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I thought the first episode was very well done. I am usually very critical of popular science fiction, but I have to say that this looks very promising. It is different enough from the original series so that this remake IS worthwhile.
Some points that make this worth watching:
- The ‘V’ have been living among us for years. This adds a creepy effect of who can be trusted. The ‘V’ don’t wear funny uniforms or talk in reverb, so you don’t know who is who.
- The show, so far, isn’t afraid to portray religion in a good light. A very solid point was made by a priest about misplaced worship.
- Lots of ties to recent issues make the show relevant. While I didn’t think the Obama=’V’ undertones were all that strong, they were definitely there. And the journalist has a very strong resemblance to George Stephanopolis. However, the show is still more science fiction than political science.
- Special effects are better than the original.
- The acting is waaay better than the original. I particularily prefer the creepy low-emotion pleasantness and near-perfect appearance of the ‘V’ in this remake to the cheesy acting, uniforms, sun glasses and reverbed voices in the original.
- This version seems that it will have more action than the original.
Done deal!