On The CW's Nikita, Shane West and Maggie Q square off.

The actors play characters on the opposite side of justice, as West's Michael formerly employed Q's Nikita. When we meet them in the series premiere, however, the relationship has fizzled. To say the least.

In separate interviews below, two of the show's main stars speak in depth on the character they portray. Who is Michael? What motives Nikita? Find out now.

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