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The Social Welfare Agency saves the lives of terminal patients using cybernetic implants. Then it teaches them to kill. After surviving the slaughter of her family, young Henrietta awakens to her new life at the Agency with a rebuilt body and no memory. Teamed with Jose, who is responsible for turning her into the perfect assassin, Henrietta’s been given a second chance—but at what cost?
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- 01
Fratello (Siblings)Following a gruesome night of terror, Henrietta is taken in by The Social Welfare Agency. It’s up to José to show her the ropes. - 02
Orione (Orion)Henrietta works to find her place at the Agency after the mistakes of her recent assignment. Feeling responsible for her shortcomings, José tries to learn what Henrietta needs to help her flourish as an assassin. - 03
Ragazzo (Boy)After years in a body she couldn’t move, the Social Welfare Agency gave Rico a new one. While scoping out a mission, she meets a boy who makes her question who she’s supposed to be.
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Episodes by season
Season01
- S01E01
Season's bestFratello (Siblings)October 8, 2003Following a gruesome night of terror, Henrietta is taken in by The Social Welfare Agency. It’s up to José to show her the ropes. - S01E02
Orione (Orion)October 15, 2003Henrietta works to find her place at the Agency after the mistakes of her recent assignment. Feeling responsible for her shortcomings, José - S01E03
Ragazzo (Boy)October 29, 2003After years in a body she couldn’t move, the Social Welfare Agency gave Rico a new one. While scoping out a mission, she meets a boy who mak - S01E04
Bambola (Doll)November 12, 2003The friction between Hilshire and Triela could jeopardize their mission of protecting Mario Bossi, a retired criminal who’s turned governmen - S01E05
Promessa (Promise)November 19, 2003Captain Raballo accepts a Handler job with the Agency. But when he’s teamed with Claes, he wonders if his selfish needs justify the pain he - S01E06
Gelato (Frozen)November 26, 2003José, Henrietta, and Enzo are tracking terrorist Enrico Berdini, who’s negotiating to buy an explosive device to use in an attack on Rome. - S01E07
Protezione (Protection)December 3, 2003Jean and Rico befriend an accountant named Filippo who carries a ledger coveted by a terrorist. Unbeknownst to Filippo, his two new friends - S01E08
Il Principe del Regno della Pasta (The Prince of the Kingdom of Pasta)December 17, 2003Angelina was hit by a car and left for dead. With the help of the Agency, she was reborn as Angelica - but the negative side effects of the - S01E09
Lycoris Radiata Herb (Be Struck Off Herb)January 4, 2004When Henrietta reaches out to new recruit Elsa, a cold shoulder is all she gets in return. When Elsa’s handler brings José and Henrietta in - S01E10
Amare (To Love)January 28, 2004After a grizzly murder, Section One attempts to get to the bottom of the cyborg problem. Jean becomes embroiled in a cover-up, and José and - S01E11
Febbre Alta (High Fever)February 4, 2004Henrietta and José are tailed in Sicily by Section One agents. Pietro and Elenora's suspicions grow as Henrietta reveals she knows more abou - S01E12
Simbiosi (Symbiosis)February 11, 2004Claes is in trouble after her mission to foil a Republican Faction kidnapping plot goes awry. - S01E13
Stella Cadente (Falling Star)February 18, 2004The girls are excited about tonight's meteor shower, but everyone's thoughts are with hospitalized Angelica. Her time is short, and Henriett
Season02
- S02E01
The Distance Between Two People - Brothers and SistersJanuary 7, 2008—While preparing to return to Italy, Jose and Hilshire go to an antique store in France to pick gifts for their partners, Henrietta and Triel - S02E02
PinocchioJanuary 14, 2008—In a flashback, Pinocchio, a young child, commits his first murder under the auspices of his foster father Cristiano. In the present, he fin - S02E03
SimulacraJanuary 21, 2008—Hilshire and Triela are ordered on a mission to relocate a member of the Public Safety Division who has gone missing in his search for a Pad - S02E04
Angelica's ReturnJanuary 28, 2008—Angelica is allowed to go on her first field mission since her earlier hospitalization (see Gunslinger Girl, episode 13). Together with Marc - S02E05
Transience and ReminiscenceFebruary 4, 2008—A month after Angelica's successful return, she seems to be doing well-- Marco, however, still has doubts, and is upset by the fact she is b - S02E06
Retirement of the Tibetan TerrierFebruary 11, 2008—Section Two is asked to watch over an important politician, Chairwoman Isabella d'Angelo, whose agency is in charge of the Strait of Messina - S02E07
Caterina and the Circle of RevengeFebruary 18, 2008—Flashbacks reveal that Franca (whose given name was Caterina) was the person who introduced Priscilla to Marco when they were both going to - S02E08
A Day in the Life of ClaesFebruary 25, 2008—Claes has dreams of her time with Raballo, but can't seem to remember who he is, which distresses her. However, she keeps her emotional dist - S02E09
Clever Snake, Simple PigeonMarch 3, 2008—Giuseppe reunites with an old friend from the Italian military, with whom he reminisces on the past, and especially his sister Enrica, until - S02E10
Flowers of GoodwillMarch 10, 2008—Triela is still upset at her failure to defeat Pinocchio. Mario Bossi is testifying against the Mafia and Hillshire and Triela are sent to N - S02E11
Budding FeelingsMarch 17, 2008—An assassin walks through a house, killing everyone he encounters. He calls Cristiano to report the successful completion of the job and he - S02E12
The Fighting PuppetMarch 24, 2008—Back at the bridge, the fratelli are searching for Franco, Franca and Pinocchio. Henrietta discovers the three setting charges in the main s - S02E13
And So Pinocchio Becomes HumanMarch 31, 2008—The "Pinocchio Arc" comes to a conclusion. Franco and Franca decide to come to the aid of Cristiano and Pinocchio. Triela and Pinocchio batt
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