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Painkiller Jane

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Painkiller Jane
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Premiere April 13, 2007
Finale September 21, 2007
Based on Series of Comic Books by
Joe Quesada and
Jimmy Palmiotti
Network/Provider Sci Fi Channel
Style 60-minute sci-fi action drama
Company Insight Film Studios
Seasons 1
Episodes 22
(List of episodes)
Origin USA
"My name is Jane Vasco. I work for a secret government agency that hunts neuros, people who can do dangerous things with their minds. On my first assignment, something a little weird happened. Okay, something really weird. Till I get some answers, I'm getting on with my life, doing my job, stocking up on aspirin. Because, I gotta tell you, pain's a bitch."

Painkiller Jane is a science fiction action drama. Originally an agent for the DEA, Jane Vasco is recruited by a covert American government agency that hunts individuals with psychic powers and neutralizes their talents by forcibly implanting a neural chip. Jane herself has a superhuman ability to recover almost instantly even from injuries that should be fatal, including getting stabbed, shot, and falling off a high-rise building. She still feels the pain, though.

The series was preceded by a TV movie released on December 10, 2005, but it is independent of the series as the characters were recast, the production company changed, and so many changes made to the story that the two adaptions have almost nothing in common.

It was officially announced on August 15, 2007 that the series would not be renewed.

Contents

Cast

Actor Character
Main Cast
Kristanna Loken Jane Vasco
Alaina Huffman Maureen Bowers
Noah Danby Connor King
Stephen Lobo Dr. Seth Carpenter
Sean Owen Roberts Riley Jensen
Melanie Papalia Amanda Worth
Nathaniel DeVeaux Joe Waterman
Rob Stewart Andre McBride
Supporting/Recurring Cast
John Reardon Brian

Seasons

Season  Premiere Finale #
Sci Fi Channel
Season One April 13, 2007 September 21, 2007 22

In-Depth

DVD Releases

Title Release Date #
Season Sets
The Complete Series March 25, 2008 6

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