past brings troubles from the town's gangster to Logan and Max. Meanwhile, a powerful seizure takes over Max.

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Directed by Michael Ray RhodesWritten by Jose MolinaGuest stars Byron Mann, Ashley Crow, Mark Rolston, Kurt Max Runte, Ian Tracey, Salvator Xuereb, James Ashcroft, Daniel Boileau

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Episode 16

Shorties in Love

Apr 17, 200143m5.2 / 10

Original Cindy reunites with her ex-lover, Diamond, who is recently out of prison. Max is suspicious of Diamond which causes her to have a fight with her best friend.

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Directed by Paul ShapiroWritten by Adisa IwaGuest stars Kim Hawthorne, Jade C. Bell, Irene Chang, Alex Carter, Tangelia Rouse, Winnie Hung, Darrell Lee-Izeard, Thomas B. Deschutter

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Episode 17

Pollo Loco

Apr 24, 200143m7.5 / 10

A body with a barcode tattooed at the neck is sent to the morgue. Logan pulls some strings and Max gets to examine the body. Although the barcode matches that of Ben, one of the 12 escapees, the man is not an X5. More bodies with the same tattoo surface and Max is determine to find Ben to find out the truth.

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Directed by Thomas J. WrightWritten by Doris EganGuest stars Geneva Locke, Chris Lazar, Fulvio Cecere, Jensen Ackles, Robert Floyd, Nana Visitor, James Kirk, Jenn Forgie

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Episode 18

I and I Am a Camera

May 1, 200143m7.2 / 10

A suspicious-looking man takes pictures of Max. She follows him and is surprised that he seems to possess super-natural strength. Finding out that he is actually a good guy, the two team up with Logan and investigate the deaths of recently released prisoners. This leads to shocking discoveries about Logan's family business. Logan is left with a dilemma. If Eyes Only goes public about this finding, he would lose his source of income.

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Directed by Jeff WoolnoughWritten by David SimkinsGuest stars Lawrence Pressman, Nicole Bilderback, Nana Visitor, Rainn Wilson, Kevin McNulty, Dexter Bell, Jaren Brandt Bartlett, Troy Turi

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Episode 19

Hit a Sista Back

May 8, 200143m7.5 / 10

Tinga, who escaped to Canada in #1.12 with other X5's, when Eyes Only warned them their locations were compromised, comes back in town to save her husband and son. With Max and Zack's help, the family is reunited, but not before the son is given a deadly pathogen. Lydecker agrees to cure the boy in exchange for Tinga. Unbeknownst to him, Madame X has already arranged for Brin to double cross Lydecker. She captures Tinga, who is able to pass her special traits to her children, to study her.

Episode credits

Directed by James Whitmore Jr.Written by Moira KirlandGuest stars William Gregory Lee, Lisa Ann Cabasa, Sebastian Spence, Fulvio Cecere, Nicole Bilderback, Jade C. Bell, Nana Visitor, Malkolm Alburquenque

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Episode 20

Meow

May 15, 200143m7.2 / 10

Max is in heat again, ready to jump at any men, even Normal! She hates her condition and is ashamed of it. Meanwhile, she is avoiding Logan at all cost and decides to cancel their anniversary dinner. After the day is over, she confronts the still-confused Logan about her condition and the two finally admit their feelings towards each other. Just as they are kissing, Zack interrupts with bad news about Tinga. They must go rescue her from a secret government facility.

Episode credits

Directed by D.J. CarusoWritten by David ZabelGuest stars William Gregory Lee, Lisa Ann Cabasa, Fulvio Cecere, Nicole Bilderback, Jade C. Bell, Nana Visitor, R. Emery Bright, Steve Bacic

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Episode 21

And Jesus Brought a Casserole

May 22, 200143m7.8 / 10finale

Lydecker realises that he has lost control over Manticore, as Madame X is now clearly running the show. He would rather see the project destroyed than see it abused by others. He asks Max for help in bringing Manticore down. Together with Zack and other X5's, they storm the facility and destroy the DNA lab.

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Directed by Joe Ann FogleWritten by Charles H. Eglee, René EchevarriaGuest stars William Gregory Lee, Lisa Ann Cabasa, Joshua Alba, Geneva Locke, Chris Lazar, Nicole Bilderback, Robert Gossett, Nana Visitor

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Episode information updated Jul 23, 2026

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Cast

Jessica AlbaMax Guevara

Michael WeatherlyLogan Cale

Valarie Rae MillerCynthia McEachin

J.C. MacKenzieReagan Ronald

Alimi BallardHerbal Thought

John SavageCol. Donald Lydecker

Martin CumminsAmes White

Richard GunnCalvin Theodore

Credits

Created by: James Cameron, Charles H. Eglee
Written by: Moira Kirland

Production details

Status: Canceled
Series type: Scripted
Episodes: 42
Original language: English

Networks & production

FOXUnited States
20th Century Fox TelevisionUnited States

Themes

child soldierdystopiafemale protagonistgenetic engineeringhuntedmartial artspost-apocalyptic futuresecret government organization

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