I’m wondering if this show is going to jump around with flashbacks like Lost. Part of what made the original V such a great miniseries was the buildup to the unveiling of the visitors. “V” could work well using flashback in that a lot of aliens are “already among us planning our doom” :-).
But in reality, we already know the V are reptiles. So, perhaps, the writers thought they didn’t need to build up to something most of the viewers already knew. So, reveal it and get on with their story...