V 1983
“Humankind's last stand.”
- Status
- Ended
- First Aired
- May 1, 1983
- Last Aired
- May 2, 1983
- Format
- 1 season · 2 eps
- Total Runtime
- ~3.5 hours (105 min/ep)
- Highest Rated Episode
- S1E1 "Part 1" (★ 7.5/10)
- Created By
- Kenneth Johnson
- Network
- NBC
- Where to Stream
- YouTube TV, MyOutdoor TV Amazon Channel
What is V?
The television series "V" depicts a world where alien spaceships have arrived above Earth's major cities. These spaceships are enormous, each one measuring three miles across.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1983
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 2
- Runtime
- 105 minutes
- First aired
- May 1, 1983
- Last aired
- May 2, 1983
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- NBC
- Genres
- Action & Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 7.8/10 from 989 votes
- Format
- 1 season · 2 episodes
- Episode runtime
- ~105 minutes
- Status
- Ended
- Network
- NBC
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The television series "V" depicts a world where alien spaceships have arrived above Earth's major cities. These spaceships are enormous, each one measuring three miles across. The aliens that emerge from these spaceships appear to be human-like in appearance and extend an offer of friendship to humanity. The Visitors, as they are referred to, have a need for Earth's resources in order to survive. The series suggests that humanity's future survival may depend on an unknown factor, described as a miracle.
Should you watch it?
“Mysterious alien ships hover over Earth, offering friendship while secretly draining our resources.”
- Intriguing premise of alien visitation
- Tense atmosphere of looming threat
- Focus on high‑concept alien threat may limit character depth
Watch it if you enjoy tense sci‑fi dramas about enigmatic alien encounters.
The series features ominous and suspenseful themes, suitable for mature audiences.
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Season 1 · 2 episodes
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What is the basic premise of the series?
Fifty massive alien spaceships appear above major cities, and their humanlike Visitors claim to be friendly while needing Earth's resources.
Who are the Visitors?
They are humanlike aliens who present themselves as friends but require our planet's resources to survive.
What threatens humanity in the story?
The alien need for Earth's resources poses a danger to human survival.
How many alien ships are shown?
The series depicts fifty alien spaceships, each three miles across.
What does humanity need to do?
According to the synopsis, humanity will need a miracle to ensure its future survival.
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