V (1984)
The alien occupation continues on NBC as Earth's Resistance battles reptilian invaders determined to unlock the secrets of the mysterious Starchild.
V - Series Information
- Original Title: V
- First Air Year: 1984
- Last Air Year: 1985
- Created by: Kenneth Johnson
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Sci-Fi, Fantasy
- Content Rating (US): TV-14
- Episode Runtime: Average runtime per episode (45 minutes)
- Number of Seasons: 1
- Number of Episodes: 19
- Status: Ended
- Original Language: English
- Spoken Languages: English
- First Air Date: October 26, 1984 (United States - TV-14), October 26, 1984 (United Kingdom - 15), October 26, 1984 (Germany - 16), October 26, 1984 (France - NR), October 26, 1984 (Australia - PG), October 26, 1984 (Brazil - 14), October 26, 1984 (Italy - VM14), October 26, 1984 (Spain - 16)
- Networks: NBC
- Alternative Titles: V - Die ausserirdischen Besucher kommen 3 (DE), Знак победы (RU), V, La Serie (FR), V: The Series (US)
- Production Companies: Warner Bros. Television
- Production Countries: United States of America, Canada
V - Plot
Once again, Earth is the battleground. But now the aliens whose human guise hides their true reptilian natures are wiser. They believe the secret to their survival on Earth lies in the DNA of the newly born half-human, half-spaceling Starchild. But that's something the world's Resistance Fighters cannot allow.
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V - Cast & Crew
Creator(s)
- Kenneth Johnson
Main Cast
- Jane Badler
- June Chadwick
- Jennifer Cooke
- Robert Englund
- Faye Grant
- Marc Singer
- Jeff Yagher
- Lane Smith
- Blair Tefkin
- Michael Ironside
Writers
- David Abramowitz
- David Braff
- Donald R. Boyle
- Paul F. Edwards
- Colley Cibber
V - FAQs
What is V: The Series about?
V: The Series picks up where the miniseries left off — reptilian aliens in human disguise are still occupying Earth, and the key to their survival may lie in the DNA of the Starchild, a half-human, half-alien girl. The human Resistance races to protect her at all costs.
Who is the Starchild in V: The Series?
The Starchild is Elizabeth, played by Jennifer Cooke — a half-human, half-alien hybrid born from the earlier miniseries. She ages rapidly and possesses mysterious powers that both the alien invaders and the human Resistance believe could determine the fate of Earth.
Who are the main actors in V?
The series features Marc Singer as resistance fighter Mike Donovan, Jane Badler as the villainous alien Diana, Faye Grant as Dr. Julie Parrish, Robert Englund as the gentle alien Willie, Michael Ironside as the mercenary Ham Tyler, and Jennifer Cooke as the mysterious Starchild Elizabeth.
Is V based on a true story or book?
V is not based on a true story, but creator Kenneth Johnson drew inspiration from Sinclair Lewis's 1935 novel It Can't Happen Here, a cautionary tale about fascism rising in America. The alien invasion serves as an allegory for totalitarianism, propaganda, and the human capacity for both collaboration and resistance.
Where can you stream V: The Series?
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Why was V: The Series cancelled after one season?
V: The Series struggled with declining ratings throughout its run on NBC, largely due to budget constraints that limited production quality compared to the original miniseries. Creative differences and the high cost of the show's special effects ultimately led NBC to cancel it after just 19 episodes in 1985.
How many episodes does V: The Series have?
V: The Series ran for a single season of 19 episodes, airing on NBC from October 1984 to March 1985. It followed two earlier TV miniseries — V (1983) and V: The Final Battle (1984) — and was intended to continue the story but was cancelled before reaching a proper conclusion.
What shows are similar to V: The Series?
Fans of V often enjoy Falling Skies, which follows human survivors resisting an alien occupation, and Battlestar Galactica (2004), another gripping sci-fi saga about humanity's survival. Earth: Final Conflict and The Expanse also offer compelling alien-encounter narratives with strong ensemble casts.
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