‘V’ debut makes its sci-fi alluring, mysterious
by Matthew Gilbert
Like some of the best sci-fi, ABC’s “V’’ is bursting with allegorical possibility. The alien “Visitors’’ who come to Earth appear as attractive GQ models, and they try to seduce us into cult-like devotion to them. They promote peace and prosperity, glowing with the tranquillity of the “after’’ photos on antidepressant ads. They’re particularly interested in appealing to teenagers, as their ships hover over the cities of the world like ultimate video games. Among the Visitors’ promises: “Complete medical services to all’’ – yup, universal health care… <Read the full article>
V Series Premiere: Instant Edification
by nymag.com
Is there anything more exciting than a sci-fi reimagining? You get all the tingly nostalgia of a beloved show from your youth (Battlestar Galactica), but souped-up with slick effects, superior acting, and all-grown-up allegorical resonances (Battlestar Galactica). You can have your nerdcake and eat it, too! <Read the full article>
V Premiere: V is for Awesome
by Paul Secrest
2009 continues to be a banner year for ABC as they attract fans of intelligent sci-fi in droves; first with FlashForward, and now the premiere of V, a twisty, menacing, and multi-layered thriller that takes key ingredients from the classic 1983 miniseries of the same name and gives them the Battlestar Galactica treatment– that is to say removes the cheese factor, throws in a dash of political allegory, and haunts the entire series with a sense of “any character could actually be an evil alien” paranoia. But while BSG’s Cylons came after humanity with a chip on their shoulder and a whole crap ton of nukes, V’s “Visitors” are taking a more subtly sinister approach. <Read the full article>
Thoughts on new V pilot
by nerdblog
It could be the power of nostalgia, but I didn’t find the new pilot for “V” to be as intense or as creepy as the original. ”V” is a new ABC series detailing aliens who come to earth, professing peace, but with a dark secret. Spoilers ahead as in this review of last night’s episode. <Read the full article>
V pilot episode review
by Ron Hogan
Ron checks out the first episode of the new take on V – and it’s one impressive opening…
Published on Nov 4, 2009
Wow. Just… wow. You know how some programs start off kind of slow and kind of ease you into the plot? Well, V doesn’t do that. In fact, I can honestly say I haven’t been this excited about a TV show, or this willing to sing its praises, since the premier of Deadwood (which I spent weeks annoying friends and family about). So, what’s the set-up? <Read the full article>
ABC’s ‘V’ review: Definitely worth visiting with the Visitors
by Jennifer Thomas
The effect of the giant talking head of the lead Visitor, Anna, still isn’t working for me, but the “V” pilot definitely did. The cast is impressive, the effects fairly special (and loads better than the hideously funny effects in the original miniseries and TV show) and they’ve got an intriguing premise. My one worry is, did they give away too much? I don’t usually advocate for a two-hour season premiere, but “V” could have used one. <Read the full article>
Other Articles
EXCLUSIVE: ‘V’ Star Elizabeth Mitchell Dispels Rumors of Show Being Retooled
by Bryan Reesman
Many sci-fi fans were ecstatic at the arrival of ‘V‘ last week — it became the biggest scripted debut pilot of the fall season — even as some hardcore fans from back in the day were cringing at what the reboot will bring. <Read the full article>
ABC’s ‘V’ brings political message from space
by Curt Wagner
Those viewers who think sci-fi can’t offer any kind of commentary on real-life events should tune in to this remake of the cheesy 1983 sci-fi mini-series.
In it, a charismatic leader offers a message of hope for a better future to a world that’s been dealing with wars, economic troubles and other woes. Most citizens of the world adore the newcomer, and the news media fails to ask tough questions about how this leader will solve all of our problems.
Sounds a little familiar, doesn’t it? <Read full article>