Debuting on Tuesdays at 8pm EST, V is a promising reboot of the ’80s sci-fi television show of the same name. The question is, can V sustain the intrigue sparked in its premiere episode? The TV series is brought to life by the presence of Morena Baccarin, previously known for her work in Stargate SG-1, Serenity and Firefly. Her portrayal of her character is superb and nearly hypnotic. She proceeds to convert earthlings to the vague alien cause with a promise of universal healthcare and a hard to refuse line – “We are at peace, always.”
As always there are a handful of skeptics who can resist the charms dished out by Baccarin. Amongst these skeptics is FBI Counterterrorist Agent, Erica Evans, played by Elizabeth Mitchell. Mitchell has left behind her character from Lost, to portray the role of an FBI agent.
The CG based spacecraft add a surreal touch to the TV show, although the computer generated imagery bears a stark resemblance to District 9′s steel-gray spacecraft. Produced by Scott Peters of The 4400 and Alias, the show promises to thrill intrigue audiences across the nation. Like ABC’s other ambitious new sci-fi series, FlashForward, V shows promise as a twisty-turny saga of global scope. The only problem might be is the fact that once the novelty of the CG spaceships wear off they lose their wow factor.
