Nikita will not return with a new episode until February 3.

But showrunner Craig Silverstein is at least intent on giving fans something major to ponder during the brief hiatus:

"We’ve built up a lot of [cast members], and so we’ve got to start killing them off," he tells TV Line, adding that even series regulars "will die" in the near future, while others will simply be written off the series.

Visit TV Line now for more from Silverstein; watch the promo above for "Clean Sweep," during which Nikita will face a critical decision regarding Division; and, of course, sound off: Who do you think isn't long for Nikita?