New Orleans Police Department detective Walter D'Arcangelo is the only link to a serial killer who preys on adulterous women.

Fox originally announced Dark Angel as a series in development for the 1996–97 television schedule, and produced this film as its pilot episode.

[1][2] The film premiered on Fox on September 10, 1996, as part of the network's Tuesday Night Movie series.

[3] Carole Horst from Variety wrote: "Script by TV vet John Romano doesn't flag as mystery unfolds at a leisurely pace, although Roberts gets the only fully fleshed out character, delivering a sexy, wiseguy performance.

Robert Iscove's direction is crisp and straightforward; Linda Burton's production design and Francis Kenny's camera make good use of the flavor of the city.