V - 2009 - US Pace (No Spoilers) - Cult

chris_ma · 03-11-2009, 10:22

I know there are quite a few V threads but I cannot find an official US pace one.

"They arrive november 3rd."

I saw the first 9 mins online a few days ago and it looks like it will be really good.
Just have to hope that the network don't muck it up.

Offical US website :

http://abc.go.com/shows/v/

spaintv · 03-11-2009, 12:39

IM really really looking fwd to this! Am a huge fan of the original which I again rewatched in its entirety (Minis and TV series) for the umpteenth time just a few weeks ago.

Hope Im not disappointed. What Ive seen, has hyped me up, and I like the whole look of the show!

And itll be a good day TV wise for me - cos Ill watch this followed by the Spooks series 8 premiere on the BEEB. Perfect night in front of the box!

Jacob_bb · 03-11-2009, 13:54

I'm excited for this... love Elizabeth Mitchell, so gonna be awesome I hope

Zodac · 03-11-2009, 14:38

TV3 Ireland is going to show "V" (2009) only two days after the US broadcast. For all those who can get it ...

Greets
Zodac

Mandark · 03-11-2009, 15:25

The only issue I had was that 'the arrival' was a bit too quick. I'd have liked a slower build up. Even Independence Day didn't have the aliens turn up that quickly and that was only a film!!

ic1male · 03-11-2009, 17:57

I'm looking forward to seeing this despite the youth element this series is undoubtedly going to focus on. Calling the Visitors "the V's" has got my back up already.

simond1978 · 03-11-2009, 23:53

v will air 2010 but way cant we have on it now like abc ?

Stefanino · 04-11-2009, 00:51

Less than 10 minutes to go and I can't find anyone streaming it live...

Edit: found a channel with 1 minute to go..... phew!

JCR · 04-11-2009, 00:58

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Originally Posted by simond1978

v will air 2010 but way cant we have on it now like abc ?

Because ABC have only made 4 episodes. If it's a hit they'll make more, but they won't air till March. Sky presumably wouldn't want to air 4 episodes then take it off for 4 months if it works here.

Stefanino · 04-11-2009, 01:01

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Originally Posted by Stefanino

Less than 10 minutes to go and I can't find anyone streaming it live...

Edit: found a channel with 1 minute to go..... phew!

And the account got closed as it was starting....

darkjedimaster · 04-11-2009, 03:33

Who needs streaming when you have the usual suspects

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So far it isn't too bad & am thinking that I haven't seen an alien this hot since Species

geoffSF · 04-11-2009, 07:19

Are references to the original mini-series considered spoilers? Not that I feel the need to compare the two, but they look (at least from the first episode) to share some common themes.

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Originally Posted by Mandark

The only issue I had was that 'the arrival' was a bit too quick. I'd have liked a slower build up. Even Independence Day didn't have the aliens turn up that quickly and that was only a film!!

spoiler:
In the original, the aliens were off the ship and into the cities super fast. The show was more about the Visitors creating a global conspiracy, the sycophantically blind population and a growing resistance movement supported by traitorous Visitors.

But I agree with you. It could have done with a bit more suspense. I think they have to cram a lot in the pilot to pique interest. Sometimes that lead to plot overkill.

Tribec · 04-11-2009, 11:54

Maybe it's me being older, maybe it was me loving the original so much, but this lacked something, I don't know it just didn't feel right.

Yes, it looked great, but they got about a third of the way through the original story in one episdoe and to be honest, it wasn't even half as good.

I'm going to have to have a real good reason to watch the next episode, as this just didn't jump up and say watch me.

spaintv · 04-11-2009, 12:54

I'll be watching it tonight, right after I watch Spooks Series 8 opener. Perfect TV Night for me tonight!

Gott Sei Dank · 04-11-2009, 13:31

This is probably the first time I've had to consider the implications of a remake or do over of something I have watched far too many times and is an iconic part of my childhood, thanks to my teenage sisters I got to see the original when it first aired which was when I was four or five!

The first thing that is very apparent is that it should have been shown as back to back episodes, especially when there is only four to show, they have flown through most of the original mini-series and so what do they have left. I wonder what someone who hasn't seen the original made of it.

I cant see this show having many legs to it, if it does I would like to see it explore the biggest mystery from the original (think SETI)

Tribec · 04-11-2009, 15:05

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Originally Posted by Gott Sei Dank

This is probably the first time I've had to consider the implications of a remake or do over of something I have watched far too many times and is an iconic part of my childhood, thanks to my teenage sisters I got to see the original when it first aired which was when I was four or five!

The first thing that is very apparent is that it should have been shown as back to back episodes, especially when there is only four to show, they have flown through most of the original mini-series and so what do they have left. I wonder what someone who hasn't seen the original made of it.

I cant see this show having many legs to it, if it does I would like to see it explore the biggest mystery from the original (think SETI)

To be honest, many unanswered questions were left behind by the original series, I doubt like that this one will get the chance to tell the whole story.

*marv* · 04-11-2009, 15:25

Well I've just finished watching it, and I have seen the origional V including the soapy series that followed.

I liked it, it seemed to flow quite well for me, it didn't stand too long on one scene, which can lead to something quite boring, which is wher Defying Gravity fell down. This is what americans wan't fast flowing minimal detail, they arn't too good at slow paced stuff when it comes to this type of show.

The alien women are HOT

the ships look good especially the CGI inside the ship, they have set it up well for future episodes. I just hope that the Americans watch it for the 4 episodes without dwindling numbers, we need a show like this on TV.

ic1male · 04-11-2009, 15:27

Ugh, just started watching it. Please don't tell me it's all mother and son teenage angst like Dawson's Creek or some other tripe from The CW.

purpletoonlink · 04-11-2009, 16:56

Enjoyed it, didn't wow me exactly, but good enough to sustain my interest for these next few weeks. Loved Alan Tudyk, as always.

ic1male · 04-11-2009, 16:59

Yes, I shall keep watching. The last five minutes of the pilot had me gripped and were great stuff.

LemonadeMan · 04-11-2009, 17:04

Jeez, massive premiere numbers. I don't think ABC were expecting that! Do you think the hiatus will go ahead now? It could really kill momentum.

ic1male · 04-11-2009, 17:07

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Originally Posted by LemonadeMan

Jeez, massive premiere numbers. I don't think ABC were expecting that! Do you think the hiatus will go ahead now? It could really kill momentum.

Hmm? Do tell. Was it a good rating?

Mates? · 04-11-2009, 17:10

5.0 in the key demo, around 14m viewers.

JCR · 04-11-2009, 17:26

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Originally Posted by LemonadeMan

Jeez, massive premiere numbers. I don't think ABC were expecting that! Do you think the hiatus will go ahead now? It could really kill momentum.

They don't have a choice; 1.5 isn't in production yet.

Psycho Jack · 04-11-2009, 18:59

Pretty decent start. Shame the network has already cursed it. Meah! I guess we'll just have to wait and see.

Either way, anything that puts Alan Tudyk in my screen is okay be me...

03-11-2009, 10:22	#1
chris_ma Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 114	V - 2009 - US Pace (No Spoilers) I know there are quite a few V threads but I cannot find an official US pace one. "They arrive november 3rd." I saw the first 9 mins online a few days ago and it looks like it will be really good. Just have to hope that the network don't muck it up. Offical US website : http://abc.go.com/shows/v/

03-11-2009, 23:53	#7
simond1978 Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Services: eastenders Posts: 52	v sky si fi uk v will air 2010 but way cant we have on it now like abc ?

03-11-2009, 12:39	#2
spaintv Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Gibraltar (UK Territory) EU Services: UK / Spain / Gibraltar / SKY Posts: 1,767	IM really really looking fwd to this! Am a huge fan of the original which I again rewatched in its entirety (Minis and TV series) for the umpteenth time just a few weeks ago. Hope Im not disappointed. What Ive seen, has hyped me up, and I like the whole look of the show! And itll be a good day TV wise for me - cos Ill watch this followed by the Spooks series 8 premiere on the BEEB. Perfect night in front of the box!

03-11-2009, 13:54	#3
Jacob_bb Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: London, England Services: I'm a LOST obssessive! Posts: 1,498	I'm excited for this... love Elizabeth Mitchell, so gonna be awesome I hope

03-11-2009, 14:38	#4
Zodac Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Germany Services: SKY World HD ROI, FreeSat from Sky, Premiere, Canal Digitaal, TVV, ORF, SRG Posts: 236	TV3 Ireland is going to show "V" (2009) only two days after the US broadcast. For all those who can get it ... Greets Zodac

03-11-2009, 15:25	#5
Mandark Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Derby Services: Sky + , Freeview, AOL Broadband 8Meg, iPhone 3G Posts: 5,772	The only issue I had was that 'the arrival' was a bit too quick. I'd have liked a slower build up. Even Independence Day didn't have the aliens turn up that quickly and that was only a film!!

03-11-2009, 17:57	#6
ic1male Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Services: Be* LLU Posts: 1,454	I'm looking forward to seeing this despite the youth element this series is undoubtedly going to focus on. Calling the Visitors "the V's" has got my back up already.

04-11-2009, 00:51	#8
Stefanino Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 886	Less than 10 minutes to go and I can't find anyone streaming it live... Edit: found a channel with 1 minute to go..... phew!

04-11-2009, 03:33	#11
darkjedimaster Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: The Deathstar Services: 8mb Broadband Posts: 5,745	Who needs streaming when you have the usual suspects . So far it isn't too bad & am thinking that I haven't seen an alien this hot since Species

04-11-2009, 11:54	#13
Tribec Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sunny Salford Posts: 442	Maybe it's me being older, maybe it was me loving the original so much, but this lacked something, I don't know it just didn't feel right. Yes, it looked great, but they got about a third of the way through the original story in one episdoe and to be honest, it wasn't even half as good. I'm going to have to have a real good reason to watch the next episode, as this just didn't jump up and say watch me.

04-11-2009, 12:54	#14
spaintv Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Gibraltar (UK Territory) EU Services: UK / Spain / Gibraltar / SKY Posts: 1,767	I'll be watching it tonight, right after I watch Spooks Series 8 opener. Perfect TV Night for me tonight!

04-11-2009, 13:31	#15
Gott Sei Dank Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 30	This is probably the first time I've had to consider the implications of a remake or do over of something I have watched far too many times and is an iconic part of my childhood, thanks to my teenage sisters I got to see the original when it first aired which was when I was four or five! The first thing that is very apparent is that it should have been shown as back to back episodes, especially when there is only four to show, they have flown through most of the original mini-series and so what do they have left. I wonder what someone who hasn't seen the original made of it. I cant see this show having many legs to it, if it does I would like to see it explore the biggest mystery from the original (think SETI)

04-11-2009, 15:25	#17
marv Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 5,400 Blog Entries: 2	Well I've just finished watching it, and I have seen the origional V including the soapy series that followed. I liked it, it seemed to flow quite well for me, it didn't stand too long on one scene, which can lead to something quite boring, which is wher Defying Gravity fell down. This is what americans wan't fast flowing minimal detail, they arn't too good at slow paced stuff when it comes to this type of show. The alien women are HOT the ships look good especially the CGI inside the ship, they have set it up well for future episodes. I just hope that the Americans watch it for the 4 episodes without dwindling numbers, we need a show like this on TV.

04-11-2009, 15:27	#18
ic1male Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Services: Be* LLU Posts: 1,454	Ugh, just started watching it. Please don't tell me it's all mother and son teenage angst like Dawson's Creek or some other tripe from The CW.

04-11-2009, 16:56	#19
purpletoonlink Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Birmingham Services: My blog, PTL. Wii, DS, X360, PS3, PC. Posts: 8	Enjoyed it, didn't wow me exactly, but good enough to sustain my interest for these next few weeks. Loved Alan Tudyk, as always.

04-11-2009, 16:59	#20
ic1male Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Services: Be* LLU Posts: 1,454	Yes, I shall keep watching. The last five minutes of the pilot had me gripped and were great stuff.

04-11-2009, 17:04	#21
LemonadeMan Forum Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 1,163	Jeez, massive premiere numbers. I don't think ABC were expecting that! Do you think the hiatus will go ahead now? It could really kill momentum.

04-11-2009, 17:10	#23
Mates? Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 2,090	5.0 in the key demo, around 14m viewers.

04-11-2009, 18:59	#25
Psycho Jack Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Brighton Services: Virgin Media Posts: 1,675	Pretty decent start. Shame the network has already cursed it. Meah! I guess we'll just have to wait and see. Either way, anything that puts Alan Tudyk in my screen is okay be me...