Viken's Verdict of V

V is not what I call "Good TV" Part 1
...and I don't think it's gonna get any better.



Even though I'm a huge fan of Elizabeth Mitchell,
the re-imaging of the old show reeks of mediocrity: the story lines they are following are predictable and weak, while the characters are straight out of a soap opera, this verdict is similar to what I said about Heroes, it's not badly done ... it's just cheap!

I was a huge fan of the original five part mini-series V which was aired in 1983.
It had the best marketing build-up ever, they started advertising it months ahead - just like this time around. V had everyone deep in anticipation, especially for Sci Fi fans, who are always desperate for good Science Fiction on prime time television. Luckily for everyone, the mini-series was a breath of fresh air, it was very edgy, slick and long enough to carry a full story through over 10 hours...V was a hit!
Who can forget the first words of the half-ling
"Pretenama,...it means peace" -it still gives me chills to this day when I hear it. That was the closing line of the series.

I think fondly of V the original series. It was a good story, with a good build-up that did not disappoint. It also had some great gadgets and it ended on a positive note for humanity.

Unfortunately for humanity, NBC producers quickly pulled together a TV series called "The Final Battle" that was a sad, sad thing. It was not a very successful show, and ran for only a little while...

I don't have much of a prediction to make about the fate of V, just a reminder of historical fact.
V has already burned out all its fuel.

I really wish they would stop trying to revive this old show. I ask the TV gods:

Please Let V Rest In Peace!

Peace Out ;-)