One of my all-time favorite “mini-series events” was the original V–a story about aliens showing up, offering the hand of friendship, and enriching the lives of all on Earth.
Well, almost all. All except the ones they were planning on eating, manipulating or enslaving (to eat later).
After that first mini-series, there was a second one and a short lived (and infinitely inferior) regular series. There was even a comic book and toys. It was a pretty big deal and I’m pretty sure anyone my age or older will remember it quite well.
ABC, apparently at a loss for new ideas yet again, is now doing it again. This time as a 13 episode arc to air in the winter season (what some places are still calling mid-season, but lets be honest, we’re into four TV seasons now no matter how you want to pretend). Needless to say, I’m skeptical of the quality of writing we’ll see.
But, there were just recently released some promo clips and I’m a little less skeptical now. Here, take a look:
These are acceptably creepy and full of subtle menace. This could be very, very good. I’m willing to give it a chance… especially with the cast that’s involved.
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