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Season 1 – V

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"V" stands for "Victory." This is the emblem/sign that gets spray-painted over posters of the alien race that have come to Earth and is used as a sign of rebellion for those who stand against the aliens. Reptilian in form, the aliens disguise themselves as humans in order to put them off their guard. They claim that they are in need of a chemical substance on their planet and ask for our help to produce it. In return, they offer to teach us about their advancements in science and technology. Little to the humans' knowledge, the reptilians are in fact stealing our water and cryogenically freezing humans to transport back to their planet as food. The series centers on the efforts of a journalist named Michael Donovan and a group of rebel fighters, who try to save the planet by fighting against the aliens.
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V — Season 1

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Indefinitely postponing the apocalypse, V fully sheds its original self-seriousness -- along with much of its production value -- and settles into solid camp.

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Fred Rothenberg Associated Press 07/05/2022
The series takes on a woefully contrived appearance when America's survival is at stake each week. Worse than bad science fiction, V is more like a limp, space-age spaghetti Western. Go to Full Review Bud Wilkinson Arizona Republic 07/05/2022
The aliens already have overstayed their welcome. You know it's bad when you start rooting for the bad guys. Go to Full Review John Carman Atlanta Journal-Constitution 07/05/2022
The action is swift, the characters already are familiar to the TV audience, and the aliens' table manners haven't improved. What more could a Friday night stay-at-home ask for? Go to Full Review MaryAnn Johanson Flick Filosopher 07/05/2022
It’s as much fun to watch Marc Singer, as resistance leader Mike Donovan, vie for the title of Worst Actor Ever as it is to note how much cheaper and chintzier than the miniseries the weekly installments were. Go to Full Review Diane Holloway Austin American-Statesman 07/05/2022
The story is contrived and simplistic, and most of the special effects look cheap, but V seems to be having fun with itself anyway. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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07/24/2021 I remember watching this with my Mom and Dad back in the day.. it was one of the shows that got me into Sci Fi. it was not the best show, but it is a good show to just put on and turn your brain off and chill out. See more Read all reviews
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Kenneth Johnson

Creator

Marc Singer

Mike Donovan

Faye Grant

Dr. Julie Parrish

Jane Badler

Diana

Howard K. Smith

Self

Lane Smith

Nathan Bates

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Oct 26, 1984 Liberation Day On the first anniversary of the freedom fighters' victory over the invaders, Diana's trial approaches; the half-alien child undergoes experiments. Details Episode 2 Aired Nov 2, 1984 Dreadnaught Elizabeth's transformation is complete; Diana plots to detonate a new weapon that could destroy Los Angeles. Details Episode 3 Aired Nov 9, 1984 The Deception Diana tries to brainwash Mike into thinking the war is over; Robin hides in Nathan Bates' beachhouse; Kyle is drawn to Elizabeth. Details Episode 4 Aired Nov 16, 1984 The Sanction Donovan rescues his son from the Alien Youth Corps, then learns he has been brainwashed; Kyle discovers Elizabeth's powers. Details Episode 5 Aired Nov 23, 1984 Visitor's Choice Young Resistance fighters (Chad McQueen, Jonathan Caliri) help blow up an occupied resort where Diana is holding a meeting; guest Sybil Danning. Details Episode 6 Aired Nov 30, 1984 The Overlord A woman (Sheryl Lee Ralph) begs Resistance fighters to save her town from a tyrant allied with Diana. Details Episode 7 Aired Dec 14, 1984 The Dissident Donovan and Ham raid the alien ship to abduct the creator (John McLiam) of the force field that holds Los Angeles. Details Episode 8 Aired Dec 21, 1984 A Reflection in Terror Bates' trickery signals destruction for Resistance headquarters; Diana's clone of Elizabeth escapes; freedom fighters struggle to save refugee children. Details Episode 9 Aired Jan 4, 1985 The Conversion Alien overseer Charles (Duncan Regehr) decides to brainwash Ham, captured along with Kyle; Diana plots to betray Lydia. Details Episode 10 Aired Jan 11, 1985 The Hero Bates' spokesman Chiang proclaims that an imprisoned rebel will die each day until the Resistance stops; aliens pose as freedom fighters. Details Episode 11 Aired Jan 18, 1985 The Betrayal After Willie is injured, Resistance fighters capture an alien doctor who reveals that the Visitors have secret weapons. Details Episode 12 Aired Feb 1, 1985 The Rescue Charles plans to neutralize Diana by marrying her; jealous Lydia plots; the scattered Resistance struggles to survive. Details Episode 13 Aired Feb 8, 1985 The Champion Philip orders trial-by-combat between Diana and Lydia; Donovan helps a widow (Deborah Wakeham) unite the citizens of an alien-controlled town. Details Episode 14 Aired Feb 15, 1985 The Wildcats To steal serum for a diphtheria epidemic, the freedom fighters ally with a biker gang; Diana and Lydia frame Marta for Charles' murder. Details Episode 15 Aired Feb 24, 1985 The Littlest Dragon Donovan assists in the birth of an alien; Philip's hatred of Donovan gives Diana a way to destroy them both and frame Lydia. Details Episode 16 Aired Mar 8, 1985 War of Illusions Philip and a young computer whiz, whose father (Conrad Janis) is Diana's prisoner, help the Resistance break into the Battlesphere. Details Episode 17 Aired Mar 15, 1985 The Secret Underground Disguised as aliens, Donovan and Julie board the mother ship to steal Diana's list of Resistance leaders slated for lab experiments. Details Episode 18 Aired Mar 22, 1985 The Return Diana plots against the Leader, who has declared a truce; Elizabeth's powers overcome her and she becomes the Leader's means of communication. Details Episode 19 Aired May 24, 1985 Breakout The aliens send Donovan and Ham to a work camp where they find Robin Maxwell and Kyle Bates, and plan a daring escape. Details

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Season Info

Director
Earl Bellamy, Array, Richard Heffron
Creator
Kenneth Johnson
Network
NBC
Rating
TV-PG
Genre
Sci-Fi, Action
Original Language
English
Release Date
Oct 26, 1984