Comments on: V Review: “Pilot”

By: Brendan

Brendan — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 11:03:17 +0000

@ Camden Agreed.

It’s not like previous movies and shows didn’t make subtle commentary on Bush or Clinton.

@ theButterFly – I wouldn’t say it was manipulation as much as it was pointing certain things out. A persons motives nor what they are selling should be judged based on whether they have an (R) or (D) or in this case (V) after their name. The lesson, I think, they are trying to push is it is the duty of people to always question those with power or else we are subject to grave things. Questioning people in positions of power is what this country was founded on. Why should we stop simply because someone is handsome and charismatic? Hell they said Lucifer was the most beautiful and charismatic of all of gods Angels. =] Don’t worry about it though, I lean center-right, a libertarian, and I still enjoy HBO and NBC shows even though they lean very left.

By: Camden

Camden — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 03:41:16 +0000

I picked up on some pretty solid libertarian undertones. Speaking of their hiding in government buisness and religion causing the financial turmoil and “needless wars” just so they can come to the rescue. Which you almost wonder with how stupid somethings politians do are that they are either extremely incompetent or evil manipulating the people. Really seems to be calling out the progressives on each side ie Obama AND Bush. I guess it is tecnically right wing but not in the way most see it. To summarize I think it does a good job showing how fascism can come to the US through the progressives in the parties.

By: theButterFly

theButterFly — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:52:35 +0000

@ Brendan – I certainly picked up on that. The episode seamed to lean very right. I think it was the toughest thing about watching the episode, because I felt like I was being subjected to a bit of not so-subtle manipulation.

By: Brendan

Brendan — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 23:53:04 +0000

Did anyone else pick up the subtle political tone of the whole premise? An attractive leader who comes from virtually no where, promises change and hope, turns to the youth with the internet and viral marketing to spread the word, handpicks who gets press access and only will answer questions that put them in a good light, universal heathcare, the priests speech about people blindly jumping on the bandwagon. I wonder if they’ll give Anna a Nobel Peace prize in the show as well. =]

I wonder if they did that intentionally.

By: Prof. Frink

Prof. Frink — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 23:18:16 +0000

I liked the pilot, although I do think it moved too fast. It would have been better served ending right as the invasion of the meeting occurred. It didn’t leave enough to the imagination. Although this is not a bad thing, because as we have learned form Lost, attempts to force the audience to figure everything out ruin shows—-yes I mean Lost, which is now a pathetically awful show.
Overall, very good.

By: theButterFly

theButterFly — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 18:21:35 +0000

@ Kaz – They showed Alan Tudyk’s character in the teaser for the next episode so don’t worry.

I loved the show. I have such fond memories of the original series, and was so glad to sit through this very engaging 1st episode. It’s important to note, that this show should be seen more as being based on the original series then a retelling. I actually think this to be one of the strongest parts of the show. They start with the same premise, but it looks like they are running with their own version of the story. I like the way that the new series was brought into modern times.

If I have any hesitation with the show, it perhaps lies in the underlying political bent of the series. It doesn’t take a genius to draw the connections between the V’s and our current political landscape. Attractive creatures who show up promising universal health care, and manipulate the media…sound like any current political debates you’ve heard recently? I am interested to see where this allegory is taken.

By: Kaz

Kaz — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 14:54:06 +0000

“…spray paint the city with Vs like he’s wearing a Guy Fawkes mask (tell me you got that).”

Yup, I got that. Good reference!

I was a fan of the original and was pissed when it was cancelled. I was looking forward to this re-boot mostly because of who is in it (ie. Firefly alumn) and will continue to watch because of what they managed to accomplish in the first episode. I’m not a big fan of TV in general. I’ve been disappointed too many times by shows that either didn’t get a real chance or were so screwed with by the studios that they were bound to fail (ahem…. Firefly, Driven, Terminator, The Others, John Doe, Jericho, Veritas, Medical Investigation, Nightmare Cafe, The Highwayman, the original V, etc, etc. I could go on all damn day) to get too invested in a new show right away. I’m hopeful about this one, but not holding my breath. Still, Supernatural managed to beat the odds so why not this show?

And I really hope Alan Tudyk’s character isn’t really dead. He rules!

By: Ugo Strange

Ugo Strange — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 14:51:45 +0000

I loved it. I was nervous going into it, because it’s a remake and I was 100% that the aliens were gonna show up at the VERY end. BUT I liked the “Independence Day” set up, having the aliens show up RIGHT from the get-go. And so far I like the characters and I actually give a damn about them for the most part. Especially Tyler’s chubby friend, not so much Tyler…although…who’d pass up a chance to bang a hot alien chick? Reptile or not, am I right ? Also I KNEW Erica’s partner was a V. That much was obvious to me, not sure how…it’s just something I would do had I been writing it. Anyways, I look forward to the rest of it and hope it goes well.

By: Sanchez

Sanchez — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 12:41:33 +0000

I saw the first half and am pissed I missed the second half. There are good Vs????

Alan tudyk RULES!!!!

By: IcemanD

IcemanD — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 12:13:20 +0000

I have to admit I didn’t read more that the first paragraph of the review (no offense to you, I just have a VERY short attention span).

But, I am also hooked on the show after the one episode. I’m very interested to see what comes next as the V’s are clearly not there for the good of the people.

Let’s just hope they can do what was a classic show justice and not lose steam as so many other shows do (I’m looking at you Flash Forward).