V

Editor Reviews

• Birch Langston

  Rating: 5

  5

  April 14, 2025

  'V' (both the original 1983 miniseries and the 2009 remake) presents a chilling scenario: seemingly benevolent aliens arrive on Earth, offering technological advancements and solutions to global problems. However, their true reptilian nature and sinister agenda are soon revealed, leading to a human resistance movement. The original 'V' was a thinly veiled allegory for fascism, exploring themes of propaganda, oppression, and the fight for freedom. The show's iconic imagery – the Visitors' red uniforms and their taste for live animals – remains memorable. While the 2009 remake had a shorter run, it updated the premise for a new generation, exploring similar themes with a modern sensibility. 'V' is a cautionary tale about the dangers of blind trust and the importance of questioning authority. A key element of 80s television that still holds up to this day.