Dark Angel (2000)
A genetically-engineered super-soldier navigates a gritty, post-apocalyptic Seattle, evading capture and searching for her lost family.
Super soldier Max Guevera tries to live a normal life in post-apocalyptic Seattle while eluding capture by government agents from the covert biotech facility she escaped from as a child and searching for her genetically-enhanced brothers and sisters who have dispersed after escape.
How intense is Dark Angel?
Dark Angel is mildly scary, with light gore and strong violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is brisk, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated TV-14.
What Dark Angel feels like
- Tone
- grittysuspenseful
- Pace
- Brisk
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream Dark Angel
Not on a US subscription service at our last check. Rent or buy may still be an option.
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Is Dark Angel for you?
Is Dark Angel scary?
Only a little. Dark Angel has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is Dark Angel gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3).
Is Dark Angel sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is Dark Angel OK for kids?
It is rated TV-14. Intensity: scare 1, gore 1, violence 2, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is Dark Angel?
Episodes run about 43m.
Where can I stream Dark Angel?
Dark Angel is not on a US subscription service right now (rent or buy may still be an option).
Does Dark Angel have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
It leaves things open rather than tying them up.
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