Ep 5. Looking Glass
- TV-NR
- October 21, 2011
- 42 min
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8.1 (545)
Nikita season 2 episode 5, titled "Looking Glass," finds Nikita and Michael working together to stop a terrorist from acquiring stolen nuclear weapons. The episode begins with Nikita and Michael getting a surprise visit from Senator Madeline Pierce, who tells them that a man named Fred Jones acquired nuclear weapons from a Russian source and plans to use them to launch a terrorist attack on US soil.
As the team sets out to stop Jones, they realize that he has an elaborate plan in place and they must move quickly to identify his accomplices and prevent the attack. The team split up to follow various leads, with Nikita and Michael going undercover as buyers to track down the source of the stolen nuclear weapons.
Meanwhile, Jones is a master of deception and manages to stay one step ahead of the team at every turn. As a result, Nikita and Michael have to be extra careful and utilize all their skills to avoid detection. They succeed in getting close to the source of the nuclear weapons, but find that the operation is much larger than they anticipated, involving a complex web of buyers and sellers.
Throughout the episode, we also see tension between Nikita and Michael as they confront their feelings for each other. Both seem to have put up walls to protect themselves, but the intense pressure of their mission forces them to confront their emotions and figure out how to move forward.
As the episode progresses, Nikita and Michael come closer to identifying those responsible for the stolen weapons and learning the truth behind the conspiracy. The tension builds as they race against time to stop the terrorist attack and prevent innocent lives from being lost.
Overall, "Looking Glass" is a tense and dramatic episode of Nikita that highlights the skills and determination of its main characters. It also explores themes of trust, loyalty, and love in the midst of a high-stakes mission. With twists and turns at every corner, fans of the show are sure to be on the edge of their seats throughout the entire episode.
