Earlier this year I did a post on the Sci-Fi 80's mini-series V: The Final Battle and I said that I would let y'all know when I finally got around to watching the updated version on ABC. Well, my friends, that time is now. The newer series is just as good as I expected it to be (Juliet from Lost is the main character!) The whole plot is different, primarily because it is a TV series rather than three short films. The characters are different too, though the basic idea is the same. Instead of Diana, Anna is the evil reptilian Queen. Erin Evans is the equivalent of Juliet. The rest of the cast includes Erin's son, Tyler; rogue V Ryan; his PREGNANT human girlfriend Val (remember the whole hybrid baby thing from the 80's series?); Jack the priest; Kyle Hobbes, gunman for hire; Lisa, Anna's daughter (assigned to seduce Tyler); and a plethora of other characters that either don't matter, or that I don't care about. Here's a picture of the new cast:
Tyler Evans, Lisa, Chad Decker, Erin Evans, Jack Landry, Anna, Ryan Nichols, Valerie
Even though I am quite fond of the cheesy acting and horrible special effects from the 80's version, I like this newer take on V better. There is a more confusing plot, complex characters, and a constant sense of confusion (as in people that matter will actually die). Almost every episode ends with a cliff hanger (Lost anyone?), which is unfortunate because I just finished the first season and the second season is still on TV/I never know when it is on. Preview!:
The special effects could still use some work, but they are a huge step up from the earlier version.
I'm looking forward to the second season as Diana from the original V will be an added star (playing the part of Anna's mother) I'm hoping that you will try out this new series too!
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