Dark Angel Timeline ( Real )

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October 3, 2000

Premiere of Dark Angel

Dark Angel, a science fiction TV show created by James Cameron and Charles H. Eglee, premiered on Fox.

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May 22, 2001

End of Dark Angel Season 1

The first season of Dark Angel concluded its run on Fox.

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September 28, 2001

Dark Angel Season 2 Premiere

The second season of Dark Angel premiered on Fox.

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May 17, 2002

Dark Angel Series Cancellation

Fox officially canceled Dark Angel after its second season, ending the series.

Dark Angel Timeline ( Fictional )

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circa 1991

Manticore Project Initiation

The government starts the Manticore program to create genetically enhanced super-soldiers, including Max Caulfield and other transgenics.

escape
late 1990s

Max Caulfield and others escape Manticore

Max Caulfield and other transgenics escape from the Manticore facility where they were genetically engineered and held captive.

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early 21st century

Max begins life in post-apocalyptic Seattle

Max, now on the streets of a post-apocalyptic Seattle, seeks to live a normal life while hiding her transgenic nature.

meeting
circa 2000

Max meets Logan Cale

Max meets Logan Cale, a cyber-journalist who becomes an ally and partner, leading to their collaboration on fighting injustices in society.

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circa 2000

Max works at Jam Pony

Max takes a job as a bike messenger at Jam Pony to support herself while evading capture by Manticore and other forces.

revelation
series timeline shortly into the show

Discovery of Max's missing twin Aleera

Max learns about the existence of her genetically engineered twin sister, Aleera, adding complexity to her identity.

conflict
series timeline

Max confronts Manticore operatives

Throughout the series, Max frequently battles operatives sent by Manticore to recapture or kill her and other escaped transgenics.

alliance
series timeline

Max discovers digital rights activism with Logan

Max supports Logan's cyber-journalistic efforts to expose government corruption and corporate malfeasance.

revelation
mid series

Max's identity revealed to public

In the course of events, Max’s true nature as a genetically enhanced super-soldier is revealed to some members of the public and law enforcement.

mission
series timeline

Max attempts to rescue transgenics

Max undertakes missions to rescue other escaped transgenics from capture or termination.