When the original V miniseries aired in 1983 (original) and 1984 (The Final Battle), I didn't care about watching them, although everyone else in junior high did. In fact, I fought with my sister for television rights when it was on. I was more interested in music videos at that age than science fiction. However, the show was a huge deal in the days before 500 channels, streaming video, and DVD.
In the 25 years since the two miniseries and the short-lived "regular" series, I developed an appreciation of the science fiction genre, and much anticipating the "re-boot" of V airing next year on ABC, especially since it resembles one of my favorite novels, Childhood's End.
Obviously, the effects will be much better, and it also features a few of my favorite genre actors: Alan Tudyk (Firefly, Dollhouse), Joel Gretsch (Taken, The 4400 (cancelled before its time)), Morena Baccarin (Firefly), and Laura Vanervoort (Smallville).
Here's the trailer:
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Oddly, at my Jr High watching V was the oddball thing to do. There were only a few of us that watched. My jr. high self is actually looking forward to watching this.
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