Back in 1983, Star Wars was not the only sci-fi making waves. A made for TV Miniseries aired in two parts had the watercooler talking about lizard skinned aliens who came in peace, but really just wanted to steal all our water. This series was known only as V. (Short for The Visitors)
Now ABC has a remake on the go with Scott Peters (The 4400, Sarah Connor Chronicles, Jericho)
Remakes are all about re-imagining the original series. If Peters applies his experience from being behind the camera of The 4400, Jericho, Burn Notice and Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles. we just might get another butt kicker of a “remake.”
Behind the Scenes of V If he can take the best of these other shows and mix and match it just right, this could actually be quite the gem of a new show. Yes, I said new show. Like another show that has been successfully re-imagined, using dark themes about humanity, it could be a hit. Or, it could be another Knight Rider.
I really like when there is a reimagining worthy of watching. Battlestar Galactica comes to mind, as well as the off canon Sarah Connor Chronicles. Both are very enjoyable even though we know they deviated from the source material.
So deviating isn’t so bad if its done well, but we have no guarantee it will be. V was an awesome miniseries that captured a wide audience and became an instant hit.
I am surprised it is taking this long to revisit the series. I quite anticipated a long distant sequel, but a remake would probably work just as well. The original miniseries had two less known followups (Final Battle and Second Generation) so there is too much history already forgotten to try and catch up where it left off.
I was wondering when they were going to make a remake of this show. I remember how much I enjoyed it.
I can’t wait to see this! I loved this show!
This was a sick tv show, i remember watching this as a kid
I wonder if they could get Marc Singer to cameo, passing the torch to the new version. I loved the original mini series. This could be fun IF they don’t screw it up.
I was mesmerized by this show, a return sounds very exciting!
There are a lot of fans of this sci-fi show!
I’ve never seen it, and everytime I read a post on this I keep thinking of V For Vendetta:)
(Please don’t butcher it! Please don’t butcher it!)
As a fan of the original V, I am excited about this news. Can’t say that I’m totally hyped about the “re-imagining” though, although if it works I’ll be one of the first to praise it. Something tells me though, that re-imagining = shit…
The only exception so far being Transformers.
What about Batman? Also a very good re-imagination.
I heard Kenneth Johnson still wants to make a television sequel to V. In fact he has a new paperback out called V: The Second Generation that takes place 20 years after the miniseries. Might have to pick that up sometime.
Looking forward to the new series. The Second Generation sucked. I was excited to read it but thought it was very lame. Let’s hope the re-imagined series is better. I love the original movie.
I remember watching this as a kid also. Although I’m generally wary (and weary) of remakes, I really liked 4400 and thought it was underrated and overlooked, so that gives me hope. I can’t argue with your comment about BSG!
ya same here….i loved this series cause basically it was everything i wanted in a cheesy 80’s alien invasion movie…..cant wait to see the special fx…but the one thing i hate is that tv makes things suck more then in theatre or cable….oh w/e bring onthe lizard people…ps cant wait to see the baby lizards!
I freakin’ loved this show when I was a kid. I watched it with my dad. I remember having a crush on the one alien who had a baby with the human girl. And yes, i know he had on a skin to make him look human. Now I really know why they say beauty is only skin deep.
Bring it on! And I am all for new characters.