Jessica Alba's breakout series, Dark Angel, boosted her profile considerably, leading to roles in major films like Sin City. Dark Angel debuted during a time dominated by female-driven action series like Xena and Buffy, showcasing Alba's depth and toughness. Despite its early cancelation, Dark Angel gained a cult following for its strong female lead and Alba's portrayal of Max.

You can currently see Jessica Alba kicking major butt in Netflix's current number one movie, Trigger Warning, but the actress honed her action training back in 2000 when the sci-fi drama series, Dark Angel, premiered on Fox. Alba had already held down a few roles in TV and film before Dark Angel started, but it can be argued that the series boosted her profile considerably, which resulted in roles in films such as Sin City and Fantastic Four. The series only lasted two seasons, but even with a run as brief as it was,...