V

One thing needs to be made clear because I still see it confused whenever people talk about V. They are not the same thing. First came the original 1983 V miniseries. Then V: The Final Battle. And only after that came this: the 1984 weekly series. Nineteen episodes. A different stage. A different tone. And, if we are being honest, a different level of quality. It is considerably worse than the two miniseries. And for me it is still a 10. I have... - Full Review

A cheesy sci-fi allegory—where ”lizard Nazis” and red jumpsuits can’t save the wooden acting and budget-blown effects

Was not as good as the mini series it was still sci fi in prime time, which was a rarity.

[distant] As a too-young-to-be-up-that-late boy I loved this, the deception, collaboration and horror all seemed so grown-up. Have avoided since to preserve that fondness.

Ironside and Englund.