Nikita didn't blow us away this week. But the show has become such a consistent performer that even mediocre episodes are entertaining.

Looking ahead, the series will bid farewell to 2010 with "All the Way," an installment that centers on Alex's first assassination assignment. Why does Nikita want to help her finish it off? How does this lead to Nikita getting captured?

The following CW promo and clip from the upcoming hours sheds some light on these answers.

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