"V" (2009)
8 November 2009
*** This comment may contain spoilers ***
I believe that one reason people keep flocking in week after week to watch shows like 24, Heroes and Lost, is a sense of mystery. You want to find out what happens next. There is some itch in the back of your imagination that needs to be scratched. After 7 or so episodes one part of a mystery is revealed and it's exciting. This is what was done in the first V. You experienced the sense of discovery and mystery.
Imagine if you found out in the first episode of Lost that there were 'The Others' on the island and you found out the whole time travel sub-plot. Or in the first season of Heroes what Syler looked like in the first episode. Or who the current mole was on whatever season of 24 is being shown.
Mystery builds excitement.
The remake of V crams plot revelations in one episode negating mystery and any sense of suspense. It's more like a quick back story to whatever is to come.
There is some great story ideas, interesting philosophy and plot ideas that are all explained without the viewer having to suffer through several episodes to await the revelations.
I must say that the Vistor make up actually seems improved this time around. The special effects look a little better but not much greater then the original. It's good to see a Catholic priest look positive on the TV for a change. These are a few of the pluses of the show and why it didn't totally stink.
I could be wrong but I believe that the lack of suspense and mystery in the pilot will not suddenly appear in the next several episodes probably killing off the Vistors faster then the Resistance can wipe them off the earth with some anti-lizard virus.
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