Anyone watch the new series 'V'?

[TrackStar]

It seems like it could be a good show. Thoughts on it?

Also:

http://www.chicagotribune.com/entert...,7062976.story

'V' aims at Obamamania

Imagine this. At a time of political turmoil, a charismatic, telegenic new leader arrives virtually out of nowhere. He offers a message of hope and reconciliation based on compromise and promises to marshal technology for a better future that will include universal health care.

The news media swoons in admiration -- one simpering anchorman even shouts at a reporter who asks a tough question: "Why don't you show some respect?!" The public is likewise smitten, except for a few nut cases who circulate batty rumors on the Internet about the leader's origins and intentions. The leader, undismayed, offers assurances that are soothing, if also just a tiny bit condescending: "Embracing change is never easy."

So, does that sound like anyone you know? Oh, wait -- did I mention the leader is secretly a totalitarian space lizard who's come here to eat us?

Welcome to ABC's "V," the most fascinating and bound to be the most controversial new show of the fall television season. Nominally a rousing sci-fi space opera about alien invaders bent on the conquest (and digestion) of all humanity, it's also a barbed commentary on Obamamania that will infuriate the president's supporters and delight his detractors.

"We're all so quick to jump on the bandwagon," observes one character. "A ride on the bandwagon, it sounds like fun. But before we get on, let us at least make sure it is sturdy."

The bandwagon in this case is conspicuously saucer-shaped. "V" starts with the arrival of a couple of dozen ships from outer space, piloted by creatures who look like humans except a lot prettier. "Don't be frightened," says their luminously beautiful leader Anna (Morena Baccarin, "Serenity"). "We mean no harm."

The aliens -- who become known as V's, for visitors -- quickly enthrall their wide-eyed human hosts.

A handful of dissidents hold out against the rapturous reception given the V's. Some are simply uneasy, such as the youthful priest Father Jack (Joel Gretsch, "The 4400"), who sharply criticizes the Vatican's embrace of the V's as divine creations: "Rattlesnakes are God's creatures too."

With or without the political sheen, "V" is sweeping television storytelling at its best. Whether you choose to view it as a blood-and-guts war story, a spy thriller (unlike the original show, these V's are perfect replicas of humans, so you never really know who might be sitting beside you at the bar), a high-stakes family drama (as households divide over the intentions of the V's), a religious allegory (the V's make a crippled man walk, filling up churches again) or just a sci-fi throwback to the days of "Earth vs. the Flying Saucers" and "The Thing," "V" is irresistible. This bandwagon is definitely worth jumping on.

Any other thoughts?

[blacksheep-1]

It was prettyg ood about 1988 or so, I guess it would still be good

[Capital G]

didnt feel like reading ..... is it a remake of that lizard alien ish?

[Chuck 98 RT/10]

the most fascinating and bound to be the most controversial new show of the fall television season

How exciting. Let me know when the episode about gay alien-human marriage rights airs.

[IamSuprAwsum]

The commercials looked kind of stupid. Shows revolving around aliens were always kind of stupid on TV. You have to get movies to get any kind of quality out of it.

[Zealot]

I saw it, and did notice the jabs at Obamamania. Definitely brought a chuckle

Originally Posted by blacksheep-1

It was prettyg ood about 1988 or so, I guess it would still be good

It was 1983-1984

[Political_Man]

When the first V came out it was run as a miniseries and it was HUGE at the time. I remember everyone talking about it; teachers, parents, all the kids... EVERYONE.

I'm pretty sure if you went back and watched it now it would be pretty lame. The only part I remember was that there was this woman who got it on with one of the alien/lizard people cloaked as a human and got pregnant. There was a big thing about what the baby was going to look like, etc. So baby is born and it comes out looking like a human baby and everyone is happy. They hand the baby to the mother and they have that mother baby moment for about 5 seconds and then a big lizard/snake tongue flickers out of the baby's mouth.

[Lil Ze']

FlashForward is ten times better.

[Political_Man]

Originally Posted by Lil Ze'

FlashForward is ten times better.

I like FlashFoward but LOST is the shit.

[Lil Ze']

I love Lost, but I think it might turn out to be better than Lost.

[BAMF]

Fuck both of those. House and Sons of Anarchy, and possibly Nip Tuck. Those are the only fictional series worth watching right now. This one looks laaaaaaame.

[thereturnofdark]

Originally Posted by Lil Ze'

I love Lost, but I think it might turn out to be better than Lost.

Only if they don't draw out the plot for a few seasons without giving a hint of what caused the blackout. Not saying they should make it so that just anyone can figure it out. But i think lost took itself a little too seriously. hopefull this show doesn't make the same mistake

[TampaTraps]

Originally Posted by BAMF

Fuck both of those. House and Sons of Anarchy, and possibly Nip Tuck. Those are the only fictional series worth watching right now. This one looks laaaaaaame.

love soa, but you can't forget the best show on tv dexter.

[jabtay]

Originally Posted by TampaTraps

love soa, but you can't forget the best show on tv dexter.

+1 both are excellent shows

[thereturnofdark]

Originally Posted by TampaTraps

love soa, but you can't forget the best show on tv dexter.

You really can't beat a show like dexter. The main character is a serial killer that works for the police.....LOL how much cooler can you get.

[Graves]

S.O.A. is about the only series I keep up with these days

[Jonnoh]

when are you guys going to stop watching tv?

[Lil Ze']

FX has me on lockdown. Sons of Anarchy, Nip/Tuck, Always Sunny in Philadelphia and The League. If you have not seen the League please watch it. Thursday at 10:30 on FX.

[Graves]

Originally Posted by Jonnoh

when are you guys going to stop watching tv?

When are you going to find Orlando people to annoy?

[Chuck 98 RT/10]

Originally Posted by Jonnoh

when are you guys going to stop watching tv?

I hear you. Since dumping cable I'm probably down to about five or six hours a week and that much only because I work from home and have time to watch the morning and evening news. For everything else I play a DVD.