Nikita is coming to The CW.

Premiering on September 9 after The Vampire Diaries, this drama stars Maggie Q in the title role of a former government assassin out to avenge the ex-employers that betrayed her. These include Xander Berkeley as Percy; Shane West as Michael; and Aaron Stanford as Birkhoff.

The intriguing series also features Melinda Clarke and Lyndsy Fonseca, both of whom are pictured in these pilot episode photos. Check out an extended promo for Nikita NOW and then click away below:

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