Madeline has to be one of the most fascinating yet ignored/underrated characters of all time. I wanted more of her backstory & I enjoyed the relationship between Nikita & her in the beginning. They both saved each other's lives.
Alberta Watson played Madeline so well. I was saddened to hear she had died n 15. The funny thing is the relationship between Madeline and Paul is a perfect mirror to that between Nikita and Michael.
most brilliant and badass character on one of most amazing and underrated shows ever. went out like a boss she was. Alberta Watson was perfect in this role
Fun factoid and little noticed, the episode titles contained the same number of words as the series number. So in series 1 all episodes had a one word title, in s2 a two word title and so on. Another is that the relationship between Michael and Nikita was a mirror of that between Paul and Madeline. Another is that in the entire series no paper was used in Section 1. It was either on plastic, pilot episodes, or on screen, holo or tablet (before we had tablets). Basically totally electronic.
Honestly that just felt like Madeline trying to cope with the tables being turned on her. Because Nikita was just as badass as Madeline. Even more so considering Nikita had them fooled for years.
That was the intent. However the Nikita series was a disappointment. I was looking forward to seeing it revived, and as good as the actors were, sadly they were let down by the studio and it's writers. Not all reboots are bad but the actors are not at fault if they are.
Fun factoid and little noticed, the episode titles contained the same number of words as the series number. The funny thing is that the Madeline/Paul relationship was the same as the Nikita/Michael relationship.
Well........I'll probably get hung out to dry for saying so, but.....I really despised Madeline and Operations. They were always spinning their nasty little webs and keeping Michael and Nikita apart. But their characters were pivotal for the series, and Alberta and Eugene played them with great panache and distinction. And Alberta while being treated for cancer also. And I agree, Nikita's character was really not the same after she betrayed everyone, it was hard to watch.
the only believable, consistent element of the writing and performance of this scene is madeline; her death coincides with the death of quality for the series.
I hate how this show turned peta Wilson's ego and demeanor got so bad! She was thought to be the best candidate for the female terminator, but they canned her during this season of LFN, no idea what happened!
Season 4 was absolute rubbish. Madeline was the best thing this show had. Don't get me wrong, I am a massive fan, avid fan of LFN, all the more reason why I believe that the writers could have done better here. They had room to manoeuvre.
I wouldn't say absolute rubbish, but it did have more than its share of episodes that I prefer to skip over when watching the DVD's. Season 5 was absolute rubbish. If their goal was to tie up loose ends before ending the series, they ended up with more loose ends and unanswered questions than if they had just ended it with season 4.
I agree with Frazzlewomen concerning Madeleine and Operations. I still don't understand why the writers thought it was cool to turn everything upside down with the character Nikita towards the ending of the show. Or wait, I do know, they did it for the purpose of shocking us, but that's just darn mean! I ignore that this episode ever existed.
"I am not familiar with the date...." Madeline lying there is nothing she forgets about section, operations or the operatives. Proven by her later statement of it being two operatives both level 1. After all if you do not recall the incident how would you remember that. Though given that the relationship between Nikita and Mike is the morror of Paul and Madelines relationship it did surprise me Nikita would go down that route. But as this final series was never meant to have been created I blame the writers not the actors.
I was glad when madeline was gone bc i couldn't stand her character! Didn't last long.. a hologram was the same & .just as bad..ugh Now Michael i Miss♡
Madeline was so amazing!!!!, she was the best of lfn..., i almost cry when they killed her like this, after all the things she did for section, they just killed her like that... Thanks. "You two don´t complement each other"*** XD yeah right... xd
After all things she did murdering people you mean LOL. In real life she would be declared criminal of war. In a fiction the "bads" are essential but in real life they are much better in a grave. She was a sadistic and sociopath . She enjoyed killing and make people suffering. She deserved much worse.
@@hectorfleed7 If that were true, she never would've felt guilty all those years over her sister & hurt by her mother never looking at her the same. I really think Madeline is someone who feels too much instead of not enough. You have to remember that she's been there since the beginning... that's a lot of reprograming & brainwashing by section. I think by the time we meet her, she's pretty much a pro at turning her feelings on/off, compartmentalizing, & focusing on the job. Who knows how old she was when they brought her in. I do, however, think the Madeline here is not the Madeline from the first few seasons. They definitely made her character more emotionless & like a robot. I never understood why. I found her extremely fascinating & the episode where she visits Nikita is so intriguing. I think she's someone who's been with toxic people her entire life & it's all she really knows. She did say that she envied Nikita as well.
This was sadly the worst series of the franchise and that is because the studio did not want to make it, they cancelled it in season 4. This season was only made due to a fan campaign to save it and that is why it is not as good as all the other seasons, despite the work put into it by the actors and crew, the story lines were rather weak and so let it down. THey could have used this final season as a way to go out on a bang but the studio decided to make it a whimper. .
WHAT?! No! What is this?! I started watching the first season again, forget about the other ones, forgot about this, poor Madeline! I liked her. What's going on??
I think they killed her character off to allow her to get time away from the set. She was undergoing a cancer treatment battle in her real life off-screen. Unfortunately, she did not win. She will be missed.
Madeline has to be one of the most fascinating yet ignored/underrated characters of all time. I wanted more of her backstory & I enjoyed the relationship between Nikita & her in the beginning. They both saved each other's lives.
RIP Alberta Watson :-( She was a great actress
The actress passed away several years ago, yes. A great woman.
Don Franks has passed too.
Alberta (Madeline) passed away in 2015 and Don Francks (Walter) in 2016.
@@mistersurrealist oh man I didn't know.....!
LMAO "I shall miss her fortitude. Housekeeping please."
+Topher Graham lol would have been even funnier if he said it in a loud high pitched girly voice XD
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he said it like that as a sign of respect, to say it in a girly voice would be disrespecting her...
Alberta Watson played Madeline so well. I was saddened to hear she had died n 15.
The funny thing is the relationship between Madeline and Paul is a perfect mirror to that between Nikita and Michael.
To me it was also interesting how Madeline and Michael were alike like Operations and Nikita
Yes that's true
most brilliant and badass character on one of most amazing and underrated shows ever. went out like a boss she was. Alberta Watson was perfect in this role
Fun factoid and little noticed, the episode titles contained the same number of words as the series number. So in series 1 all episodes had a one word title, in s2 a two word title and so on.
Another is that the relationship between Michael and Nikita was a mirror of that between Paul and Madeline.
Another is that in the entire series no paper was used in Section 1. It was either on plastic, pilot episodes, or on screen, holo or tablet (before we had tablets). Basically totally electronic.
"I really don't need to hear what some ad hoc internal affairs bimbo thinks of my work." Best line in the series.
Nope however I would be hard pushed to decide between Nikita and Madeline for the best lines in the series. They were the mirror images of each other.
@@Dermacrosis It's my opinion. I don't need you to agree with me.
Honestly that just felt like Madeline trying to cope with the tables being turned on her. Because Nikita was just as badass as Madeline. Even more so considering Nikita had them fooled for years.
That got me, too. I remember it after all these years before watching the scene here.
It was a great death, fitting her character. I remember I was so shocked when I watched it on TV 20 years ago :D
One of those moments in a series that actually made me feel real emotions lol
She was the best! Rest In Peace Alberta
Paul was the Head of Section One. But Madeline was its soul.
It's amazing that Madeline of La Femme Nikita and Madeline Pierce of Nikita (starring Maggie Q) are played by the same actor!
That was the intent. However the Nikita series was a disappointment. I was looking forward to seeing it revived, and as good as the actors were, sadly they were let down by the studio and it's writers. Not all reboots are bad but the actors are not at fault if they are.
Madeleine, what a beautiful actress
Fun factoid and little noticed, the episode titles contained the same number of words as the series number.
The funny thing is that the Madeline/Paul relationship was the same as the Nikita/Michael relationship.
Yes I noticed that throughout the series. Both relationships mirror each other.
I agree, Madeline was the best thin about LFN. The show just wasn't the same after she was gone.
No no, Peta Wilson was the best thing about the series! :D
No, all the characters were pivotal to the show. It was a very strong cast who could each hold their own.
thank you so much for posting this! Lfn sort of fell apart when Maddy was gone....
Well........I'll probably get hung out to dry for saying so, but.....I really despised Madeline and Operations. They were always spinning their nasty little webs and keeping Michael and Nikita apart. But their characters were pivotal for the series, and Alberta and Eugene played them with great panache and distinction. And Alberta while being treated for cancer also.
And I agree, Nikita's character was really not the same after she betrayed everyone, it was hard to watch.
I’m completely with you lol, hated both of them from the start😂😂
I make my own decision regarding my faith...
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the only believable, consistent element of the writing and performance of this scene is madeline; her death coincides with the death of quality for the series.
I hate how this show turned peta Wilson's ego and demeanor got so bad! She was thought to be the best candidate for the female terminator, but they canned her during this season of LFN, no idea what happened!
Season 4 was absolute rubbish. Madeline was the best thing this show had. Don't get me wrong, I am a massive fan, avid fan of LFN, all the more reason why I believe that the writers could have done better here. They had room to manoeuvre.
I wouldn't say absolute rubbish, but it did have more than its share of episodes that I prefer to skip over when watching the DVD's. Season 5 was absolute rubbish. If their goal was to tie up loose ends before ending the series, they ended up with more loose ends and unanswered questions than if they had just ended it with season 4.
That and the episode Birkoff dies only to be replaced by his "brother" later. What a mess.
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@@AmandaVieiraMamaesouCult they did very uncreative choices sadly. this show could have been rocket!
Hmm, the older I've gotten I now understand the Role of Operations always respected him though
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Por más que vi todos los capítulos de Nikita nunca pase mis exámenes de control de confianza.
I agree with Frazzlewomen concerning Madeleine and Operations.
I still don't understand why the writers thought it was cool to turn everything upside down with the character Nikita towards the ending of the show. Or wait, I do know, they did it for the purpose of shocking us, but that's just darn mean! I ignore that this episode ever existed.
mi serie preferida++++
Does anybody remember the episode that nikita was referring to when operations abdicated control on June 10?
"I am not familiar with the date...." Madeline lying there is nothing she forgets about section, operations or the operatives. Proven by her later statement of it being two operatives both level 1. After all if you do not recall the incident how would you remember that.
Though given that the relationship between Nikita and Mike is the morror of Paul and Madelines relationship it did surprise me Nikita would go down that route. But as this final series was never meant to have been created I blame the writers not the actors.
Ugh, I hope they don't kill off the Amanda charecter in the new Nikita show like this,it's disgraceful.
She went out like a G
Rest on Alberta aka Madeline🌹
couldn't stand her or section but section more so they didn't care about their operatives at all. They were in it for the power.
So operations shoud be cancele too
I was glad when madeline was gone bc i couldn't stand her character! Didn't last long.. a hologram was the same &
.just as bad..ugh
Now Michael i Miss♡
Madeline was so amazing!!!!, she was the best of lfn..., i almost cry when they killed her like this, after all the things she did for section, they just killed her like that...
Thanks.
"You two don´t complement each other"*** XD yeah right... xd
After all things she did murdering people you mean LOL. In real life she would be declared criminal of war. In a fiction the "bads" are essential but in real life they are much better in a grave. She was a sadistic and sociopath . She enjoyed killing and make people suffering. She deserved much worse.
@@hectorfleed7 If that were true, she never would've felt guilty all those years over her sister & hurt by her mother never looking at her the same. I really think Madeline is someone who feels too much instead of not enough. You have to remember that she's been there since the beginning... that's a lot of reprograming & brainwashing by section. I think by the time we meet her, she's pretty much a pro at turning her feelings on/off, compartmentalizing, & focusing on the job. Who knows how old she was when they brought her in.
I do, however, think the Madeline here is not the Madeline from the first few seasons. They definitely made her character more emotionless & like a robot. I never understood why. I found her extremely fascinating & the episode where she visits Nikita is so intriguing. I think she's someone who's been with toxic people her entire life & it's all she really knows. She did say that she envied Nikita as well.
It's a stab at Madeline,as she said similar to Michael and Nikita...so...
This was sadly the worst series of the franchise and that is because the studio did not want to make it, they cancelled it in season 4. This season was only made due to a fan campaign to save it and that is why it is not as good as all the other seasons, despite the work put into it by the actors and crew, the story lines were rather weak and so let it down. THey could have used this final season as a way to go out on a bang but the studio decided to make it a whimper. .
nooooooooo not madeline.....then again..... yes it has to BE Madeline.... some ad hoc bimbo... great just great....
WHAT?! No! What is this?! I started watching the first season again, forget about the other ones, forgot about this, poor Madeline! I liked her. What's going on??
I think they killed her character off to allow her to get time away from the set. She was undergoing a cancer treatment battle in her real life off-screen. Unfortunately, she did not win. She will be missed.
@@noblelies It did go into remission and came back years later. I think her cancer battle was during the second season of LFN.
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