Jane Vasco
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| Painkiller Jane Characters | |
| Character Name: | Jane Vasco 'Painkiller Jane' |
|---|---|
| Affiliation: | Former DEA, Unidentified Black Op |
| Powers/Training | Super Healing Factor/ Field Operative, Small Arms, Basic Hand To Hand |
Jane Vasco is the protagonist
Protagonist
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of the Painkiller Jane television series
Painkiller Jane (TV series)
Painkiller Jane was an American-Canadian science fiction and action television series based on the comic book character of the same name. Airing on the Sci Fi Channel in the US starting April 13, 2007 and Global in Canada, it starred Kristanna Loken as the titular character...
created by Gil Grant
Gil Grant
Gil Grant is an American writer and producer who is currently working on the CBS hit series NCIS: Los Angeles. He is also developing a television series version of Gattaca for Sony International TV. He has worked on television shows such as 24, NCIS, and "NCIS: Los Angeles"...
that began its run in 2007 on the Sci-Fi Channel
Sci Fi Channel (United States)
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.
Overview
Vasco is a former DEADrug Enforcement Administration
The Drug Enforcement Administration is a federal law enforcement agency under the United States Department of Justice, tasked with combating drug smuggling and use within the United States...
agent whose life is fundamentally changed after contact with a neuro during a mission. She encounters Andre McBride
Andre McBride
Andre McBride is a character who appears on the Painkiller Jane TV Series, created by Gil Grant that began its run in 2007 on the Sci-Fi Channel. He is the leader of a Black Ops team of agents working for an unspecified government agency. The team's job is to hunt down and apprehend Neuros...
(Rob Stewart), who is the leader of a Black Ops team of agents working for an unspecified government agency. She is forced to join the team after she probes "too far" into their operations.
Jane at first considers the possibly that she is a neuro. While it does not severely impact relationships with her friends and colleagues, it begins to cause her to rethink the hypocritical nature of her job. It is eventually revealed that she is one of only two successful creations by the people who created the neuros. They possess superhuman abilities, but without the same genetic markers.
Powers
Jane has supernormal regenerative powers bordering on near-invulnerability. This was first realized when she was pushed from a forty story window to her apparent death, only to later revive and then recover completely. However, she still feels the pain of her injuries before they heal.To date Jane has shown she can recover from mortal
Death
Death is the permanent termination of the biological functions that sustain a living organism. Phenomena which commonly bring about death include old age, predation, malnutrition, disease, and accidents or trauma resulting in terminal injury....
blunt trauma
Blunt trauma
In medical terminology, blunt trauma, blunt injury, non-penetrating trauma or blunt force trauma refers to a type of physical trauma caused to a body part, either by impact, injury or physical attack; the latter usually being referred to as blunt force trauma...
, gunshot wounds, intense electrical shocks, and—most recently—raging fires.
Known Associates
- Maureen Bowers (Alaina HuffmanAlaina HuffmanAlaina Huffman is a Canadian film and television actress, also known professionally as Alaina Kalanj ....
) - Jane's best friend and fellow former DEA agent. - Andre McBrideAndre McBrideAndre McBride is a character who appears on the Painkiller Jane TV Series, created by Gil Grant that began its run in 2007 on the Sci-Fi Channel. He is the leader of a Black Ops team of agents working for an unspecified government agency. The team's job is to hunt down and apprehend Neuros...
(Rob Stewart) - The leader of the team that Jane joins - Connor KingConnor KingConnor King , is a character who appears on the Painkiller Jane TV Series, created by Gil Grant that began its run in 2007 on the Sci-Fi Channel.-Overview:...
(Noah DanbyNoah DanbyNoah Dalton Danby is a Canadian film and television actor. He is best known for portraying Connor King on the series Painkiller Jane.-Life:...
) - Dr. Seth Carpenter (Stephen LoboStephen LoboStephen Lobo is a Canadian actor, best known for his roles in the television series Godiva's, Painkiller Jane, Falcon Beach and Little Mosque on the Prairie...
) - A doctor/scientist working with the team - Amanda Worth (Melanie PapaliaMelanie PapaliaMelanie Rose Papalia is a Canadian actress. She is known for her role as Dana in American Pie Presents: The Book of Love, as well as for her roles in films such as Postal , Frankie and Alice . She currently stars as Pippa in the Showcase original series Endgame...
) - Riley Jensen (Sean Owen Roberts) - A computer and communication technology specialist working for the team
- Joe Waterman (Nathaniel Deveaux) - Former subway caretaker working for the team
External links
- Painkiller Jane - Official Site at SciFi.com
- .:: PAINKILLER JANE ::. - PKJ Files ©2007 Starz Media, LLC.
- Painkiller Jane: TV Showguide at TVGuide.comTV GuideTV Guide is a weekly American magazine with listings of TV shows.In addition to TV listings, the publication features television-related news, celebrity interviews, gossip and film reviews and crossword puzzles...